Stopped by the McCandless Museum a few weeks ago while on a short vacation in Greensboro. Shannon…read moremet me there just after lunch (make sure to call first) and welcomed me into the museum. I was shocked at the quality of the cars, they are amazing to see in all of the neon lights. Shannon knows the history of all the cars, it was really great hearing those stories while walking the museum. I would recommend any car enthusiast to give Shannon a call and take a trip to the museum. John C. (Texas)

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is located in the heart of Downtown Greensboro. It…read moreopened in 2010. The museum offers guided, self-guided, and virtual tours if you can't make it to Greensboro. I've done the guided tours and the self-guided tours. With the guided tour, you are provided with background information as you go through, and directed to specific things in each gallery. With the self-guided tours, you start with a video overview of what you will see in each gallery, then you go through the museum at your own pace. One tour isn't better than the other; it just depends on what you prefer. This museum is special in that it is located inside the 1929 F.W. Woolworth building, where the 1960 sit-ins at the lunch counter began. The L-shape lunch counter and the 69 stools remain where they were in 1960. This is where you first enter the galleries. Standing in front of the lunch counter where history was changed is unforgettable. The late Phil Freelon and his firm, the Freelon Group, handled the historic renovation and turned the building into a museum. Eisterhold Associates designed the interactive exhibits. The renovation and preservation made sure that many of the 1929 features remained. From the terrazzo floors to the plaster coffered ceilings. to the lunch counter, to the original stools, to the art deco stairway, to the basement, to the exterior red and gold Woolworth sign. The original dorm furniture is located in the basement. It was the planning room for the NC A&T students. The Hall of Shame is also located in the basement. It is very graphic and difficult to view, but it is so important to see these images, as you will never forget them. Segregated Greensboro shows the segregated signs and vending machines, advertising and The Green Book. The churches played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement, as this is where they planned. Freedom Songs helped build courage before protests. There are interactive exhibits, and you can try a literacy test to suppress voting. The museum shifts from the dark side to successes. You will see mugshots of 1,200 peaceful protestors. Most of these are from other protests after the sit-ins, paying tribute to those who fought for equality. You can read about the legal triumphs after the sit-ins. After reading about other protests in the country, make sure to read through some of the names on the Wall of Remembrance, especially those you haven't heard about before. The last gallery has many black-and-white, tile-sized photos that form a mosaic of President Obama. They represent the power of community. It is a reminder that everyday people can bring change. Photography is not allowed in the museum galleries because much of the content is copyrighted. I take a lot of photos, so this was initially a challenge. But after a while, I just got so immersed in the exhibits.

Informative museum led by knowledgeable staff. Highlight was original Woolworth counter from iconic…read moresit-in. Note that protective face masks are required and no photography is allowed. I'd give 5 stars if I could have taken photos.

Spectacular for the price (free) and would be a solid option, even if there were a modest fee…read more The museum is well-curated and has more exhibits than I expected. You could definitely take a few hours to go through this museum and still have more to see. Some of my favorite exhibits were the huge wagon display, the exhibit on O. Henry, and the area dedicated to local commerce. I didn't know that replacements, inc was local - even though I enjoy fine tableware and am in Facebook groups where that company is talked about a lot. We also had a lovely moment where we were very clearly interested in one of the room replicas and a museum staff member who was on his way out came over and shared a bunch of supplemental info. He was so into his job and sharing about the exhibit, and that is a great sign for a museum when people are passionate about their work. I definitely feel more connected to the area after visiting. Great spot, and I'll be back!

I had no idea this place existed until I was doing a dive on internships and this place popped up…read more I instantly wanted to visit because I'm a history nerd. This place is much bigger than I could've imagined. It was 3 floors full of interesting facts. There were exhibits of local Guilford County History as well as US History and NC History. From historical pictures and antique fire trucks to clothing for different time periods it has a little bit of everything. In one area of the museum they have it set up as a town main Street where you can enter the movie theater, drug store, a one room school house, and even a hotel that was once in the area. Inside these "buildings" were different interactive exhibits including an antique switch board where you could listen to different conversations. If you're stir crazy from all of the snow or just want to experience something new and full of historical documents this is a great place to stop in.10/10 recommend

Great tribute to all the wins Richard had over the years, Kyle and Adam also…read more Get to see evolution of the stock cars over the years as well. Well with the trip to the Petty Museum.

Wow! What a collection. I am not a Nascar enthusiast, just a new experience explorer and had a…read moregrand time here. My travel partner and I spent about an hour and 1/2 here. If we were not on a time constraint, it would have been longer. Definitely kid friendly! Did you know "The King" has met many of the US presidents. Also a great collection of arsenal and dolls. The history of this family is so interesting, This should be a planned stop!

Went here to waste some time with the young kids. $6 admission for everyone. (Had a 2 yr old and 7…read moreyr old + my own admission $18) for a few hours spent here it wasn't too bad. Staff was huddled in the painting area. Kids were running around freely as to be expected. Just slightly disappointed with some of the zones. A lot of them were missing items that you would need to interact with and some just had a few items that looked like donated toys from goodwill. For what it's worth it's not a bad space to spend a couple of hours. But my kids got bored pretty quickly. Bathrooms were semi clean. But did have the tools needed for toddlers potty training. Overall not too bad. I wouldn't come here every week. Just once every now and then maybe.

Variety of activities both inside and outside. Especially area for children three and under that is…read moreself-contained inside it is very nice. Each individual area is designed for children's play and imagination but open enough for parents to keep an eye on children and more than one area at a time. Thus it is an easy place to take multiple children and have them enjoy the experience in a safe fun place. My only complaint was I thought we were doing a Father's Day gift, but it was just a card. One child chose to do it. The other child chose not to. I was disappointed as I paid thinking we were gonna make a cute little gift maybe a tiny bird house or something however, the children did have a good time and enjoyed themselves very for several hours.

I really love the Greensboro Cultural Center, it's such a unique hub for the arts! I honestly don't…read moreknow another place like it for the size of our city. What's great is that it brings together all kinds of creative spaces: galleries, a pottery studio, a performance stage... plus so many art programs happening under one roof. It has great programing that ties to First Friday. I also really enjoy how convenient it is to downtown Greensboro, which makes visiting or taking classes so easy. That said, I do wish it were easier to figure out what's actually going on. The center (through Creative Greensboro) has an Arts & Culture Calendar, but I find that it's not always super intuitive or user-friendly when trying to browse classes or open programs. Even asking the front desk and security can cause you to scratch your head on what is happening. As someone who would love to take more classes, see more galleries, and dance classes I often get stuck not knowing what's coming up or what's currently open for registration. Overall, it's a real gem. If the calendar and programs were more clearer and more accessible, it would make it even more inviting for folks like me who want to dive in.

The GCC has so much to offer! From fun filled classes to unique shops, birthday parties, kids…read moreclasses and so much more! I highly suggest stopping by to see what fun you can get into!

Who can write a review on the cemetery.... Watch Me!?!…read more Beautiful Sunny Weather in February , why not go for a nice jog in the cemetery. It was perfect. We ran into several other folks ranging from ages 20s to 60s and even dog owners. Nice piece of Greensboro History. This is the only place in Greensboro where you will find one of almost every tree in this location. Each tree is tagged with its description. We also located the Oldest Grave as well.... born Dec. 25, 1810. Any movie goers - The Grave dancers was filmed here in 2006. (Hint - I hear this place is beautiful in the Spring with flowers adorning the graves...) If you're ever in the downtown area - go take a stroll here and grab some history while you're there.

Green Hill is by far my favorite cemetery in North Carolina. I've visited and reviewed quite a few,…read morebut none are as nice as this one. The tombs have varied stones and the location is in a quiet neighborhood. The rolling hills give the graveyard an peaceful look and the regular committee who cleans it has done a great job. I often enjoy a stroll during cooler months to visit and peruse the stones.

Our first stop this morning was the adorable Gateway Gardens. This park is definitely geared…read moretowards children and features a huge story book themed stage, a children's garden featuring massive apples the children can climb inside, a winding butterfly garden with huge stained glass butterflies soaring overhead, a food garden where with permission your child may even pick the fresh produce! There is a paved path that leads to a massive fountain that pours water over sculpted leaves and vines from 15 or so feet overhead, casting off a refreshing mist on a hot summer day like this one. It is rounded out by a huge green field where you child can romp from one end to the other, or lay out a blanket to picnic or read. Such a beautiful place is well worth a visit, highly recommend!

Nice little garden. Kept and maintained well. This is very friendly for children to play in. It's a…read morenice place to take a picnic. There are picnic tables and chairs behind the office and bathroom area.