Outdoor Activities
Sightseeing
Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain is about 45 minutes away and a lovely hike.
Very easy hike. There is a lovely waterfall here. About 45 minutes away.
132 locals recommend
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park RoadVery easy hike. There is a lovely waterfall here. About 45 minutes away.
Greensboro was the site of a Revolutionary War battle. Today the battle site is where the Guilford Courthouse park is. In March, they have reenactments to recreate history.
83 locals recommend
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Garden RdGreensboro was the site of a Revolutionary War battle. Today the battle site is where the Guilford Courthouse park is. In March, they have reenactments to recreate history.
A nice place to kayak, canoe or wakeboard. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent and are fairly inexpensive.
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-brandt
28 locals recommend
Lake Brandt Marina
5945 Lake Brandt RdA nice place to kayak, canoe or wakeboard. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent and are fairly inexpensive.
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-brandt
This is a nice park for a walk. It is connected to Guilford Courthouse park.
29 locals recommend
City of Greensboro - Country Park
3905 Nathanael Green DrThis is a nice park for a walk. It is connected to Guilford Courthouse park.
A nice park with a driving range and a bike trail and swimming pool. Outdoor pavilions with grills can be rented as well here.
21 locals recommend
BurMil Park
5834 Bur-Mill Club RdA nice park with a driving range and a bike trail and swimming pool. Outdoor pavilions with grills can be rented as well here.
Lake Higgins
4235 Hamburg Mill RdA smaller park but has beautiful scenery and decorations.
27 locals recommend
Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
1105 Hobbs RdA smaller park but has beautiful scenery and decorations.
The Greensboro Arboretum
3299 Ashland DrGateway Gardens
2800 E Gate City Blvd