Are you visiting Greensboro this summer? Here are the 10 best things to do on your visit
Want to get out of the house this summer but don’t want to go too far from Charlotte? We get it, gas prices are expensive these days. Here’s an idea: Take a train ride to Greensboro and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city. (If you have kids, they can ride Amtrak for $5 this summer!)
Pro tip: You can even stay in an AirBnB designed by an HGTV host.
I have compiled a list of things to do in Greensboro, starting with brunch and ending with a relaxing stop at the bar:
Brunch in Greensboro
Carolina’s Diner
Location: 5605 W Friendly Ave Ste E, Greensboro, NC 27410 and 520 S Regional Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
Carolina’s Diner serves classic diner food like its homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy and signature Baked Spaghetti. It is open 24 hours a day most days (the restaurant closes at 6 p.m. on Sundays and reopens at 6 a.m. on Mondays). Its low prices and large portions are a hit with locals and tourists alike.
Scrambled Southern Diner
Location: 2417 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro, NC, 27403
The Scrambled Southern Diner, located in the heart of the historic Lindley Park neighborhood, serves all-day breakfast and lunch starting at 11 a.m. Make sure to try the restaurant’s house specialties like biscuits and gravy, fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits, all made with ingredients from local area farmers and North Carolina artisans.
Museums in Greensboro
Greensboro History Museum
Location: 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401
After breakfast, stop by the Greensboro History Museum, where you can learn about the history of the town. Admission is free and you can walk through the museum’s NC Democracy, Voices of a City, and Welcome to the Gate City exhibits.
Weatherspoon Art Museum
Location: 500 Tate Street, Greensboro, NC 27402
The Weatherspoon Art Museum is located in the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Explore its vast collection of modern and contemporary art, considered one of the best in the Southeast.
Lunch in Greensboro
Bandito Bodega
Location: 1609 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27403
Make a quick stop at one of Greensboro’s favorite food trucks, Bandito Bodega, where you can try tacos and burritos with fillings featuring flavors from all over the world. Want to branch out from the Mexican vibe? Try its kimchi fried rice, pork dumplings and katsu curry.
Sticks & Stones
Location: 2200 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403
Make sure to bring your appetite when you visit Sticks & Stones. All of the restaurant’s menu items are made from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to create a unique menu. Have a taste of one of its 12 pizza options. Try the “Tell Me How You Like It” to create a pie catered to your personal taste.
Things to Do with an afternoon in Greensboro
Lost Ark Games
Location: 1701-A Spring Garden St., Greensboro, North Carolina 27403
Are you a video game and Japanese Otaku culture fanatic? Lost Ark Games has the largest collection of Bandai model kits in North Carolina and has a vast collection of Otaku collectibles. Don’t skip over the arcade full of classic games like Street Fighter, Metal Slug and Tetris. Before you head out, treat yourself to its stock of video games for classic systems such as NES, Game Boy and Nintendo 64.
Safari Nation
Location: 3900-H W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27407
After lunch, take the little ones to Safari Nation, where they can safely burn some energy while you chill on the sidelines of the indoor entertainment center. The jungle gym, bumper cars, zip line and playground will ensure the fun never ends.
Best bars in Greensboro
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Location: 120 W Lewis St, Greensboro, NC 27406
After a long day of exploring the city, relax at the Boxcar Car + Arcade where you can choose from over 24 draft and bottled beers, eat fresh pizzas and pretzels and play the bar’s vast collection of classic and modern arcade games — including Guitar Hero, Ms. Pac-Man and Aliens Armageddon. It also offers Pinball games, Foosball and Pop-A-Shot.
Freeman’s Grub & Pub
Location: 1820 Spring Garden St Greensboro, NC 27403
You’ve been on your feet all day! Take a seat at Freeman’s Grub & Pub where you can enjoy chicken piccata or hushpuppies with homemade honey butter. Try one of the pub’s specialty drinks like the Ms. Frizzle, made with Raspberry and Green Tea infused gin with lemon, simple syrup, soda and lime, or the Not Your Mama’s Lemonade, made with vodka, housemade lemonade, bing cherry juice and basil.
This story was originally published June 10, 2022 at 5:55 AM.
