Local’s Guide: Day in Downtown Greensboro, NC

Greensboro is a thriving city with lots of hidden gems! This guide gives you the inside scoop of what to do downtown and where to go from a locals' perspective! All places are walkable and there are plenty of options!

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Breakfast Time

(8am-10am)

Chez Genèse

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More of a French-inspired specialty breakfast with delicious unique items. They are committed to hiring adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Overall, the atmosphere here is incredible!

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Jake's Diner

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This is your place for a casual and less expensive breakfast.

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ExploreWhat's Unique to Greensboro

(10am-12pm and/or after lunch)

International Civil Rights Center & Museum

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This place is really incredible! If you would like to go, get your tickets online ahead of time and take the guided tour, as you'll hear more stories and the impact is greater!

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Greensboro History Museum

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LeBauer Park @ Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc.

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A great place to relax outside. In the warmer months, they have a beautiful art installation over the park. There is often live music or festivals happening here on weekends!

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Elsewhere

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This place is the most unique place I've ever been to! It's a old thrift shop turned into a museum/artist space. They have art installations by local artists on every inch of the wall. There is a small fee to enter.

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Lunch Favorites on Elm St

(12pm-1pm)

Jerusalem Market on Elm

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Casual Mediterranean food place with lots of seating and a back patio. The falafel is my favorite!

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Natty Greene's Downtown

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Local favorite with craft beer, a large menu, indoor and outdoor seating.

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Shopping Musts

(1pm-5pm)

Scuppernong Books

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Design Archives Emporium

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Vintage To Vogue Boutique

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Refuel with a Coffee

(2pm)

Northern Roots Coffeehouse

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Beautiful coffee shop with delicious coffee. They always have a wide variety of creative seasonal drinks and have alternative milks. Grab a coffee and sit in the scenic window to watch Greensboro locals pass by!

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Downtown Common Grounds

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Laid back local favorite with coffee, teas, ice cream, and beer!

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Best Sit Down Dinner Spots

(5pm-7pm)

Lao Restaurant and Bar

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Perfect date night spot!

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M'Coul's Public House

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More laid back Irish pub with a large food menu. Ask to sit on the roof if it's open!

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Grab a drink!

(After Dinner)

Boxcar Bar + Arcade

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One of my favorite places in Greensboro! A bar and arcade with classic games, pinball, air hockey, and so much more. Lots of outdoor seating and often live music. They also have delicious brick oven pizza for any late night snacks!

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