Greensboro is the largest city in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and the third-most populous city in the state. With nearly 300,000 residents, more than 47,000 college students, and entertainment such as sports, shopping, an expansive parks and greenway system, and more, it is easy for Spartans to find things to do and places to explore! UNC Greensboro’s campus is just a mile from downtown – the perfect place to take a study break and enjoy great restaurants, cultural events, museums, and parks.