A Weekend in Greensboro

A Guide to Visiting Greensboro, NC

Deborah Holt Noel, host of NC Weekend, joins Elizabeth Hudson of Our State magazine for a day out on State Street in Greensboro. Explore some downtown shops, delicious places to dine and desserts to indulge in during Deb’s day trip and beyond. 

Get inspiration from NC Weekend for your own trip full of hidden gems and unique shopping in Greensboro. Explore more places to eat, play and stay below. 

Check out all of the locations featured in Deborah's trip to Greensboro below.

Shops

Vida Pour Tea Shop 
Vida Pour Tea Shop is a cozy tea shop offering a vast selection of loose-leaf teas and a relaxing lounge atmosphere. 
vidapourtea.com 

Lillo Bella Boutique 
Lillo Bella Boutique is a curated women’s fashion boutique offering timeless, sophisticated apparel and accessories. 
lillobellaboutique.com 

Rhyme and Reason Chocolate Company 
Rhyme and Reason is a gourmet bean-to-bar craft chocolate shop that features ethically sourced, sustainable ingredients. 
rhymeandreasonchocolate.com 

Architectural Salvage 
Architectural Salvage seeks to preserve materials and objects from historic homes as a warehouse full of vintage treasures. 
preservationgreensboro.org 

Restaurants

Cafe Pasta & Grille 
Cafe Pasta & Grille offers traditional but authentic and fun Italian food in a casual environment in downtown Greensboro. 
cafepasta.com 

Legends Ice Cream and Churros 
From sweet to spicy, Legends Ice Cream and Churros serves artistic gourmet desserts that pack a punch.  
legendsicecream.com 

The Hot Dog Church 
Carraway United Methodist Church, also known as "The Hot Dog Church," has been serving hot dogs to the community for generations, every Saturday at 1301 Sixteenth St, Greensboro, NC 27405.

Inns & Hotels

The Grandover Resort and Spa 
The Grandover Resort and Spa in Greensboro offers golf, fine dining and, of course, a luxury spa. 
grandoverresort.com  

Julian Price House 
At the Julian Price House, enjoy a Tudor-style home that has been lovingly restored to the grandeur of the Jazz Age. 
julianpricehouse.com 

The Historic Magnolia House 
Uncover the fascinating story of The Magnolia House, a historic hotel in Greensboro, opened in 1949. It was once of the only hotels between Atlanta and Richmond where African Americans could stay overnight during the Jim Crow era. 
thehistoricmagnoliahouse.org 

Museums & Entertainment

Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts  
Enjoy a night out at a modern performing arts theater featuring high-quality acoustics and pre-show dining. 
tangercenter.com  

Greensboro History Museum 
Learn how Greensboro’s role in the textile industry earned it the nickname “Jeansboro,” and more of the town’s history. 
greensborohistory.org 

Greensboro Science Center 
Stop by the Greensboro Science Center for educational and fun activities, from ziplining to exploring the zoo. 
greensboroscience.org