Our “Friendly Neighborhood” is a pretty cool place, so we cooked up our top self-guided tours when staying with us. Explore local food and drink, fascinating history, world-class art, and peaceful parks. You’ll find lots of exciting activities below!
Things to do in Greensboro
dINING
Enjoy Print Works Bistro adjacent to Proximity or our nearby sister restaurants, Green Valley Grill and Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen.
Concerts | Sports
Greensboro hosts world-class concerts and sporting events at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Aquatic Center, BB&T Soccer Complex and other city-wide venues.
Colleges and UNIVERSITIES
Proximity Hotel is centrally located near some of the best colleges and universities in North Carolina.
Greensboro Science Center
An aquarium, zoo, museum, and more are all nestled next to Country Park and the Greensboro Rotary Club Carousel!
MUSIC | THEATRE | DANCE
Attend professional theatre and enjoy a variety of music, concerts, and festivals.
Museums | History | art
Tour one of our many museums and learn about everything from the civil rights movement to modern science.
shopping
Go two blocks to 125+ shops at Friendly Center. Shop and tour the world’s largest retailer of china, crystal, flatware and collectibles at Replacements, Ltd or go to the many locally owned boutiques and shops.
Recreation
Stroll through some of the best city gardens in the Southeast, bike the nearby Greenway, or experience our well-maintained hiking trails, lakes, and parks.
Day Trips
There are great sites to see in and just out of Greensboro. Day trip to Seagrove, Old Salem, Durham and more.
DOWNTOWN
Experience the revival of downtown Greensboro (only three miles away!) with a variety of shops, galleries, museums, and parks.
Wineries | Breweries
Tour wineries, local breweries, and pubs using Proximity as your home-base.
Farmers Markets
Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and baked goods at one of Greensboro’s local Farmers Markets.
