Greensboro Vacation and Trip Information

Named after patriot American Revolution commander Nathanael Greene, Greensboro lies in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region. The Greensboro area was originally inhabited by Keyauwee and Saura Indians, then Germans, Quakers and Scotch-Irish colonists.

Today, Greensboro is a center for educational, business and cultural pursuits. Greensboro offers more than 170 parks and recreational facilities such as Barber Park and Bog Garden, where visitors can stroll along a raised wooden walkway to see exotic swamp flora. Several colleges call Greensboro home, including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bennett College for Women and Guilford College. Art buffs will enjoy exploring historical and contemporary works at venues like the Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Center for Visual Arts.