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Greensboro was established in 1808 and is known as The Gate City. The nickname came about because of the railroad that once made it a prominent spot between its North-South and East-West routes.
The city is also known more recently for major Civil Rights era movements in the 1960s. The city offers many museums and locations to learn more about Civil Rights.
Nearest Airport
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO): 14 miles, about 20 minutes by car
Hotel Address
442 Gorrell St., Greensboro
North Carolina, United States 27435
Historic Hotels of America Recommended Points of Interest
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Bennett College
Small, women-only, HBCU liberal arts college. Bennett College is renowned for its intimate, engaging learning community that produces phenomenal women scholars and global leaders.
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Bog Garden at Benjamin Park
This garden features an elevated boardwalk which meanders through 7 acres of natural wetlands. Stone pathways traverse a forested hillside, and visitors can enjoy the sounds of water at Serenity Falls while viewing the many varieties of plants, birds, and other wildlife inhabiting the area.
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Carolina Theatre
The Carolina Theatre, originally billed as “The Showplace of the Carolinas,” opened on Halloween night in 1927 as a 2,200-seat vaudeville theater. The Carolina was considered to be the finest theater between Washington D.C. and Atlanta.
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Greensboro Children's Museum
Designed to inspire hands-on learning through play, GCM offers a fun, energetic and safe environment for all ages.
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Greensboro Cultural Center
The Greensboro Cultural Center is a City of Greensboro Office of arts & culture facility, and is home to many arts-related programs.
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Greensboro History Museum
In partnership with the community, the Greensboro History Museum collects the city’s diverse history and connects people to that history and one another through engaging exhibits, educational programs and community dialogue.
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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. This 2.5 hour battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.
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LeBauer Park & Center City Park
Open air and accessible parks with food kiosks, playgrounds, dog park, and art sculptures.
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Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
The 3,000-seat venue is home to touring Broadway productions, concerts, Guilford College’s Bryan Series, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performances, comedy shows and all types of family entertainment.
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The Greensboro Science Center
The Greensboro Science Center is a science museum and zoological park established in 1957 and located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 2008, and is a member of the American Alliance of Museums.
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The International Civil Rights Center & Museum
Animating an iconic landmark recognized across the globe, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum opened in 2010 as a comprehensive museum of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and an innovative educational organization devoted to understanding and advancing civil and human rights in this country and the world.
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Weatherspoon Art Museum
The Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro enriches the lives of diverse individuals and connects multiple communities, both on and off campus, by presenting, interpreting, and collecting modern and contemporary art.
