Jess's Guidebook
Food Scene
Great place nearby for tasty specialty pizza and good craft beer on tap! Fun vibe! Just 5 short minutes down W Gate City Boulevard in the Adams Farm Shopping Center.
Blue Rock Pizza & Tap
5710 West Gate City BoulevardGreat place nearby for tasty specialty pizza and good craft beer on tap! Fun vibe! Just 5 short minutes down W Gate City Boulevard in the Adams Farm Shopping Center.
6 min drive. Fun casual BBQ joint in an old converted service station. Pick out your meats and sides and grab a spot at the handmade picnic tables or pull up a bar stool and grab a beer.
18 locals recommend
Black Powder Smokehouse
302 E Main St6 min drive. Fun casual BBQ joint in an old converted service station. Pick out your meats and sides and grab a spot at the handmade picnic tables or pull up a bar stool and grab a beer.
Local Italian fine dining just 4 minutes away. Enjoy their live bands on the weekends. Sometimes you can catch a bit of their music while hanging out by the pool.
Giovanni's Restaurant
5831 W Gate City BlvdLocal Italian fine dining just 4 minutes away. Enjoy their live bands on the weekends. Sometimes you can catch a bit of their music while hanging out by the pool.
Delicious place to grab a filling breakfast all day. Their lunch menu starts at 11AM. Check out their dessert and drink menu too. Popular with locals and travellers alike. Just 15 mins away.
48 locals recommend
Scrambled Southern Diner
2417 Spring Garden StDelicious place to grab a filling breakfast all day. Their lunch menu starts at 11AM. Check out their dessert and drink menu too. Popular with locals and travellers alike. Just 15 mins away.
Best gourmet burgers in town. Just 15 minutes away. Rated #1 restaurant in Greensboro on Tripadvisor. Great vegetarian and vegan options on the menu too. 15 minute drive from us. You'll find other good spots to check out around there as well since this isn't far from UNCG.
114 locals recommend
Hops Burger Bar
2419 Spring Garden StBest gourmet burgers in town. Just 15 minutes away. Rated #1 restaurant in Greensboro on Tripadvisor. Great vegetarian and vegan options on the menu too. 15 minute drive from us. You'll find other good spots to check out around there as well since this isn't far from UNCG.
The Marisol
5834 W Gate City BlvdEnjoy fine dining with a piano bar just a few minutes away.
Looking for a lovely Sunday brunch? Print Works is the place to go. Top notch dining in an elegant setting! Enjoy their live jazz and other music mid week and on the weekends. 19 minute drive from the property.
60 locals recommend
Print Works Bistro
702 Green Valley RdLooking for a lovely Sunday brunch? Print Works is the place to go. Top notch dining in an elegant setting! Enjoy their live jazz and other music mid week and on the weekends. 19 minute drive from the property.
Enjoy European fare with a fine wine or sip on your afternoon tea out on their patio.18 minute drive. Great place for date night.
72 locals recommend
Green Valley Grill
622 Green Valley RdEnjoy European fare with a fine wine or sip on your afternoon tea out on their patio.18 minute drive. Great place for date night.
Popular spot with the locals. Located 6 mins away in downtown Jamestown. Nice little quaint downtown area to explore.
41 locals recommend
The Full Moon Oyster Bar - Jamestown
103 W Main StPopular spot with the locals. Located 6 mins away in downtown Jamestown. Nice little quaint downtown area to explore.
Tasty Mexican food in a casual atmosphere. Located 5 minutes away in the Adams Farm Shopping Center. Fast and friendly service.
Poblano's Mexican grill
5710 W Gate City BlvdTasty Mexican food in a casual atmosphere. Located 5 minutes away in the Adams Farm Shopping Center. Fast and friendly service.
If you're a fan of pasta, this place is has lots of yummy build your own pasta options and a large selection of nice wine and craft beer to choose from. 20 mins from the house.
10 locals recommend
Pastabilities
1726 Battleground AveIf you're a fan of pasta, this place is has lots of yummy build your own pasta options and a large selection of nice wine and craft beer to choose from. 20 mins from the house.
Looking for good Mexican food and a variety of margaritas? Check out Kiosco on Spring Garden. 6.4 mi away.
10 locals recommend
Kiosco Mexican Grill
3011 Spring Garden StLooking for good Mexican food and a variety of margaritas? Check out Kiosco on Spring Garden. 6.4 mi away.
This is another one of our favorite go-to pizza joints. This is a local chain that serves up delicious NY style pies, subs, and wings in a casual atmosphere. If you like a bit of everything on your pizza, try The Worx. Mario's is a 13 minute drive from us.
Mario's Pizza
This is another one of our favorite go-to pizza joints. This is a local chain that serves up delicious NY style pies, subs, and wings in a casual atmosphere. If you like a bit of everything on your pizza, try The Worx. Mario's is a 13 minute drive from us.
If you're looking for some classic Lexington style BBQ (vinegar based), Stamey's is only 6.8 miles away and conveniently located near the Greensboro Coliseum. This is a family owned biz that's been serving the area successfully for decades. They also have another location on Battleground.
Stamey’s Barbecue
If you're looking for some classic Lexington style BBQ (vinegar based), Stamey's is only 6.8 miles away and conveniently located near the Greensboro Coliseum. This is a family owned biz that's been serving the area successfully for decades. They also have another location on Battleground.
We enjoy Blue Rock's specialty pizzas. This is their original High Point location. Not far from High Point University. Fun atmosphere.
48 locals recommend
Blue Rock Pizza And Tap
1529 N Main StWe enjoy Blue Rock's specialty pizzas. This is their original High Point location. Not far from High Point University. Fun atmosphere.
Friendly eatery/watering hole with American fare & eclectic decor. Right down Gate City Blvd. You'll find lots of food options in this area and will be right near the Four Seasons Town Center shopping mall. 10 mins away.
6 locals recommend
Darryl's Wood Fired Grill
3300 W Gate City BlvdFriendly eatery/watering hole with American fare & eclectic decor. Right down Gate City Blvd. You'll find lots of food options in this area and will be right near the Four Seasons Town Center shopping mall. 10 mins away.
Have dinner on the veranda while you enjoy farm to table Southern cooking & a bountiful wine list. Nice upscale place for a dinner date. 18 minute drive.
46 locals recommend
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen
1421 Westover TerraceHave dinner on the veranda while you enjoy farm to table Southern cooking & a bountiful wine list. Nice upscale place for a dinner date. 18 minute drive.
Mike’s Vegan Grill
Vegan dining just 12 mins away.
Good local place with energetic bar & dining. Live music and open mic nights.
Located 6 minutes away in downtown Jamestown.
32 locals recommend
The Deck
118 E Main StGood local place with energetic bar & dining. Live music and open mic nights.
Located 6 minutes away in downtown Jamestown.
Fun brewery just 15 mins down Gate City Blvd towards the Coliseum. Check out their live music schedule and other events.
9 locals recommend
Oden Brewing Company
802 W Gate City BlvdFun brewery just 15 mins down Gate City Blvd towards the Coliseum. Check out their live music schedule and other events.
If you're a fan of Irish pubs, this is a cool place right downtown. Their sheppard's pie is delicious. Pair it with a nice cold pint of Guinness or a good local craft beer and you're set. Plenty of indoor & outdoor patio seating. 16 min drive. Fun energetic vibe.
22 locals recommend
M'Coul's Public House
110 W McGee StIf you're a fan of Irish pubs, this is a cool place right downtown. Their sheppard's pie is delicious. Pair it with a nice cold pint of Guinness or a good local craft beer and you're set. Plenty of indoor & outdoor patio seating. 16 min drive. Fun energetic vibe.
One of Greensboro's local breweries. Very popular spot. Enjoy a cold beer and a good burger. After dinner take a stroll around downtown Greensboro. You may catch a few musicians busking nearby. 17 minute commute.
87 locals recommend
Grey's Tavern
343 S Elm StOne of Greensboro's local breweries. Very popular spot. Enjoy a cold beer and a good burger. After dinner take a stroll around downtown Greensboro. You may catch a few musicians busking nearby. 17 minute commute.
Popular ice cream and hot dog shop. Located near the campus of UNCG. They've been serving Greensboro since 1905. Local legend of a spot
17 locals recommend
Yum Yum Better Ice Cream
1219 Spring Garden StPopular ice cream and hot dog shop. Located near the campus of UNCG. They've been serving Greensboro since 1905. Local legend of a spot
Great Indian food. Tasty option for vegetarians as well. You can find a plethora of options on their lunch buffet. 18 minutes away.
Saffron Indian Cuisine
1500 Mill StGreat Indian food. Tasty option for vegetarians as well. You can find a plethora of options on their lunch buffet. 18 minutes away.
If you love good pizza, a good selection of cold beer, good music, and a fun eclectic vibe, Mellow Mushroom is a good choice to grab a bite. Enjoy lunch or dinner and take a nice stroll around downtown Greensboro.
Mellow Mushroom Greensboro
If you love good pizza, a good selection of cold beer, good music, and a fun eclectic vibe, Mellow Mushroom is a good choice to grab a bite. Enjoy lunch or dinner and take a nice stroll around downtown Greensboro.
Sarah's Kabob Shop
5340 W Market StDelicious Greek and Mediterranean food.
Good pizza, pasta, salads and more. Nice variety of menu options at this Italian spot.
20 locals recommend
Elizabeth's Pizza
2116 Lawndale DrGood pizza, pasta, salads and more. Nice variety of menu options at this Italian spot.
Local Jamaican eatery if you're looking for something casual and different.
9 locals recommend
Da Reggae Cafe
2528 W Gate City BlvdLocal Jamaican eatery if you're looking for something casual and different.
This is the spot for those carnivores out there. Enjoy dinner on the patio deck or inside. This restaurant, butcher, and bar features a menu full of locally sourced food. 18 mins from our place.
14 locals recommend
Kau
2003 Yanceyville StThis is the spot for those carnivores out there. Enjoy dinner on the patio deck or inside. This restaurant, butcher, and bar features a menu full of locally sourced food. 18 mins from our place.
Voted #1 dive bar in the Tar Heel state on yelp. Practice your pool skills here at The Cave before you head over to show them off to the locals at this cool little dive bar. 17 mindrive from us.
6 locals recommend
Westerwood Tavern
508 Guilford AveVoted #1 dive bar in the Tar Heel state on yelp. Practice your pool skills here at The Cave before you head over to show them off to the locals at this cool little dive bar. 17 mindrive from us.
Fun brewery with live music. Check out their events calendar all year long. Chill vibe with good people, good music, & a nice variety of good cold beer.
9 locals recommend
Oden Brewing Company
802 W Gate City BlvdFun brewery with live music. Check out their events calendar all year long. Chill vibe with good people, good music, & a nice variety of good cold beer.
Fun NOLA French Quarter vibe. Sit back, enjoy a drink, and enjoy the ambiance. The Quarter is located downtown GSO.
The Quarter
Fun NOLA French Quarter vibe. Sit back, enjoy a drink, and enjoy the ambiance. The Quarter is located downtown GSO.
Places to Explore
Enjoy Greensboro's beautiful parks, museums, entertainment venues and more!
If you're a photographer, take your camera! Beautiful gardens to explore.
55 locals recommend
The Greensboro Arboretum
3299 Ashland DrIf you're a photographer, take your camera! Beautiful gardens to explore.
Take a walk through The Bog Garden and explore this beautiful bird sanctuary..
29 locals recommend
The Bog Garden
1101 Hobbs RdTake a walk through The Bog Garden and explore this beautiful bird sanctuary..
One of Greensboro's best places to explore and discover. Aquarium, museum, zoo, planetarium, & treetop adventure park.
195 locals recommend
Greensboro Science Center
4301 Lawndale DrOne of Greensboro's best places to explore and discover. Aquarium, museum, zoo, planetarium, & treetop adventure park.
Nice place to get in a game of golf or enjoy the walking trails at Piedmont Environmental Center just right across the road. Piedmont Environmental Center has 6.6 miles of natural trails. Great place to take a nice walk while enjoying nature. Just an 8 minute drive.
13 locals recommend
Jamestown Park Golf Course
7041 E Fork RdNice place to get in a game of golf or enjoy the walking trails at Piedmont Environmental Center just right across the road. Piedmont Environmental Center has 6.6 miles of natural trails. Great place to take a nice walk while enjoying nature. Just an 8 minute drive.
Enjoy a nice day of venturing out. Hike, bike, kyak, & more.
83 locals recommend
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Garden RdEnjoy a nice day of venturing out. Hike, bike, kyak, & more.
Historic farmhouse built in 1795. Take a tour through the mansion and get to know a bit of the history of Greensboro.
12 locals recommend
Blandwood Mansion
447 W Washington StHistoric farmhouse built in 1795. Take a tour through the mansion and get to know a bit of the history of Greensboro.
Enjoy some single A baseball and get your photo taken with the Greensboro Grasshopper. Look for their firework display after select Friday night games.
49 locals recommend
Greensboro Grasshoppers
408 Bellemeade StEnjoy some single A baseball and get your photo taken with the Greensboro Grasshopper. Look for their firework display after select Friday night games.
Great venues for all kinds of shows and concerts. Lots of big acts come through Greensboro. Approx 10 minutes down Gate City Blvd.
95 locals recommend
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
1921 W Gate City BlvdGreat venues for all kinds of shows and concerts. Lots of big acts come through Greensboro. Approx 10 minutes down Gate City Blvd.
Great new venue that welcomes the performing arts to Greensboro. We are really happy to call this area home and we really appreciate the arts and culture around here. Hope you can enjoy all Greensboro has to offer.
43 locals recommend
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
300 N Elm StGreat new venue that welcomes the performing arts to Greensboro. We are really happy to call this area home and we really appreciate the arts and culture around here. Hope you can enjoy all Greensboro has to offer.
Saturday from 7:30am-11:30am. Try something delicious from one of the many vendors. Pick up some fresh local produce and or some handmade items.
13 locals recommend
Greensboro Farmers Curb Market
501 Yanceyville StSaturday from 7:30am-11:30am. Try something delicious from one of the many vendors. Pick up some fresh local produce and or some handmade items.
Nice place to check out. You'll often find free outdoor music and friendly locals. Catch local artists showing off their talents. You'll find multiple eateries in the near vicinity and several cart vendors with tasty treats.
66 locals recommend
LeBauer Park @ Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc.
208 N Davie StNice place to check out. You'll often find free outdoor music and friendly locals. Catch local artists showing off their talents. You'll find multiple eateries in the near vicinity and several cart vendors with tasty treats.
Cool off at the Greensboro Ice House. Ice skating, hockey, & more.
9 locals recommend
Greensboro Ice House
6119 Landmark Center BlvdCool off at the Greensboro Ice House. Ice skating, hockey, & more.
Located in Archdale, NC (11 minute drive) you can check out our local amusement park. Zip lines, axe throwing, laser tag, escape room, & more. In the fall, they offer Spooky Woods haunted attraction.
17 locals recommend
Kersey Valley Attractions
1615 Kersey Valley RdLocated in Archdale, NC (11 minute drive) you can check out our local amusement park. Zip lines, axe throwing, laser tag, escape room, & more. In the fall, they offer Spooky Woods haunted attraction.
Bourbon Bowl
531 S Elm StCool new place in town. Located downtown Greensboro.
Take a walking tour of downtown Greensboro and get to know our haunted history.
Carolina History & Haunts Greensboro Ghost Tour
300 W Washington StTake a walking tour of downtown Greensboro and get to know our haunted history.
Great little venue to see great live bands. Some big acts come through here. Check out the schudule.
10 locals recommend
Cone Denim Entertainment Center
117 S Elm StGreat little venue to see great live bands. Some big acts come through here. Check out the schudule.
Carolina Theatre offers a wide variety of concerts, plays, & films. In October, check out Rocky Horror Picture Show. In December, enjoy It's a Wonderful Life on the big screen.
37 locals recommend
Carolina Theatre
310 S Greene StCarolina Theatre offers a wide variety of concerts, plays, & films. In October, check out Rocky Horror Picture Show. In December, enjoy It's a Wonderful Life on the big screen.
Fun and quirky museum in a former thrift store. If venturing downtown, it's fun to check out all of the ecclectic odds and ends. Check out the nearby shops and restaurants as well.
18 locals recommend
Elsewhere
606 S Elm StFun and quirky museum in a former thrift store. If venturing downtown, it's fun to check out all of the ecclectic odds and ends. Check out the nearby shops and restaurants as well.
Greensboro History Museum
130 Summit AveThis museum is historically significant for a sit-in that occurred in 1960. That sit in empowered students to change the face of segregation forever.
126 locals recommend
International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 S Elm StThis museum is historically significant for a sit-in that occurred in 1960. That sit in empowered students to change the face of segregation forever.
Take a step back in time and visit Old Salem in Winston Salem. Discover the diverse cultural history of the South while you explore this historical landmark. Don't forget to take home a box of Moravian cookies. It's a beautiful place to visit with the family at Christmas.
149 locals recommend
Old Salem Visitor Center
900 Old Salem RdTake a step back in time and visit Old Salem in Winston Salem. Discover the diverse cultural history of the South while you explore this historical landmark. Don't forget to take home a box of Moravian cookies. It's a beautiful place to visit with the family at Christmas.
Drive through Sunset Hills at Christmas and view all the pretty hand made lighted Christmas balls that hang from the trees of these elegant homes. This is a labor of community love that started with a few neighbors and spread throughout the city to become a fun way for neighbors and friends to unite and help feed those in need. Look for the donation areas throughout their neighborhood if you'd like to help feed our homeless community with non perishables food items.
Sunset Hills Historic District
2203 West Market StreetDrive through Sunset Hills at Christmas and view all the pretty hand made lighted Christmas balls that hang from the trees of these elegant homes. This is a labor of community love that started with a few neighbors and spread throughout the city to become a fun way for neighbors and friends to unite and help feed those in need. Look for the donation areas throughout their neighborhood if you'd like to help feed our homeless community with non perishables food items.
Enjoy some good laughs and dinner and drinks at the Comedy Zone. When you leave, take your free tickets for Arizona Pete's Country Music Saloon next door. Enjoy a band while you dance. 12 minute drive or uber commute.
10 locals recommend
Comedy Zone
1126 S Holden RdEnjoy some good laughs and dinner and drinks at the Comedy Zone. When you leave, take your free tickets for Arizona Pete's Country Music Saloon next door. Enjoy a band while you dance. 12 minute drive or uber commute.
Kotis Street Art
Check out our street art throughout the city. Lots of talent to behold!
ParTee Shack
Groceries/ Beverages
Publix Super Market at Grandover Village
6029 W Gate City BlvdConvenient grocery store just a mile away.
Harris Teeter
Less than a mile away.
Nearby grocery store right down Gate City. Budget friendly groceries and other ramdom odd and ends. Bag your own groceries at Lidl. 1.4 miles from Sprucewood Manor.
Lidl
5696 W Gate City BlvdNearby grocery store right down Gate City. Budget friendly groceries and other ramdom odd and ends. Bag your own groceries at Lidl. 1.4 miles from Sprucewood Manor.
Food scene
Mike’s Vegan Grill
Looking for local vegan food? Mike's is just 12 mins away.
Traveler advice
What to pack
To Pack
We do our best to provide lots of amenities to ensure you have a comfy stay. See our amenity list for what all is included and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
If visiting in the summer, don't forget to pack your swimsuit, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent for sunny days at the pool. You may want to bring your flip flops to help protect your feet on the toasty concrete pool deck.
Getting around
We suggest travelling by car
You'll find plenty to do within 20 mins of us. If you fly into Greensboro, this area has lots of Uber drivers and several cab companies. We are about a 14 minute drive from PTI airport. Many restaurants deliver and many folks utilize uber eats and doordash for food.
Ways to save
Enjoy our beautiful parks
Greensboro offers many free parks with free parking. Some even offer free museum tours on site. Some offer paddle boat and fishing equipment rental for a small fee. Take a nice long stroll, get in a bike ride, or enjoy a lovely picnic amongst the flowers, trees, and lakes. You'll find guides in the property and can find free music and event schedules online. Search Greensboro Parks and Recreation for more info.