16 Reasons To Spend Your Summer In Greensboro

Check out our top picks for all of the amazing reasons to spend your summers in Greensboro– without breaking the bank!

1. LimeBikes

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Take a bike ride on the Downtown Greenway or through Downtown Greensboro. With LimeBikes it doesn't matter where you are, just scan the QR code through the LimeBike app and go! If you're worried about walking around in the summer heat, finding parking downtown, breaking the bank to fill up on gas, or purchasing and storing your own bicycle, a LimeBike is the perfect solution.

Download the Limebike app to start riding.

2. Greenways, Parks, and Gardens

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Greensboro has plenty of outdoor space to enjoy during the summer! Visit one the city’s four gardens: the Arboretum, The Bog Garden, Bicentennial Gardens, and Gateway Gardens, one of eleven greenways, or one of the more than 100 parks. With so much green space you’re bound to find the right place for you!

3. LeBauer Park

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Speaking of Greensboro's parks . . . there are events happening in LeBauer Park practically everyday during the summer. There's FREE City Sunset Concerts on Saturdays. FREE Tunes @ Noon on Wednesdays. FREE Full Moon Fusion concert events. FREE Sunday Jazz Picnics. And FREE First Friday Drum Circles. Check out their website to plan your next visit. Plus, enjoy the public art, food, playground, dog park, ping-pong tables, and interactive fountains any time.

4. Free Fitness Classes

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On Tuesdays May-October head over to the Morehead Park Trailhead on the Downtown Greenway for FREE outdoor fitness classes.

5. GreenHill Gallery

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Visit the GreenHill Center for NC Art in the Downtown Greensboro Cultural Center. Wednesday evenings feature FREE family night for exploring the gallery exhibit or making art in the studios.

6. Cinema in the Yard

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Visit Revolution Mill all summer long to check out FREE outdoor movies. Enjoy warm summer evenings outdoors, pack a picnic, or grab food and drink at Natty Greene's Kitchen + Market or pizza at Cugino Forno.

7. Greensboro Science Center

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The Greensboro Science Center is a great place to visit year-round, but it also features some amazing summer exhibits.

Entry is free for members, $13.50 for adults, and $12.50 for children.

8. Murals

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Greensboro is home to over 150 works of public art. Summer is a great time to get out and see all of the sculptures, murals, and installations that Greensboro has to offer. New murals are popping up on buildings all over the city practically everyday. Check out this Greensboro public art map to start exploring art around the city– all FREE for viewing.

9. Elsewhere Museum

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Elsewhere is a museum set within a former thrift store that re-invents old things to build collaborative futures. The museum features and ever-changing, interactive environment of artwork and objects. So everytime you visit, the experience is different! Plus admission is just $1- $5! Visit the Elsewhere website to see current events and to learn more about their artists residency program!

10. Kayaking at the Lakes

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Enjoy a day on the water at of Greensboro’s lakes: Lake Higgins, Lake Brandt, and Lake Townsend. Go fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or sail boating at one of these beautiful locations. Rentals and program are available at all locations!

11. Jazz and Cocktails at O'Henry

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The beautiful O’Henry Hotel has become a local hotbed for jazz. Every Thursday, jazz artists are joined by guest vocalists, who cover The Great American Songbook and jazz classics including swing, and modal classics from the late ‘50s to early ‘60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early ‘60s. All you have to do is show up and enjoy the music, and maybe order a cocktail or two! No cover charge!

12. Hanging Rock State Park

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Only a short one hour drive from Greensboro, Hanging Rock State Park is a popular destination for those wanting to get out of the city and into nature! The most popular trail leads to the park’s namesake hanging rock and beautiful views of surrounding land! The park also features waterfalls, bike trails, and rock climbing.

13. Weatherspoon Museum

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This free admission art museum located on The University of North Carolina at Greensboro campus features modern and contemporary art. From its inception in 1941, the museum has focused on building a permanent collection of modern and contemporary American art that is now considered one of the best in the Southeast. From rotating exhibitions and education opportunities to community events, WAM is a Greensboro staple you shouldn’t miss!

Visit Weatherspoon on Thursday evenings during the summer for Tours & Treats, a free event with 30-minute guided yours and summer snacks.

14. Latham Skate Park

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The recently opened Latham Skatepark is the first in Greensboro and has so far been a huge hit! The 10,000-square-feet concrete park features an 8-foot flow bowl, a vert wall, an A-frame, rails, a “snow plow,” boxes, hubba ledges and more for use by skateboards, bikes, in-line skates and scooters.

15. RED Cinemas

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More than your average movie theatre, RED Cinemas offers espresso, wine, craft beer, and gourmet snacks along with cinema stables like popcorn, candy, and soda. The theatre also shows those indie films you’ve been dying to see!

...While you’re there, check out the current murals featured on the both sides of the building!

16. First Fridays

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On the first Friday of every month, First Friday attracts new and returning patrons of all ages to celebrate what Downtown Greensboro has to offer. Shops, local art galleries, studios, museums keep their doors late, and downtown parks host musicians and performers during these evenings of entertainment. View events specific to each First Friday here!