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. Below you’ll find lots of things to do.
Greensboro Things To Do
MUSIC | THEATRE | DANCE
Attend professional theatre and enjoy a variety of music concerts and festivals.
dINING
Enjoy Print Works Bistro adjacent to Proximity or our nearby sister restaurants, Green Valley Grill and Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen.
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 biking routes, or experience our well-maintained hiking and mountain bike trails, lake and parks.
Concerts | Sports
Greensboro hosts world-class concerts and sporting events at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Aquatic center and other city-wide venues.
Museums | History | art
Tour one of our many museums and learn about Civil Rights to modern science.
DOWNTOWN
Experience the revival of downtown Greensboro (three miles away) with a variety of shops, galleries, museums, 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.
Wineries | Breweries
Tour wineries and local breweries and pubs using Proximity as your base.
Colleges and UNIVERSITIES
Proximity Hotel is centrally located near some of the best colleges and universities in North Carolina.
