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Best for Kids in Greensboro

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The Green Hill Center is dedicated to promoting arts and culture. It has four floors of art galleries that host a variety of paintings and cultural exhibits. Additionally, there are studios, classrooms and rehearsal halls that showcase events and informative workshops. If you enjoy arts and culture, the Green Hill Center is the place to go.

Get out and discover Greensboro when you explore the Downtown Greenway. The Downtown Greenway is a 4-mile route that is perfect for walking, running or biking. An added plus is that the greenway takes you through many of the historic and interesting sights that Greensboro has to offer. Hop off the greenway to grab a bite to eat at one of the numerous local restaurants or do some shopping, then when you are done just get back on and continue your pleasant afternoon out.

The ground where the Battle for Guilford Courthouse was waged, this national military park is a solemn commemoration of the soldiers and militia who valiantly braved the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. Back during the Revolutionary War, the battle for Guilford Courthouse was fought, with Major General Nathanael Greene and his men trying to defend the land. Complete with a tapestry of exhibits, monuments and dense forests, the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is truly an indelible chapter marking the pages of America's history.

The Greensboro Arboretum is more than just a beautiful park complete with wedding gazebo, a fountain, arbor and bridges, though those features in and of themselves make the grounds worth a visit. What makes the arboretum extra special is that it provides a wealth of information for landscape designers or people who simply want some ideas for their garden. The property's 17 acres (6.88 hectares) have been split into 12 plant collections, grouped based on plant size, species, optimum growing conditions, or blossoming times. The grounds also contain a butterfly garden, the exceptional rose garden, rhododendron garden and walking trails.

The mission and focus of the Community Theatre of Greensboro is to spread the many joys of the theatre and the arts. This truly is a community, with its outreach to not just put on productions, but also for families and for younger generations. Some productions even put on wholly by the youth and for the youth. Classes, camps and workshops are offered for adults, children, teenagers and seniors.

The Natural Science Center of Greensboro takes attendees through worlds once inhabited by dinosaurs with 36-foot (10 meters) tall T-Rex models, as well as places to learn about the natural earth like the Gem and Mineral Gallery. There are also aquatic labs where everyone can pet and get to know more about snakes, amphibians and other sea-creatures. A trip to this center and all the attractions within is an experience that all members of the family can enjoy.

Winston-Salem's SciWorks Science Center is a great place to take the entire family for an educational outing. The center offers three different and exciting experiences. There is a museum with numerous hands-on and interactive exhibits that are perfect for kids. Take a walk through the 5-acres of outdoor trails of the environmental park. Or sit back in the planetarium and enjoy laser shows or other special events. You are sure to learn something new about our world during a visit here.

Bur-Mil Park is located on the shores of Lake Brandt in Guilford County. The premises include a swimming pool that is used for local swim meets, a clubhouse that can be rented for corporate or social events, a golf course, tennis courts, and trails for hiking or biking. Visitors to the park can take lessons in any of the aforementioned sports, and picnic areas and a wildlife center are also available to the public.

The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem lets kids learn in fun ways. Kids can burn off some energy in the climbing lobby, have storytime in the library, use oversized blocks to create cars and forts in the "Build It" area, and create their own masterpiece in the art studio. Don't miss the Enchanted Forest, which offers a dozen play stations incorporating folklore and fairy tales. The museum is also a popular place for children's parties.

The key aspect to the Greensboro Children's Museum, the part that they stress is that above all else, is that the children that come through their doors get to experience something educational and interactive. There are outreach programs for children throughout the community that seek to educate the youth about nature through activities in science. There are various kinds of field-trips available including fun sleepovers.

The Reynolda House Museum of American Art is a gallery that has been collecting and promoting American art since the 1960s. Here one will find a splendid collection of artworks and objects, from furniture and costumes to sculptures and paintings. The Reynolda House Museum of American Art also holds various events such as dance, concerts, theater and literary programs to instill awareness of art in children as well as adults.

Center City Park sits on 1.9 acres (0.77 hectares) right in the center of downtown Greensboro. The Greensboro Cultural Center, the city's history museum and the YWCA are also nearby which makes great use of the park. What's more is that one of the main contributions the park serves is as a meeting spot for residents to assemble for events like free outdoor movie screenings or live musical performances.

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