Top Rated Attracties in Greensboro

First National Bank Field is home to the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The Grasshoppers play in the South Atlantic League and are the Singe-A minor league farm team of Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins. Opened in 2005, the stadium has a capacity 7,499. This is a wonderful sports stadium to watch a baseball game and root on the home team!

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.

The goal and lasting mission of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum is to educate future generations and also not let anyone forget Greensboro's as well as the nation's struggle for Civil Rights. Everything that began with the sit-in protest of the Woolworth-lunch counter 1960 by four young North Carolina A&T State College students and every battle in-between is chronicled inside these walls. This is truly an inspiring monument to chronicling the history of the Civil Rights Movement.

Elegant and timeless, the Carolina Theatre first opened on the last day of October in 1927. Originally a 2,200 seat vaudeville theater, the interior design of the Carolina is finely decadent with its crystal chandeliers, gilded railings and marbled columns. Presently, people still come to the Carolina to take in the beautiful landmark either to tour the facilities, take in a live performance or a matinee or a an evening out watching a Hollywood classic.

Initially starting out as a regular neighborhood bar, the Blind Tiger has since evolved. In the two decades since its inception, the Blind Tiger has become a staple for the live music scene in Greensboro, and North Carolina as a whole. You can always count on the Blind Tiger to be hosting live music events almost every night of the week. The venue has played hosts to local, regional and national acts alike.

Arizona Pete's is the place where you can honky tonk the night away. In addition to the fully stocked bar here, their are a variety of events taking place most nights of the week. There are country line dancing lessons, a DJ and dance party on Thursday nights, and a special night for college students on Wednesday. Arizona Pete's is the place to dance all night, whether you own a cowboy hat or not.