Local Attractions

SHOPPING

High Point, NC

Shop for furniture at up to 50% discount in the “Furniture Capital of the World”.
Located only 5 to 10 minutes from Grandover Resort.

Furnitureland South

With 1.3 million square feet of meticulously decorated showrooms, Furnitureland South is the largest furniture store in the world. Select your purchase and they will deliver it to your home. Complimentary shuttle service provided from Grandover Resort.

Replacements Ltd.

Replacements Ltd. is the nation’s largest retailer of active and discontinued china, crystal, flatware and collectibles. Shop from over 13 million pieces in a 500,000 square foot facility. A very interesting, complimentary tour begins every 30 minutes.

Four Seasons Town Centre

With over 150 stores, 19 delicious eateries and 3 family restaurants, there is something for everyone at Four Seasons Town Centre. Shop, dine and save!

The Shops at Friendly Center

Enjoy the convenience, variety and selection in a beautiful, outdoor shopping village. Featuring REI, Ann Taylor, Coldwater Creek, Chico's, Talbot's, J. Jill, Jade Aveda Salon and more. Indulge your senses with P.F. Chang's, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Mimi's Cafe, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Ben & Jerry's, Jason's Deli, and Zoës Kitchen.

Seagrove Potteries

Only 45 Minutes from Greensboro, Seagrove is the hub for over 100 artisans creating handcrafted pottery made in the same tradition that began here more than 200 years ago. With nearly 100 shops and galleries scattered throughout the area, you’ll find everything from traditional tableware to collectible art pieces.

Childress Vineyards

Only 30 minutes south of Greensboro, Childress Vineyards invites you to experience award-winning wines, delicious food, and a warm atmosphere. The 35,000 square foot facility and 65 acre winery is poised to become a destination for visitors and North Carolinians alike. Complimentary tours are offered daily.

HISTORICAL

Greensboro’s Historical Attractions

Explore Greensboro's role in the Civil War at historical attractions & landmarks.
Greensboro Historical Museum, Blandwood Mansion, and Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.

Old Salem

Experience early American history in the unique Moravian settlement of Salem. Original structures, gardens, tours, artifacts, hands-on workshops, fun family events and shopping.

FAMILY

Wet’n Wild Emerald Point

The largest water park in both the Carolinas is the place to cool off, get sun and have fun. With over 36 rides and attractions, there's something for everyone…from mild to wild…from tots to seniors. When you're ready to kick back and relax after enjoying the over 3 million gallons of water fun, Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe offers an abundance of lounge chairs and shaded areas.

Celebration Station

Home of the largest outdoor go-kart track in Greensboro! Accompanied by blaster bumper boats, 36 holes of miniature golf, batting cages and over 100 video/arcade games - something for everyone!

Greensboro Children’s Museum

The Greensboro Children’s Museum is a hands-on, interactive museum for children, their families and teachers. The Museum is designed to inspire learning through play in a fun, energetic and safe environment for children up to 10 years of age. The 37,000 square foot facility in downtown Greensboro includes over 20 permanent hands-on exhibits in “Our Town” and a new outdoor Edible Schoolyard that are designed to stimulate children’s imaginations and provide educational play experiences. It's where play is a smart adventure!

NC Zoo

Walk from Africa to the Arctic in an afternoon! NC Zoo features 500 acres of natural-habitat exhibits with more than 1,100 animals and 40,000 plants along five miles of shaded pathways. Experience these face-to-face animal encounters with gorillas, lions, polar bears, elephants, and more. Located in Asheboro, North Carolina, just 25 miles southeast of Greensboro.

EVENTS

Greensboro Coliseum Complex

One of the largest and most diversified entertainment, civic and sports facilities in the Southeast. The 22,500 seat complex hosts a variety of events throughout the year including trade & consumer shows, conventions, arts & entertainment events as well as professional, college and amateur sports. The complex is home to the Greensboro Symphony and Greensboro Opera Company.

Greensboro Aquatic Center

Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) is a state-of-the-art facility featuring leading edge concepts in aquatic design. The GAC is located on the campus of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the premier sports and entertainment facility in the Southeast. 

First Friday Downtown Greensboro

First Friday is a self-guided walking tour of Downtown Greensboro’s galleries, shops, art studios, & alternative venues that participate with programmed arts events 6 to 9pm on the First Friday of every month. First Friday is an opportunity to discover Greensboro’s local artistic community and support of locally-owned, independent businesses located in Downtown.  The event is promoted through a partnership between Downtown Greensboro Inc. and the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro.

Wyndham Championship PGA Golf Tournament

The PGA Tour’s brightest stars compete in one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious events every August at Sedgefield Country Club.