Downtown Greensboro has a lot to see and do. It has a lot of history, parks, restaurants, museums and shops. There is a performing arts center and a baseball stadium, too.
The International Civil Rights Museum is a must-see. You can stand where major Civil Rights milestones happened and read about those who helped change the country. The Greensboro History Museum is another museum in downtown.
For those looking for sports, the Greensboro Grasshoppers play at First National Bank Field. They are part of the Pittsburgh Pirates as a level A team.
Comedy lovers will enjoy the Idiot Box Comedy Club for the local and regional stand-up performances and improv shows.
The Tanger Center has touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedy acts, and the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. Across the street from the Center, you will find the O.Henry statues, honoring the famous Greensboro writer. Besides his statue, there is one of his dog and a huge book.
Downtown has two major parks, LeBauer Park and Center City Park, which provide greenery, shaded spaces, art and statues to visit. There are benches available. When you are at Center City Park, make sure to look for the statue of Henry and Shirley Frye. They are a local 'power couple' of their time. He was the first Black Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, and she broke barriers as a community leader and educator.
Downtown Greensboro has many restaurants to choose from, from hole-in-the-wall spots (my favorite) to high-end dining and many in between. I enjoy Corner Slice and Fisher's Grill, and just got to try Cincy's, which is the longest-operating Greensboro restaurant. With Bonnie and Cindy at the helm, it is easy to see why, with the amazing customer service and the welcoming atmosphere, you feel like family there. If you don't get dessert at Cincy's, a stop at Cheesecakes by Alex is a great treat. They have 22 flavors of cheesecake, cakes, cookies and other pastries too.
Shops are mostly local, boutiques, vintage and specialty shops. Scuppernog Books is a favorite stop of mine. Scuppernog Books has a great vibe and there is a coffee shop inside. They carry unique, hard to find books and many of the "banned" books.
Downtown Greensboro has street parking and parking garages to park. Greensboro is walkable, and on certain days of the week, the Hopper Trolley provides free rides in downtown. It is very convenient. You can hop on and off or ride it for a loop to see more of downtown. There is a stop on every block. read more