Jalen's Greensboro Guidebook
Food scene
Hops Burger Bar
2419 Spring Garden StThe best burger (I've had) in Greensboro (and I've had a lot).
Print Works Bistro
702 Green Valley RdTry for a seat on the terrace.
Located on the grounds of an old textile factory. Cool setting, decent cocktails, great meat from the butcher.
14 locals recommend
Kau
2003 Yanceyville StLocated on the grounds of an old textile factory. Cool setting, decent cocktails, great meat from the butcher.
Tacos el jarocho Mexican grill
2338 Randleman RoadA taco truck. Call to make sure they're there!
Cugino Forno Pizzeria
1160 Revolution Mill DrAlso on the grounds of the former mill. Quality pizza.
I Love PHO Asian Cuisine
4715 W Gate City BlvdNo-frills spot with yummy pho and vermicelli.
Delicious craft cocktails with an extensive whiskey selection. Occasional DJs and live music. Perfect for after dinner drinks.
13 locals recommend
Dram & Draught
300 W Gate City BlvdDelicious craft cocktails with an extensive whiskey selection. Occasional DJs and live music. Perfect for after dinner drinks.
Landmark soul food restaurant visited by Barack Obama during his 2008 campaign. There are two locations; one is a drive thru.
7 locals recommend
Stephanie's Restaurant II
2507 Randleman RdLandmark soul food restaurant visited by Barack Obama during his 2008 campaign. There are two locations; one is a drive thru.
Local brewery with weekly live jazz in the lovely backyard during good weather. Check their socials for details.
9 locals recommend
Oden Brewing Company
802 W Gate City BlvdLocal brewery with weekly live jazz in the lovely backyard during good weather. Check their socials for details.
A solid option for a nicer meal out. The outdoor seating is pleasant.
72 locals recommend
Green Valley Grill
622 Green Valley RdA solid option for a nicer meal out. The outdoor seating is pleasant.
Sightseeing
Greensboro Science Center
4301 Lawndale DrGreat place for families
A beautiful place to spend an afternoon walking or curled up with a book under a tree.
55 locals recommend
The Greensboro Arboretum
3299 Ashland DrA beautiful place to spend an afternoon walking or curled up with a book under a tree.
A 30 minute drive but well worth it for the wildlife and gravel path that's friendly to travel by foot or bicycle.
44 locals recommend
Salem Lake
A 30 minute drive but well worth it for the wildlife and gravel path that's friendly to travel by foot or bicycle.
The site of the Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in where four students made civil rights history in 1960.
126 locals recommend
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 S Elm StThe site of the Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in where four students made civil rights history in 1960.
A scenic park with short trails to check out different habitats
10 locals recommend
The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park
1101 Hobbs RdA scenic park with short trails to check out different habitats
Neighborhoods
Lindley Park
Hip neighborhood with coffee, food, and shops.
Wonderful point from which to explore downtown. Just head up Elm St, and find great thrifting, a few boutiques, and of course, coffee!!!
South Elm Street
South Elm StreetWonderful point from which to explore downtown. Just head up Elm St, and find great thrifting, a few boutiques, and of course, coffee!!!
Activities
Community makerspace that offers regular classes to the public. Take a day to learn welding, ceramics, laser engraving or another craft or skill.
Forge Greensboro: Community Makerspace
Community makerspace that offers regular classes to the public. Take a day to learn welding, ceramics, laser engraving or another craft or skill.
Another furniture spot, specializing in mid-century modern. A great destination to kick off a day of exploring the Lindley Park neighborhood.
Lindley Park Vintage
604 S Elam AveAnother furniture spot, specializing in mid-century modern. A great destination to kick off a day of exploring the Lindley Park neighborhood.
Right up the street from the Red Collection. A delightful place to spend an afternoon exploring repurposed and used furniture.
Shoppes On Patterson
2804 Patterson StRight up the street from the Red Collection. A delightful place to spend an afternoon exploring repurposed and used furniture.
You can't come to the Triad area without looking at furniture! Check out the vintage picks at this local favorite.
The Red Collection
You can't come to the Triad area without looking at furniture! Check out the vintage picks at this local favorite.
Elsewhere
606 S Elm StAn artist residency and gallery with various events and exhibitions.
Wonderful local bike shop that also has rentals. A lovely way to see the city or get out into the woods with a mountain bike.
Revolution Cycles
1907 Spring Garden StWonderful local bike shop that also has rentals. A lovely way to see the city or get out into the woods with a mountain bike.
Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals are available May 1 to October 31. There are regular events offered like mountain biking experiences and paddleboarding for kids. Look up Lake Brandt and check out the Greensboro Parks page for more info.
Lake Brandt, Greensboro, NC, USA
Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals are available May 1 to October 31. There are regular events offered like mountain biking experiences and paddleboarding for kids. Look up Lake Brandt and check out the Greensboro Parks page for more info.