Guidebook for Greensboro
Food Scene
Starbucks
2969 Battleground AveClose by, 3 minutes, instant breakfast, caffeine fix.
Saffron Indian Cuisine
1500 Mill StDelicious, broad range of food and prices, 2 minutes away.
Taste of Thai
1500 Mill StGreat Thai dishes, atmostphere, decent prices, 2 minutes away
build your own pasta dish: Shrimp, sundried tomato, artichoke & mushroom on spinach fettucine w/ a light cream sauce (w/ garlic of course) BELLISIMO! 3 minutes away
10 locals recommend
Pastabilities
1726 Battleground Avebuild your own pasta dish: Shrimp, sundried tomato, artichoke & mushroom on spinach fettucine w/ a light cream sauce (w/ garlic of course) BELLISIMO! 3 minutes away
Best caterer/take out in town who has freezer and refrigerator full of prepared foods: salmon, chicken, beef, veggie salads, pasta, desserts, wine. Generally sold by the pound. Yum.
Maria's
2130 Lawndale DrBest caterer/take out in town who has freezer and refrigerator full of prepared foods: salmon, chicken, beef, veggie salads, pasta, desserts, wine. Generally sold by the pound. Yum.
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza - Greensboro
1424 Westover TerraceDelicious Pizza, 2 minutes away, great terrace dining
Elizabeth's Pizza
2116 Lawndale DrGood family style pizza parlor - filling! 5 minutes away
Fresh, Local, Good, organic, b'fast, lunch, dinner. Best salads in town. 6 minutes
25 locals recommend
Iron Hen Cafe
908 Cridland RdFresh, Local, Good, organic, b'fast, lunch, dinner. Best salads in town. 6 minutes
Good, clean, simple diner food, best coffee in town (Counter Culture) and after a few visits, the waitresses know what you want before you do.
126 locals recommend
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 S Elm StGood, clean, simple diner food, best coffee in town (Counter Culture) and after a few visits, the waitresses know what you want before you do.
Great outdoor terrace w/ fountain, reasonable prices, Tuesday is mussels night, Wednesday is busy - wine night - bottles 1/2 off. Great Sunday brunch. Nice folks, eclectic patrons.
18 locals recommend
Europa Bar & Cafe
200 N Davie StGreat outdoor terrace w/ fountain, reasonable prices, Tuesday is mussels night, Wednesday is busy - wine night - bottles 1/2 off. Great Sunday brunch. Nice folks, eclectic patrons.
Uptown dining, Uptown prices. Don't get us wrong, its great food. Bring 2 wallets.
20 locals recommend
Undercurrent Restaurant
327 Battleground AveUptown dining, Uptown prices. Don't get us wrong, its great food. Bring 2 wallets.
Lots of action, people, great smells, good pizza, a good downtown hot spot. But they to take the basil off the ham and pineapple pizza - something about that isn't quite right....
59 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
314 W 4th StLots of action, people, great smells, good pizza, a good downtown hot spot. But they to take the basil off the ham and pineapple pizza - something about that isn't quite right....
Excellent food - has been a bit exotic, Cozy, pleasant fairly quiet atmosphere. Bring 2 wallets
8 locals recommend
Table 16
600 S Elm StExcellent food - has been a bit exotic, Cozy, pleasant fairly quiet atmosphere. Bring 2 wallets
Sticks & Stones
2200 Walker AveBetter than average, tasty, pizza near UNCG
Best cakes! Red Velvet never crossed my mind until one Christmas we got a WHOLE cake from MaxieB's. Discretely shared, but gone in no time!
39 locals recommend
Maxie B's
2403 Battleground AveBest cakes! Red Velvet never crossed my mind until one Christmas we got a WHOLE cake from MaxieB's. Discretely shared, but gone in no time!
Next to Maxie B's cakes on Battleground. Best fast food burger in town (the smaller the better), Good selection of milkshakes as well.
18 locals recommend
Cook Out
1041 Summit AveNext to Maxie B's cakes on Battleground. Best fast food burger in town (the smaller the better), Good selection of milkshakes as well.
Everything Else
Good movies, practically in your back yard, but yeah, I'd drive.
21 locals recommend
RED Cinemas - Restaurant Entertainment District - Stadium 15
1305 Battleground AveGood movies, practically in your back yard, but yeah, I'd drive.
It's way out Battleground North at New Garden, but Italian Deli sandwiches, outta this world, with great take out too, some frozen, some fresh meats, and their tira misu is as good as my homemade.
7 locals recommend
Giacomo's Italian Market
2109 New Garden RoadIt's way out Battleground North at New Garden, but Italian Deli sandwiches, outta this world, with great take out too, some frozen, some fresh meats, and their tira misu is as good as my homemade.
Greensboro's only National Landmark building, home to Governor John Motley Morehead. Designed by noted New York architect, Alexander Jackson Davis, responsible for the Greek & Gothic Revivals Mid 19C
12 locals recommend
Blandwood Mansion
447 W Washington StGreensboro's only National Landmark building, home to Governor John Motley Morehead. Designed by noted New York architect, Alexander Jackson Davis, responsible for the Greek & Gothic Revivals Mid 19C
GSO based grocery store: Put pleasure back in grocery shopping, still at decent prices - lower than Whole Foods or EarthFare, but higher than Harris Teeter, best for meats, vegs, cheeses and breads.
17 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
3712 Lawndale DrGSO based grocery store: Put pleasure back in grocery shopping, still at decent prices - lower than Whole Foods or EarthFare, but higher than Harris Teeter, best for meats, vegs, cheeses and breads.
If you have a "Vic" card you can get $ off on specials. Better than average basics and good brands. On a hot day, stand in the ice cream section.
72 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
3330 W Friendly AveIf you have a "Vic" card you can get $ off on specials. Better than average basics and good brands. On a hot day, stand in the ice cream section.
All organic, just an amazing place to explore. Check out "Santa Claus" melons in season (July/Aug), organic buffalo and venison (packaged)
13 locals recommend
Earth Fare
2965 Battleground AveAll organic, just an amazing place to explore. Check out "Santa Claus" melons in season (July/Aug), organic buffalo and venison (packaged)
Whole Foods Market
41 Miller StGreat to explore, but $Ka-Ching!
Peace in the midst of big city. Good Moravian village restoration. Get to the bakery before it closes at 5. Interesting structures & at Christmas see miniature village on display at Brother's hs
149 locals recommend
Old Salem Visitor Center
900 Old Salem RdPeace in the midst of big city. Good Moravian village restoration. Get to the bakery before it closes at 5. Interesting structures & at Christmas see miniature village on display at Brother's hs
The Southern version of Winterthur museum, it houses about 16 complete rooms taken from houses in the south & filled w/ period furnishings. Great collection and bookstore. Winter seminars = excellent
MESDA
924 S Main StThe Southern version of Winterthur museum, it houses about 16 complete rooms taken from houses in the south & filled w/ period furnishings. Great collection and bookstore. Winter seminars = excellent
Cone Health The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital
Excellent hospital. Nearby.
Also excellent, now part of Moses Cone Hosp system
7 locals recommend
Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital
2400 W Friendly AveAlso excellent, now part of Moses Cone Hosp system
Amazing sculpture garden w/ focus on 1890's through 1930's sculpture, human and animal. Set in native live oaks and azaleas, the garden blooms best in late Feb, all March, maybe April. 3 hour tour?
329 locals recommend
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
Amazing sculpture garden w/ focus on 1890's through 1930's sculpture, human and animal. Set in native live oaks and azaleas, the garden blooms best in late Feb, all March, maybe April. 3 hour tour?
Kneaded Energy
321 W Wendover AveThe best peaceful and beneficial hour of massage to be had in Greensboro.
Essentials
All organic grocery store, was located on Spring Garden St. has now moved to Eugene Street between Fisher & Smith Streets. Has sidewalk cafe!
30 locals recommend
Deep Roots Market
600 N Eugene StAll organic grocery store, was located on Spring Garden St. has now moved to Eugene Street between Fisher & Smith Streets. Has sidewalk cafe!
Sightseeing
A long standing staple of Greensboro, it has steadily grown and attracted good exhibits. Very child friendly as well.
195 locals recommend
Greensboro Science Center
4301 Lawndale DrA long standing staple of Greensboro, it has steadily grown and attracted good exhibits. Very child friendly as well.
Wow! Gardens are not to be missed, especially tulip & rose season. Behind the scenes tours are fun, rooftop. Amazing, careful restoration & development of property by original family. Devote 1 day+
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StWow! Gardens are not to be missed, especially tulip & rose season. Behind the scenes tours are fun, rooftop. Amazing, careful restoration & development of property by original family. Devote 1 day+
N.C.'s best "city history" museum, publicly and privately supported
55 locals recommend
Greensboro History Museum
130 Summit AveN.C.'s best "city history" museum, publicly and privately supported
After you've dragged the kids through the Greensboro Museum, the Children's museum is a treat for them. They are growing their own organic vegetables.
88 locals recommend
Greensboro Children's Museum
220 N Church StAfter you've dragged the kids through the Greensboro Museum, the Children's museum is a treat for them. They are growing their own organic vegetables.
Unique eccentric house, Mid 19th period, a bit clausterphobic in places, but interesting.
15 locals recommend
Korner's Folly
413 S Main StUnique eccentric house, Mid 19th period, a bit clausterphobic in places, but interesting.
Nice view/ drive/ hike. 20 minutes north of Winston Salem on 52N. Sauertown and Hanging Rock Mountains are nearby as well.
138 locals recommend
Pilot Mountain State Park
1721 Pilot Knob Park RdNice view/ drive/ hike. 20 minutes north of Winston Salem on 52N. Sauertown and Hanging Rock Mountains are nearby as well.
Pottery central for NC. Ben Owens, Phil Morgan and a few dozen others. Salt-Glazes are lovely surprises!
14 locals recommend
Seagrove
Pottery central for NC. Ben Owens, Phil Morgan and a few dozen others. Salt-Glazes are lovely surprises!
Arts & Culture
Weatherspoon Art Museum
1005 Tate StInteresting collection of 20th C works of art.
Good Classic Movie Schedule, other productions, musical groups play there as well.
37 locals recommend
Carolina Theatre
310 S Greene StGood Classic Movie Schedule, other productions, musical groups play there as well.
medium venue, some traditional, some cutting edge, some local plays, We saw Gaslight and Driving Miss Daisy - both were excellent.
36 locals recommend
Triad Stage
232 S Elm Stmedium venue, some traditional, some cutting edge, some local plays, We saw Gaslight and Driving Miss Daisy - both were excellent.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our all time favorite for outstanding, high quality food and service in Greensboro, Since they've moved into new digs they have a great terrace for outdoor dining as well.
Southern Lights Bistro
2415 Lawndale DrOur all time favorite for outstanding, high quality food and service in Greensboro, Since they've moved into new digs they have a great terrace for outdoor dining as well.
Loaded w/ tasty ingredients:
Favorites: BBQ Chicken & red onion, Canadian Bacon w/ pineapple and mandarin oranges.
Pieworks Pizzeria
1941 New Garden RdLoaded w/ tasty ingredients:
Favorites: BBQ Chicken & red onion, Canadian Bacon w/ pineapple and mandarin oranges.
Shopping
On Battleground and Huntington, behind old Anton's restaurant, across Huntington from new First Citizens Bank (3 or 4 stories higher than everything else nearby)
Rite Aid
1700 Battleground AveOn Battleground and Huntington, behind old Anton's restaurant, across Huntington from new First Citizens Bank (3 or 4 stories higher than everything else nearby)
McKnight Hardware
1709 E Bessemer AveEverybody needs a good authentic hardware store. This is it.