Michael And Eva’s guidebook
Fun things to do nearby
Local, family-run brewery with a large outdoor beer garden. They often have live music (check out their Facebook account for a schedule) and food trucks, or you can bring your own food. About a 15 min. walk, 5 min drive.
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Oden Brewing Company
802 W Gate City BlvdLocal, family-run brewery with a large outdoor beer garden. They often have live music (check out their Facebook account for a schedule) and food trucks, or you can bring your own food. About a 15 min. walk, 5 min drive.
Beautiful art museum run by UNCG and open (and free) to the public. It is about a 15-min walk from the house.
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Weatherspoon Art Museum
1005 Tate StBeautiful art museum run by UNCG and open (and free) to the public. It is about a 15-min walk from the house.
This probably shouldn't be under "fun" things to do, but rather educational and impactful things to do while you are in Greensboro.
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International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 S Elm StThis probably shouldn't be under "fun" things to do, but rather educational and impactful things to do while you are in Greensboro.
Local bookstore that also sells coffee and beer. They often have speakers and other events.
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Scuppernong Books
304 S Elm StLocal bookstore that also sells coffee and beer. They often have speakers and other events.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
120 W Lewis StArcade with a bar and pizza shop.
The Blind Tiger
1819 Spring Garden StLive music venue
Peabody Park
West Market StreetBeautiful place to walk, and walking distance from the house.
The Greensboro Arboretum
3299 Ashland DrNice place to take a walk.
Restaurants
Casual pub with good food and sports on the TVs. Outdoor seating available. About a 10 minute walk from the house.
Old Town Draught House
1205 Spring Garden StreetCasual pub with good food and sports on the TVs. Outdoor seating available. About a 10 minute walk from the house.
Happy Bowl
1201 W Gate City BlvdDelicious and healthy Asian fusion, right down the street. Delivery available.
This is a chain restaurant, but they have healthy and delicious smoothies, salads, and sandwiches and it is super close to the house.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1201 West Gate City BoulevardThis is a chain restaurant, but they have healthy and delicious smoothies, salads, and sandwiches and it is super close to the house.
Great food at a reasonable price, full bar. Outdoor seating available.
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Freeman's Grub & Pub
1820 Spring Garden StGreat food at a reasonable price, full bar. Outdoor seating available.
Asian-style vegetarian food. It's Eva's favorite restaurant and she's not a vegetarian. They have limited outdoor seating.
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Boba House
332 Tate StAsian-style vegetarian food. It's Eva's favorite restaurant and she's not a vegetarian. They have limited outdoor seating.
Delicious and inexpensive home-style food. Their Friday Fish special is delicious. Note they are not open on Sat. or Sun. You can find their menu on Facebook. They do not have outdoor seating.
Coliseum Country Cafe
1904 Coliseum BlvdDelicious and inexpensive home-style food. Their Friday Fish special is delicious. Note they are not open on Sat. or Sun. You can find their menu on Facebook. They do not have outdoor seating.
Breakfast, burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes. They have a nice area for outside seating. They do not sell beer but they let you bring your own if you are eating outside (and there is a grocery right across the street that has one of the best selections of beers around).
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Emma Key's
2206 Walker AveBreakfast, burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes. They have a nice area for outside seating. They do not sell beer but they let you bring your own if you are eating outside (and there is a grocery right across the street that has one of the best selections of beers around).
A local favorite for hamburgers. Gluten-free buns are available upon request.
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Hops Burger Bar
2419 Spring Garden StA local favorite for hamburgers. Gluten-free buns are available upon request.
Scrambled Southern Diner
2417 Spring Garden StBest place for breakfast. Outdoor patio.
Wonderful place to have dinner outdoors. They have a large, somewhat secluded patio with a fountain. Their menu is simple but diverse. The restaurant is right next to some downtown parks.
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Europa Bar & Cafe
200 N Davie StWonderful place to have dinner outdoors. They have a large, somewhat secluded patio with a fountain. Their menu is simple but diverse. The restaurant is right next to some downtown parks.
Irish pub with good food and a nice outdoor patio. Located in downtown Greensboro.
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M'Coul's Public House
110 W McGee StIrish pub with good food and a nice outdoor patio. Located in downtown Greensboro.
A tourist favorite. They have a lot of outdoor seating where you can watch some of the hustle and bustle of downtown.
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Grey's Tavern
343 S Elm StA tourist favorite. They have a lot of outdoor seating where you can watch some of the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Fancier restaurant in the O'Henry hotel. They are open for lunch and dinner and serve a nice Sunday brunch. You can also have afternoon tea in the O'Henry hotel lobby.
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Green Valley Grill
622 Green Valley RdFancier restaurant in the O'Henry hotel. They are open for lunch and dinner and serve a nice Sunday brunch. You can also have afternoon tea in the O'Henry hotel lobby.
Delicious pizza and subs, there is a take out area next to a small bar where locals like to hang out. Open late and they often have live music. They deliver, too.
New York Pizza
337 Tate StDelicious pizza and subs, there is a take out area next to a small bar where locals like to hang out. Open late and they often have live music. They deliver, too.
Coffee and Dessert
Tate Street Coffee House
334 Tate StGood coffee and a short 15-20 min walk away.
Delicious ice cream! They also sell hot dogs (the super red ones, which we don't love but this is the place if you do!)
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Yum Yum Better Ice Cream
1219 Spring Garden StDelicious ice cream! They also sell hot dogs (the super red ones, which we don't love but this is the place if you do!)
Incredible milkshakes and desserts in a cool corner spot downtown.
Savor The Moment Bakery & Dessert Cafe
124 North Davie StreetIncredible milkshakes and desserts in a cool corner spot downtown.
Cheesecakes by Alex
315 S Elm StA must visit if you are downtown
Easy Peasy Decadent Desserts
1616 Battleground AveGluten-free treats are available here.
grocery store/market
Closest market, located right down the street. Note that they do not sell beer or wine and unfortunately they cater almost exclusively to UNCG students and as such their hours are very limited in the summer and over fall, winter, and spring breaks.
Bestway Marketplace UNCG
1201 W Gate City BlvdClosest market, located right down the street. Note that they do not sell beer or wine and unfortunately they cater almost exclusively to UNCG students and as such their hours are very limited in the summer and over fall, winter, and spring breaks.
Co-op with organic products and grab-n-go meals. They offer delivery service as well.
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Deep Roots Market
600 N Eugene StCo-op with organic products and grab-n-go meals. They offer delivery service as well.
Food Lion
1911 Coliseum BlvdThe closest big grocery store.
ABC Store
115-B N Cedar StClosest liquor store (You can only buy liquor from ABC stores in NC)
Kid-focused places
A great place to take kids. They have an old-fashioned carousel that is only $2 a ride. The property borders Countryside park that includes a lake and walking trails. It is about a 15-20 min drive from the house.
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Greensboro Science Center
4301 Lawndale DrA great place to take kids. They have an old-fashioned carousel that is only $2 a ride. The property borders Countryside park that includes a lake and walking trails. It is about a 15-20 min drive from the house.
An interactive place to take the kids. They have activities for kids ages 1 to 15.
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Greensboro Children's Museum
220 N Church StAn interactive place to take the kids. They have activities for kids ages 1 to 15.
This park is right downtown and has a playground and splash park for kids.
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LeBauer Park @ Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc.
208 N Davie StThis park is right downtown and has a playground and splash park for kids.