Top Rated Attracties in Greensboro

If you are into NASCAR and stock car racing, then the name of Richard Petty or The King will certainly excite you. Considered to be one of the legendary NASCAR drivers of all time, the Richard Petty Museum is a must visit for his fans. Opened in 1988, this repository not only showcases Petty's life but also his family's contribution to this sport. Get to know about the pioneering patriarch Lee Petty, his sons, Richard and Maurice, and nephew Dale Inman at the Hall of Fame. From their achievements to their huge impact in the game and NASCAR, it is all covered here. Head to Reaper Shed where Lee Petty started his career in building these mean machines. They even have a few models from the Pixar movie, Cars, on display. Get fascinated by their exhibits of racing cars and paraphernalia. Check out their gift store for merchandise and souvenirs. Don't miss their garage where they remodel and customize cars.

Located inside the beautiful High Point Theatre, the Theatre Art Galleries, Inc. (TAG)attracts established artists who look forward to exhibiting their works here. Struggling artists are also taken on and allowed a chance to network and exhibit. The visual arts scene in the city has never been the same since TAG made its foray. Free admission so check website for upcoming events!

Deep River Friends Meeting House and Cemetery is one of the foremost cemeteries across the Guilford County. Though the earliest marking dates back to 1803, this cemetery is deemed to be in existence much before that. The Deep River Friends Memorial Association preserves and maintains this historical burying ground.

Hagan Stone Park is 409-acres (165.55 hectares) of lush, scenic campground and recreational facility. The park is open for camping all year-round with sites available either in wooded or open sites for tents, RVs, or trailers. Groups of up to 40 people can be reserved, with 8 miles (12.87 kilometers) of trails for walking, biking or hiking. Picnic shelters can also be reserved. In fact, reservations are encouraged if so desired.

As one travels down the row of buildings at South Main Street, this eccentric house is sure to grab eyeballs. The home of painter Jule Gilmer Körner, this house is an architectural wonder with plenty of extraordinary engineering including varying ceiling heights, several unique fireplaces, dissimilar doorways and colorful murals. The house took long to be constructed as Körner kept looking for new design ideas. Due to its extravagant design it was known as Körner's Folly, much to the amusement of Körner who took it as a compliment.