1. Everyone From Greensboro Has An Advanced Degree In Coffeeology
Coffeeology in College Hill is the perfect spot to caffeinate for finals or just sip on a strong cup as you wake up to another beautiful morning in Greensboro.
2. Greensboro Locals Are Hopping On The Food Truck Bandwagon—Or Is It Band-Truck?
With delicious trucks like Taco Truck El Azteca and King Creole rolling into town, it’s fair to say Greensboro is catching up to the food truck trend.
3. Geek Is Still Chic In This Town
If your interests were the kind of thing that your high school peers made fun of, Greensboro will feel like heaven. Stop by Lost Ark and play retro arcade games or see a show at Geeksboro Coffee House and Cinema.
4. You’ll Empty Your Wallet Trying All The Amazing Beer At The Pour House
There’s a reason for this restaurant’s name—and it’s not just a pun. The Pour House is best enjoyed after payday, when you have plenty of money to spend on their awesome pub food and craft brews.
5. Nothing Beats The View From Hanging Rock
The locals know the best hiking spot in the city is Hanging Rock. The view from the top is nothing short of incredible.
6. All The Cool Kids Hang Out On Elm Street
South Elm Street is full of boutiques, clubs, bars, and art galleries. It’s where you’ll see Greensboro’s hippest residents hanging out on the weekend.
7. Never Ask To Share A Smith Street Diner Biscuit
They’re not for sharing. Yes, they’re the size of a very large baby’s head. Yes, you’ll have to unbutton your pants after eating one. But no, you should absolutely never suggest you share one of these beloved biscuits.
8. Crafted Has Perfected The Art Of Making Amazing Tacos
There’s a reason Crafted’s slogan is, “The art of the taco.” If you didn’t immediately wolf down their beer battered Mahi Mahi taco with sweet chipotle aioli, it’d be in a museum.
9. All The Best Local Bands Play At The Blind Tiger
If you’re an out-of-towner, the Blind Tiger is the best venue to take in the local music scene. You can almost always find tickets for under ten dollars, which beats spending that money to see yet another superhero movie in theaters.
10. The Best Getaway Is A Trip To Belews Lake
When residents are looking to get away from Greensboro for a day or two, they take a trip to nearby Belews Lake. If a full day of swimming and relaxing by the water sounds like your idea of fun, it’s the perfect getaway.
11. Bogs Are Way Prettier Than They Sound
The Bog Garden sounds like some creepy slushy garden out of a gothic novel, but it’s really much prettier than that. In fact, it just might be the prettiest garden in the entire city.
12. Stuffing Your Face With International Delights Is The Best Part Of The Mosaic Festival
Mosaic Festival is every foodie’s dream. You’ll find everything from Burmese food to Ethiopian food to French food. The best part? The street food fair features home cooks—and nothing beats a home cooked meal.
13. Greensboro Is The Most College-y College Town You’ll Ever Visit
Greensboro is home to the University of North Carolina, Guilford College, Greensboro College, Bennett College… and the list goes on. Campus life plays a big part in Greensboro life.
14. Greensboro Residents Love A Little Healthy Competition
There’s a reason Greensboro is nicknamed “Tournament Town.” The Greensboro Coliseum has hosted the Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament more times than any other city, and the PGA Tour stops in Greensboro annually. From figure skating to soccer, there’s no shortage of competition.
15. It May Be A Little City, But It Was A Big Part Of History
The Greensboro Sit-Ins at Woolworth’s diner were a pivotal turning point in the Civil Rights movement, and visitors can learn about Greensboro’s involvement at the International Civil Rights Center.
16. Yum Yum Is Seriously Yum Yum
For over 100 years Yum Yum Better Ice Cream and Hot Dogs has been serving up some of the best classic American treats you’ll ever eat. Yum Yum isn’t just a restaurant in Greensboro—it’s a piece of history.
17. America’s Favorite Pastime Reigns Supreme In Greensboro
If you’re visiting Greensboro and want to fit in the locals, catch a Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball game.
18. Folks From The Boro Love Their Time On The Green
Sedgefield Country Club is the place to golf in Greensboro. Each year, the club hosts the Wyndham Championship, a prestigious stop on the PGA tour.
19. Sometimes Greensboro Gets A Little High Brow
If you think Greensboro isn’t the kind of city where you’ll run into a lot of highfalutin classical fans, think again. The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra is proof that Greensboro residents know their stuff.
20. But Don’t Take Life Too Seriously In The Boro
Mon Frère, the local comedy troupe, and the comedy club The Idiot Box give life in Greensboro a little levity. If you fell asleep during the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra production, a comedy show from these local talents may be more up your alley.
21. Surprise, Surprise—Greensboro Lives Up To Its Name
Greensboro is unsurprisingly filled with plenty of green space to explore. From playing Frisbee on the college green or biking the Palmetto Trail, Greensboro residents love getting back to nature.
22. People From Greensboro Count Down To Every Third Thursday
On every third Thursday of the month, the South End neighborhood of downtown Greensboro is transformed into The City Market. If live music, local art, and fresh local food sound like your idea of a good time, you’ll be counting down with the rest of Greensboro.
23. Greensboro Cyclists Are Taking Over On And Off The Road
Greensboro has tons of fantastic mountain biking trails, but with the number of college campuses in the city, it’s not surprising that cyclists are also taking to the roads. If you’re all about reducing carbon emissions and getting some exercise, Greensboro is the place to do it.
24. Even After Graduation, Greensboro Residents Love To Learn
The learning doesn’t stop after you put away the cap and gown in Greensboro. The Greensboro Science Center has the coolest museum, zoo, and aquarium around, and is the perfect way to brush up on all those things you forgot after you took your final exam.
25. Everyone From Greensboro Has Read “Ender’s Game”
Orson Scott Card is kind of a big deal. He’s one of Greensboro’s most famous residents, but the coolest part is that the setting for many of his books, including “Ender’s Game,” is Greensboro.
26. Everyone Gets Artsy On First Fridays
If you’re looking to tap into your artsy side, First Fridays in Greensboro are the perfect opportunity to see the best local talent. Live music, artists selling their work, and local business handing out free samples are more than enough reasons to go.
27. Greensboro Residents Are A Bunch Of Locavores
If you’re a fan of fresh local produce, you won’t have any trouble finding it in Greensboro. The Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is the perfect place to stock up.
28. The Carolina Theater Is Definitely Haunted
Legend has it that the 1981 fire was set by the woman it killed. Her ghost haunts the building, moving the seats up and down.
29. That Amazing Smell Is Coming From Mother Murphy’s
If you ever wonder why the streets suddenly smell like butterscotch, a local will happily tell you it’s just Mother Murphy’s. The Greensboro factory produces flavors for commercial foods and a lot of yummy smells for residents.
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