The Graham Historical Museum is located in Downtown Graham. There are free parking spaces out front…read moreand a parking lot next door that makes it convenient. The bright red door is easy to spot. The museum is just open Friday and Saturdays. No admission is charged and we couldn't find anywhere to leave a donation. The building that houses the museum was built in 1911 and where a fire station once was. A 1930 firetruck remains in the building. We were warmly greeted when we arrived and given a notepad and pen that we could use to sign into the guest book. The souvenirs were a nice way of keeping us safe from COVID. The staff wore masks as did all visitors to the museum. The director gave us a personal tour of the museum that we did not expect but provided a lot of background information of the town from photos to exhibits. It is nice that the town's history has been preserved. There is a North Carolina flag that was flown at the county courthouse. Other items show everyday life including the ledger register for payments made and receipts. One exhibit recognizes a hometown celebrity that was Miss Carolina and has many of her awards. The Coca Cola sign from the soda fountain shop is also displayed. I was most excited about the 1930 firetruck and equipment. I'm always amazed what these firefighters could do with so little available at the time. The second floor recognizes the athletes in the area and there is also a small library. The second floor can only be reached by going up stairs. The museum is a great addition to Graham's history.

Our fabulous tour guide, Oliver, regaled us with tales of history and hauntings on a meandering…read morejourney through downtown Greensboro. As a traveler in other cities, I've enjoyed these types of tours before, and I am glad I took the opportunity to take in the local history within my own town. It was a fun activity and the walking tour seemed accessible and not very strenuous, in my opinion.

This is a very interesting ghost tour of Winston-Salem with a lot of history sprinkled in. My…read morefavorite ghost tours are the ones where the tour guide is obviously very into the paranormal because their enthusiasm radiates out and helps you to enjoy the tour. It was a relatively short walk with a lot of stops and long pauses to talk. Because it was cold I probably would've preferred a little more walking. It would have been really cool to be able to go inside some of the buildings on the tour instead of just looking from the outside. Another thing that might've helped is for the guide to have printed out pictures of the places or people he talked about to help us all visualize the stories. He did show us a couple pictures on his phone, but I feel like I could've used more. The guide was knowledgeable in answering everyone's questions and he was very friendly. The tour was fun and I enjoyed it.

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.

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.

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!

The Green Hill Center for North Carolina a pleasant visit to view local artwork while spending a…read moreday in Greensboro

Greenhill is an awesome art gallery located at the Greensboro cultural Center in downtown. They…read morealso have a amazing artsy gift shop. You can park in the parking garage next to the library.

The Prelude Dining Experience is Great! Show up 1.5 hours…read moreearly and Enjoy the Wonderful Assortment of Specialties from Chef Warrens Kitchen and Doug's Live Trio Station. These, along with the Friendly Staff, makes this the Perfect pre-Show Meal. Beer & Wine - Sodas & Bottled Water from the bar are part of the package - so it's also a Great Deal...

This was my first time going to Tanger and we parked at one of the garages that was emailed before…read morethe show. Even the parking garage attendant was great asked if we had been and directed us on where to go since it was our first time. It was a quick walk through a park which was lovely and also had some directions along the way. Once we got to Tanger the attendants inside directed us on where to go and everything was very smooth to get in. The front entrance was crowded since it is a smaller venue but once we got upstairs all the same services were available for drinks and snacks and there were not a lot of patrons around yet. I was a little confused as to where to go at first but again the attendants were very helpful and showed us how to get to our seats. Our seats were good too I feel there isn't a bad seat in the house with how the center is set up. I will totally be back when there is an event that doesn't come closer to me.

Educational and fun. This is a fiber farm and they have a nice little gift shop and online…read moremerchandise. Lots of alpacas and llamas to feed, see, and pet! The lan on staying approx an hour to get the guided tour. Best for elementary aged well behaviors kids.

This is my second visit to Alpacachino Ranch and it won't be my last. Ben and Angela are wonderful…read morehosts; so knowledgeable and full of interesting stories about each alpaca and llama. Their love for their animals is very evident and you can tell how well each animal is cared for. The tour was terrific from start to finish. I couldn't recommend this any more, and I can't wait to do it again. And again. Oh, and don't forget to stop by the gift shop full of fun and beautiful alpaca items!