This tiny city block in downtown Greensboro once had a gigantic reputation. Not so much for its charbroiled beef patties — though they, too, were plentiful — but for its colorful characters and their wild shenanigans.
The Art of Exploration
Through the eyes of Greensboro artist Katie Podracky, a challenging year was an opportunity for adventure: In 2020, she and her family visited every state park in North Carolina. Her paintings turn each park into a joyful kaleidoscope of color and memory.
3 Spots to Celebrate Black History Month at the Table
Dig into authentic Jamaican food in Rocky Mount and Wilson, sip sparkling wine at Charlotte’s only Black-owned winery, and savor a bourbon “banoffee” pecan cinnamon roll in Greensboro.
A Local’s Guide to Greensboro
In the Gate City, let little ones have a ball on the one-of-a-kind playground at Keeley Park, discover local history and world-class art on a trip to the museum, and save a round of applause for the performing arts scene.
A Fresh Start at Chez Genèse
At a French-style café in downtown Greensboro, employees with developmental disabilities can shine, and everyone can enjoy a meal prepared with love and care.
The Fabric of Our Lives in Greensboro
A 90-foot-long, multicolored sculptural net flutters above LeBauer Park, bringing a powerful sense of community to this multicultural downtown equally known for its history of civil rights advances and textile manufacturing.
NC By Train: Greensboro
Hop off at the Greensboro train station to spend a day exploring downtown Gate City, home to civil rights history, boutiques, and flavorful eats.
Tales from the Archives at Shaw University
Shaw University in Raleigh set the template for historically Black colleges and universities across the South — and helped establish the nation’s largest HBCU, North Carolina A&T State University.
There’s a 40-Year-Old Doughnut at UNC-Greensboro
No, really.
