So we have been to the Fall Foliage Boat Ride today at Lake Townsend , we were take on a 14 person…read moreboat and were charged $6 for a 50 minute boat ride which covered pretty much the entire lake , the guide/ employee was pretty chill and covered a lot of history and dynamics and details of the dam and the wildlife around the lake . Though it was a cold day today i did enjoy the ride and how well maintained everything was . There wasnt anything scenic thats left as most of the trees lost all the leaves. We called in yesterday to see if the boat tours were available and they told us they were cancelled , so we called in today to check and they were open . So calling them ahead is a great idea if anyone plan to go .

Lake Townsend is the largest of the city of Greensboro NC's municipal reservoirs that covers over…read more1500 acres. It's located adjacent to the Bryan Park Complex & Golf Course. Lake Townsend Marina is open to the public 6 days a week, they are always closed on Wednesdays & during Nov-Feb it is closed Wed. & Thur. The marina has 2 boat ramps for boat launching, a really nice pier for pier fishing & also has rowboats, sailboats, canoes & kayaks available for rental, they even have an 8 person pontoon boat that is available to rent. This is a well maintained, always clean & neat facility worth checking out. We sometimes get lunch & head to the lake as there are a couple of picnic tables by the docks or I've seen some folks throw a blanket on the ground under the big shade tree for a real deal picnic. Just don't feed the geese, 'cause the sign says no to.

Tony and I stopped in High Point NC at the roadside attraction to see the World's Largest Chair…read moresince they are the furniture capital of the world. Free to enjoy! On Street Parking located near the RR tracks in Center of town.

According to the plaque mounted on the chair's pedestal, it's officially known as "'The Chair' of…read moreThomasville." The plaque reads: "The chair is an exemplar and inspiration for future generations to emulate and perpetuate the achievements of our time-honored furniture designers and craftsmen . . . The original chair was the creation of the famous American designer Duncan Phyfe. Erected 1950. Thomas Johnson - Del. James Harvey - Sculp." A smaller, newer placard beneath reads: "Local Historic Landmark. Designated by City Council. September 2000. Thomasville Historic Preservation Commission." Locally, it's known as "The Big Chair." It's a huge upholstered chair located in downtown Thomasville, North Carolina. It's a symbol of the city's furniture industry. Thomasville is nicknamed "Chair City," while nearby High Point is known as the "Furniture Capital of the World." I was born and raised in High Point. To this day, any time my parents have out-of-town visitors, my dad loves taking them to see the World's Largest Chest of Drawers in High Point (https://www.yelp.com/biz/worlds-largest-chest-of-drawers-high-point) and The Big Chair in Thomasville. As a kid, I wouldn't bat an eye at these things. I thought they were boring. As I got older, I thought they were corny. However, as I continue to get older, I'm starting to appreciate them a bit more. Now, I think they are fun to show to out-of-towners too. Corny, but fun. I guess I'm turning into my dad. An equivalent roadside attraction where I work now is The Big Chicken in Marietta, Georgia. Online reports say the chair is 30 feet tall, but I think that may be misleading. I think the 30-foot measurement takes into account both the chair and the large stone pedestal upon which it stands. The chair is traditional and ornate in design. It looks like it's made of dark wood, but it's actually constructed of concrete and steel. Visiting the chair is a breeze. There's a large free city parking lot across the street. You can park there and walk over. Landscaping around the chair varies and is constantly changing throughout the seasons. It's generally nice. There's not much to see or do in downtown Thomasville, especially on the weekends when most of the businesses on Main Street are closed. It's a quaint little area though. The intersection is relatively busy and sits next to a pair of railroad tracks. Take a look at the pictures. That's pretty much it.

I came here to print some documents. The library staff is great and approachable. They host a lot…read moreof activities and clubs. There are a variety of movies to rent also. This is a safe and clean place for community members. Great for free endeavors.

Paddison Memorial Branch in Kernersville is probably my favorite location. Even though it not…read moreconvenient to my home, I'm sometimes in the area and make it a point to stop in. This is definitely is the cleanest branch and most quiet. They have a super friendly staff and a good assortment of DVD's, books and resources.

Friendly librarians, clean location with lots of amenities…read more I stopped in to print off some paperwork that I couldn't print at my office. The process was very easy and I even had the opportunity to sign up for a library card while I was there. It was very conveniently located and a great experience.

Really solid place on my 1st visit! I came in and staff were very welcoming. Very clean and lots…read moreof natural lighting that made the view of the main room pleasant. I came in to do some school work. Could use more work desks near outlets.

I visited this library for a cross stitch beginners class. I found that the meeting room had a good…read moreamount of space and the staff were very friendly. They have many different types of events and classes held on a weekly basis for all ages. I didn't check any books out but would definitely consider going back as this is a smaller branch and wasn't crowded at all.

Greensboro Public Library is a great place to spend time, study, and get things done. The staff is…read morealways friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and the environment is quiet and comfortable. They have a great selection of books and plenty of useful resources for the community. It's also a nice place to focus, learn something new, or simply relax and read. Definitely a great resource for Greensboro!

Since moving to this state, I've been here 4 times and each experience has been pleasant and no…read morereal headache to speak of. Especially considering they're not offering 100% online services and registration, at least not for new/first time registrations. The wait goes by pretty quick, and even if you are (like me) doing an initial inquiry so that you know (for sure) what to have when the day comes/checking what you have (or you get up here and you don't have everything by mistake) the staff are always pleasant and very helpful. I mean, improvements could be that we don't stand outside in the cold or the rain, but. I imagine that's not up to these folks nor is the high cost to register your vesicles in this state lol. So yes, can confirm, aside from the critiques here, this is one of the best registration efforts I've gone through (lived in 7+ states so just my perspective..)

Very nice staff not as crowded as most places The lady that helped me yesterday, clashes helped…read moreme with another problem i didn't know I had

Easy to spot this marker as I was heading towards the interstate. It is on a small triangle where…read morethree roads meet up, two of which are State Road 86 and State Road 57. It recalls one of North Carolina's heroes and earliest Governors. It reads, "Thomas Burke. Governor, 1781-82. Member of Revolutionary, Provincial, & Continental Congresses. Grave is 1 1/2 miles northeast." Online, there is more information. "Thomas Burke, skilled in the literary as well as the political arts, was taken prisoner by Loyalists shortly after taking office as governor. He was born ca. 1744 in County Galway, Ireland, the son of Ulick Burke and the former Letitia Ould. Burke emigrated to Virginia and took up residence in Norfolk. There he established himself initially as a physician, but later turned to the practice of law." "In 1772 Burke removed to Hillsborough where he acquired a small plantation and resumed the practice of law. Rising quickly to prominence, he represented Orange County in all but the first of the Provincial Congresses where he was an outspoken advocate for independence. In 1777 and briefly in 1778, Burke represented Orange County in the House of Commons. On three occasions he won election to the Continental Congress, where the form of government for the new nation was slowly taking shape. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, Burke emerged as a strong advocate of states' rights and limited central government. He also earned a reputation for his brashness and irascibility, several times becoming the center of controversy." "When the embittered Burke convened the General Assembly in April of 1782, his rather ambiguous offer to retire from public office was accepted almost without remark. Having served only ten months as governor, two of those as a prisoner, he returned to Hillsborough a ruined and deeply disillusioned man. He died less than two years later, on December 2, 1783, and was interred on the grounds of his plantation, "Tyaquin."" [Review 14022 overall, 1344 of 2020, number 2662 in North Carolina.]

STOLEN PACKAGE. THIS IS A CRIMINAL POST OFFICE WITH CRIMINAL DRIVERS. A package sent with signature…read moreconfirmation and insurance from Langley WA and marked as RECEIVED by Burlington NC P.O. 2 weeks ago has never made it to the recipient!!! A personal visit to the P.O. by the recipient was met with stonewalling. No explanation given. 10 days passed. Package has not been found. By their own data it had reached their office successfully, but not the recipient. The sender asked their local P.O. staff, with whom many packages have been sent, if they had heard of such a thing? They were skeptical and said it was NOT normal, they guessed the package had perhaps fallen down the side of the driver's seat? And to submit a missing package report and to phone the Burlington P.O. Report was submitted. Calls were made from sender, during which they said they didn't know where package was, promises were made by Burlington P.O. for a call back which never came. Today, Monday September 29 several calls from sender only received a busy signal. The package was lost or stolen by Burlington P.O., or their staff driver, and they are reluctant to admit it. Sender is now filing an insurance claim. The Post Office should either admit they lost it and initiate a lost ticket which would enable the sender to claim insurance, or they should deliver the package to recipient. Very poor service, possibly criminal. Other reviews on Chamber of Commerce attest to the same behavior over the years. This should be reported. Sender BEWARE!!!

Definitely don't buy prepaid stamps. You can use the kiosk but you need to have the package ready…read more I was not able to buy a flat rate stamp in the machine and the agent only had singles so I had to buy a bunch of them to use on the envelope and also get a separate tracking sticker. Not very convenient but the staff was helpful and I got it done. Plenty of parking. No sliding doors and hard to go in with a walker or wheelchair. It's also narrow in the main lobby area and the waiting island is also thick so i I recommend walking without one or using the kiosk. I give 5 stars because of service but I would give 4 stars for the accessibility and availability issues.