Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Top Five Attractions in Greensboro

Greensboro is a beautiful place located between the mountains of the Atlantic Coast and North Carolina. Offering more than 135 attractions, Greensboro is the perfect place to relax and be engrossed in a different fun activity. You can enjoy shopping at antique shops and boutiques, and world class golf in this revitalizing commercial and industrial district of Greensboro. Let’s look at top 5 main attractions in this city.

Greensboro Historical Museum

Spend a day at the Greensboro Historical Museum and get a chance to experience the unique American heritage. You get to learn more about the rich history of this exciting southern city and its role in the story of America till date. “Voices of a City: Greensboro North Carolina” is a nationally recognized for its storytelling techniques. The museum is located at the 130 Summit Ave. The Greensboro Historical Museum offers a chance to learn about the American Revolution, heroism of First Lady Dolley Madison, Underground Railroad depots, and many more.

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park


Guilford Courthouse National Military Park located at 2332 New Garden Road honors and celebrates the Battle of Guilford Court House, that as fought on March 15, 1781. You will see various monuments dedicated to both American and British soldiers who fought this Revolutionary battle, with all the small details. The park offers a 30 minute live action film and the revolutionary war museum exhibits as an indoor activity. This is a must visit park for those of you who are into the early history. 

International Civil Rights Center &Museum


I’m sure you have seen it in several movies and video clips but International Civil Rights Center & Museum (ICRCM) gives you a chance to experience it in real and look straight back into the history. The main reason why ICRCM exist is to ensure that the world never forgets about the bravery showed by the four young courageous North Carolina students of the AT&T State College, Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, Ezell Blair, Jr. and David Richmond. They started the civil rights movement in 1960. You will see the original pieces that will make your learning process authentic.

Greensboro Science Center

Greensboro Science Center is a family destination that offers great attractions like aquarium, zoo, science museum, and a 3D theatre. You get to see the variety of aquatic life like penguins, sting rays, sharks, a rare fishing cat, an anaconda and different species of fish in the only inland aquarium, The Carolina SciQuarium. You can experience an up close encounters with tigers, crocodiles, red panda, meerkats and many more in the zoological park. 

Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden

If you love flowers, then I’m sure you will fall in love with this place. This 7.5 acre garden, known for its immense planting, is one of the most popular attractions in North Carolina. Come and experience an interactive landscape in a Sensory Garden.  The Wedding Garden & Chandler Wedding Gazebo, the Woodland Stream, a man-made re-circulating stream, Paver Plaza, Camberly's Garden and various sculptures are some of the top attractions within the garden.

How to get there

You will get various airport shuttles in Greensboro that operates to and from Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport. If you are new to the city choose our Greensboro airport shuttle to get to these popular tourist destinations. Our chauffeurs are familiar with all the routes in North Carolina. We will give you a relaxing and comfortable ride in our Greensboro airport shuttle.