Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants.
Greensboro offers public bus service through the Greensboro Transit Authority, and also provides 30 minute service on all 16 routes Monday through Friday from 5:15AM-6:30PM, and evening service every hour from 7:30PM-11:30PM with 7 buses with two or three combined routes running 'hourly'. On weekends, on Saturday from 6AM-10PM with evening service starting at 7PM until 10PM; however, the same evening service ran during the week and Saturday runs only from 6AM-6PM. College students can ride the HEAT bus system for free by showing a valid college ID.
1 UNC-Greensboro. Good people watching and Weatherspoon Art Museum is fun on a rainy afternoon. 2 Fisher Park, Elm Street north of Fisher Avenue, downtown. A 100-year old neighborhood surrounding a central park, a nice place for a walk. 3 Blandwood Mansion and Gardens, 447 W Washington St, ☏ +1 336-272-5003. Greensboro's National Historic Landmark home of Governor John Motley Morehead, and America's oldest Tuscan Villa residence. Features period furnishings, art, and rose gardens. Open to public tours. 4 Greensboro Science Center and the new Animal Discovery Zoological Park (Natural Science Center), 4301 Lawndale Dr, ☏ +1 336-288-3769, info@greensboroscience.org. 9AM - 5PM.
1 Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park, ☏ +1 336 852-9721. Late May-early Sept. 2 Greensboro Cultural Center at Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St. 3 Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Rd, ☏ +1 336 288-1776. Old Battleground Rd in North Greensboro. A beautiful park with jogging/bike trails, a small visitors center, and interesting information on the revolutionary war battle that occurred there. There is also a yearly reenactment of the battle on the weekend closest to March 14th. Free. (updated Jan 2018) 4 Greensboro Grasshoppers Baseball at First Horizon Park, 408 Bellemeade St, ☏ +1 336 268-2255, fax: +1 336 273-7350.
1 Pizzeria L'Italiano, 219 South Elm St (downtown), ☏ +1 336 274-4810. M–Sa 11AM–9:50PM, Su 4–9:50PM. Buy it by the slice or get a whole pie. 2 Positano, 2605 Lawndale Dr (parallel to Battleground Avenue in the Target shopping center), ☏ +1 336 288-4900. An authentic sit-down Italian trattoria whose food distinguishes itself from the rest. 3 Sapporo Fantasy Japanese Steak and Sushi House, 2939-C Battleground Avenue (in the Earth Fare shopping center), ☏ +1 336 282-5345. Quality sushi, if not the best in Greensboro at very reasonable prices. 4 Saffron Indian Cuisine, 1500 Mill Street #104 (above Wendover Avenue), ☏ +1 336 574-3300, info@saffronindiancuisine.com.
1 M'coul's Public House, 110 W McGee St (corner of Elm and McGee streets), ☏ +1 336 378-0204. Irish bar downtown with over 17 beers on tap from around the world, and a large selection of scotch and whiskey. Two levels, both with outdoor seating. One of the best places downtown to see a sunset. Large menu including: salads, sandwiches, and traditional Irish fare. A very diverse demographic frequents this restaurant/bar. The upstairs bar is smoking, tends to be the rowdier section and can get quite crowded on the weekend. The downstairs bar is non-smoking and is much more relaxed and "Irish" looking.
Greensboro is a charming southern city but has its share of crime just like any other large area in the state. Common sense is your best friend; don't ever leave your car unlocked or with valuables visible. Walk in well-lit places at night, especially downtown. The South and East sides of the city are a bit rougher than the rest. Best to drive through if you don't have specific business there. When going to places late night on Gate City Blvd. , be aware of your surroundings--this is one of the areas that has seen the most increase in late-night crime. Cops are everywhere and generally helpful but remember they are very serious about what they do.
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