Greensboro, NC Area Guide

Greensboro, NC Area Guide

General Information

Greensboro is a city on the move! Downtown Greensboro has enjoyed new office construction and new development like New Bridge Bank Park and residential developments, to become an award winning neo-traditional style neighborhood.

Whether you’re moving to Greensboro for business or school, work or play, residents will welcome you with open arms. There are great places to enjoy your day, whether you prefer shopping, or the park, fine dining or the movies. Students at Elon University School of Law enjoy the downtown area both for school and the night life. With the opening of the law school in 2006, nearly 300 professionals, highly educated men and women from all over the country have come to Greensboro, adding to the cosmopolitan feel. Innovative artistic endeavors like Elsewhere Artists Collaborative, attracts some of the most promising young artists from all over the world to create in a stimulating environment. This is turn draws other professionals who value a place where business and the arts co-exist and stimulate each other.
Businesses such as FedEx and Honda Aircraft have built multi million dollar complexes in Greensboro, creating more jobs than ever before, bringing skilled personnel to the area to enjoy not just a stimulated environment for businesses but excellent recreational opportunities. You can come to Greensboro and spend your 9-5 day working with an environment that offers great things to do and see. Everything from the Blandwood Mansion to the Greensboro Children’s Museum will make your off time a fun time for you, friends and family!

With great business opportunities, shopping, dining and outdoor parks that offer good facilities to enjoy, Greensboro has something for everyone!

History

Named for Major General Nathanael Greene, a commander of the American forces, Greensboro was established near the geographic center of Guilford County. Property could be purchased for $98 and streets were laid out, with then Governor Morehead asking that Greensboro being included on a new railroad. The city grew and was nicknamed “The Gate City” because it became a transportation hub for the entire state. By the 1890’s, the city had attracted northern industrialists changing Greensboro from a city within a decade. By 1900 Greensboro was home to large scale factories and was considered the home of the Southern textile industry. Today, Greensboro is home to industry and the arts, having grown from a small village to a city
To learn more, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensboro,_North_Carolina

Attractions & Activities

The Bog Garden Accessed by an elevated boardwalk, The Bog Garden has a half mile of trails that wind through a garden of plants and wildlife.
World War Memorial Stadium The oldest continuously used professional baseball facilities in the nation, it was replaced in 2005. Today, it offers a glimpse to a simpler time, welcoming visitors year round

Golf With 15 golf courses to choose from, there’s a course to suit every taste, and you can work on your short game or play a leisurely 18 holes year round!
For more attractions in the Greensboro area, visit: http://www.greensboronc.org/attractions.cfm

Parks & Recreation

Greensboro’s Parks Department manages several types of parks, from play areas to walking paths and regional parks that offer camping and facilities to enjoy.
For a complete listing of parks in the area, visit: http://www.greensboro-nc.gov

Events Calendar

No matter if your interests lie in the crafts area, music or fun filled family events, Greensboro offers many things for every one, all year round.
For more about events, visit: http://www.exploregreensboro.com/events.php