A visit to the Greensboro Science Center brings an aquarium, museum and zoo together in one place. Greensboro can also be explored through a wide range of interests: the history of the Civil Rights Movement, hiking and mountain biking trails, gardens and local food culture. To plan your trip, you can first decide whether culture, nature or local food culture will shape your stay.
Cultural History from Two Perspectives
The International Civil Rights Center and Museum is located in the historic F. W. Woolworth building, where the Greensboro sit-ins took place in 1960. The museum documents key moments in the American Civil Rights Movement, connecting a specific historic site with the broader history of the movement.
An on-site small-group tour takes visitors through the entire permanent exhibition, including “The Battlegrounds,” and is fully led by staff. Times and prices may change; check the latest information before your visit.
The Greensboro History Museum features award-winning exhibitions about the city and beyond. Admission is free; check this information again before your visit.
The two museums have different focuses: the International Civil Rights Center and Museum centers on the Civil Rights Movement and its historic site, while the Greensboro History Museum offers exhibitions about the city and beyond. This difference can help you choose between a specific focus on the movement and a broader look at Greensboro.
Trails, Forest and Gardens
Greensboro has more than 30 miles of designated hiking trails and more than 30 miles of shared-use mountain biking trails. The stated trail distances may change as the trail network develops.
The Nat Greene Trail runs along the Lake Brandt watershed through a variety of mixed hardwood and pine stands. A 400-foot boardwalk is located near the trailhead on Old Battleground Road. The Piedmont Trail is popular with hikers, trail runners and birdwatchers. The descriptions emphasize different features when choosing between the two trails: vegetation and a boardwalk for the Nat Greene Trail, and the groups who use it for the Piedmont Trail.
If you would like to focus on plant collections and display gardens, the Greensboro Arboretum offers a different experience. The garden covers 17 acres and has 14 plant collections; a paved walking path and special display gardens are also among its features.
Local Food Culture and Choosing a Hotel
The Greensboro Farmers Curb Market connects visitors with local farmers, makers, culinary traditions and community life. Its offerings include locally produced and seasonal foods, prepared meals and handcrafted products. This lets you include a culinary focus in your plans alongside cultural and nature-related interests.
When looking for a hotel in Greensboro, it helps to first consider your interests: should Civil Rights history, time outdoors or local food culture shape your stay?
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