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City of Greensboro
Located on the scenic Piedmont plateau, Greensboro is part of the thriving Piedmont Triad that includes the cities of High Point and Winston-Salem. This large city has a rich past extending back more than two centuries, with the historic districts, museums and statues to prove it. Greensboro is also an expanding economic center and has attracted many large businesses to the area. In fact, Entrepreneur magazine rated Greensboro as the third-best place in the nation for business opportunities. Because of the international airport, travel to Greensboro is easy and the city offers many attractions for its visitors. From the charming downtown historic district and art galleries to city opera and yearly festivals, residents of Greensboro enjoy the best of metropolitan culture. The city also has a diverse population, giving it an ethnic flair that is hard to match and a strong African-American heritage, with several festivals and museums honoring the city's involvement in the Civil Rights movement.
Beneath Greensboro’s art, culture and business is a down to earth spirit inspired by the beautiful North Carolina countryside. Locals know how to have fun and relax, and there are plenty of opportunities for both. Some prefer bass fishing on Lake Brandt or cooling off at North Carolina’s largest water park, while others like to golf at Oak Hollow or take in a performance by the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. With so many resources in Greensboro and the surrounding area, locals live in one of the richest locales in North Carolina, and one of the best home towns in all of America.
Greensboro’s rich past and cultural diversity make for a vibrant mix of cultural opportunities. Several attractions in Greensboro honor the city’s key role in African-American history, including the African American Atelier Art Gallery, the Mattye Reed African American Heritage Museum and the African-American Arts Festival. Art lovers will enjoy several galleries in Greensboro that feature local and regional talent. Among these is the Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art, which highlights the visual arts of North Carolina for adults and children. Another popular attraction is the Guilford Native American Art Gallery, the first gallery in the Southeast to promote and sell traditional and contemporary Native-American works. International opera stars perform in full-scale productions by the Greensboro Opera Company, where locals can enjoy both classic and contemporary performances. The symphony orchestra is a well loved addition to the culture here, bringing acclaimed musicians to Greensboro. In summer, take advantage of the great weather to enjoy one of Greensboro’s popular festivals. The Eastern Music Festival attracts thousands of people to sixty classical concerts by professionals and students from across the globe. On Independence Day, visit the Fun Fourth Festival, held in downtown Greensboro’s historic district. The festival is full of fun, food and lively entertainment for people of all ages.
Greensboro’s gentle rolling hills are nestled between the coast and the Blue Ridge range of the Appalachians, making for wonderful scenery and a pleasant climate throughout the year. These mountains block the severe storms that would otherwise spill over from the Mississippi Valley and great Plains to the west. Only five days a year do temperatures stay below the freezing point. The Piedmont region thus has mild winters and warm summers, with the nearby Atlantic Ocean moderating the climate even more. Summers are warm, with average July high temperatures of 87. Humidity is a factor in the summer months, and the cooling rain showers welcome. Greensboro gets about 42 inches of rain a year, spread evenly though the seasons. Autumn is often the driest, but with the long growing season and ample precipitation in spring and summer, you don’t see anyone complaining. Average fall temperatures are in the 50s, falling to the high 30s for winter. Greensboro doesn’t get much snow, and what does fall is usually gone by the next day. The average year round temperature is just what you’d expect from a mild climate, resting at a balmy 60 degrees.
Greensboro has endless recreational opportunities and plenty of superb weather for enjoying them. The glittering North Carolina lakes are perfect for bass fishing, as well as water skiing and swimming. Besides breathtaking beauty, this area offers great hiking and backpacking, plus superb rock climbing areas within a short drive. Outdoors lovers and sports fans should find plenty to do in right in town, too. Thousands of people each year visit the Natural Science Center, which contains both the Greensboro Planetarium and a petting zoo. In addition, Greensboro has 22 public golf courses and 88 public tennis courts. Fans of spectator sports have found their home in Greensboro. The Greensboro Generals play professional hockey at the Greensboro Coliseum, and the city is also home to minor league teams in baseball and soccer. In addition, the Professional Golfers Association Tour visits every year for the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. The University of North Carolina Greensboro and North Carolina A&T University both field NCAA men’s and women’s teams. The 500 restaurants in Greensboro will satisfy the taste buds of even the most exacting connoisseur. Dining here ranges from five-star restaurants to finger-licking barbecue ribs. Movie lovers are provided for too, and will find 110 screens at 35 theaters. Greensboro is home to 35 shopping centers, including the Four Season Town Center and the Friendly Center. Antique shopping is an art form in Old Greensboro Historic District. Along with sophisticated recreation, Greensboro also provides small-town charm. Be sure to visit the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market for the area’s best fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and crafts.
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