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Greensboro, NC, United States of America · North Carolina

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About Greensboro

Greensboro is a city in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The Greensboro–High Point metropolitan area has an estimated 801,000 residents, with the metropolitan area also encompassing the overall center of North Carolina. The city of Greensboro is the most populous city in Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, home to about 1.7 million residents. The population of the city of Greensboro was 299,035 in the 2020 census and estimated at 308,667 in 2025, making it the third-most populous city in North Carolina and the 67th-most populous city in the U.S.

Best time
May - Oct
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/New_York
Population
299,035
Elevation
266 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Center City ParkPark · Center City Park, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
  • Carolina TheatreTheatre · Carolina Theatre, 310 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States of America
  • StagelightsTheatre · Stagelights, 314 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States of America
  • Liberation LanePark · Liberation Lane, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States of America
  • Stephen D. Byers TheaterTheatre · Stephen D. Byers Theater, 200 North Davie Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Mount Helca MillSightseeing · Mount Helca Mill, West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27402, United States of America
  • Greensboro Law SchoolSightseeing · Greensboro Law School, West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403, United States of America
  • International Civil Rights Center & MuseumMuseum · International Civil Rights Center & Museum, 134 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States of America
  • Sit-insSightseeing · Sit-ins, North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States of America
  • Black Lives MatterSightseeing · Black Lives Matter, South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27406, United States of America

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FAQs about Greensboro

May - Oct

Location

Greensboro, NC, United States of America

Greensboro, NC, United States of America

36.0726° N, 79.7920° W

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