A mere seven miles just outside of Greensboro, Grove Winery is located on a lush 44-acre (17.81 hectares) farm. A standard tasting includes the customer's choice of six wines from the daily tasting sheet and a souvenir glass. For the true wine enthusiast, you can join their Grove Winery's Connoisseur Club. This allows their most loyal patrons to receive special benefits, some of them being discounts on wine and merchandise, access to library wines, and invitations to special events which include participation in the wine-of-the-month club. Â
Located east of Greensboro in Whitsett, Red Oak Brewery brews Bavarian lagers right in the United States. The beers here are brewed according to the 1516 Law of Purity, meaning that only Bavarian hops, malted barley and yeast are used with no additives. Try their Hummin' Bird Golden Lager or their Red Oak Amber Lager right at the source here during a brewery tour, which are offered every Friday. The brewery offers seasonal brews as well.
Surrounded by vast fields and vines as far as the eyes can see, the Stonefield Cellars Winery is as scenic as its wines are delicious. Located on the northern outskirts of Greensboro, the award-winning wines of this winery makes every tip here worth it. This estate winery is credited with the creation of some truly top-notch wines, including a cool-climate Shiraz and a refreshing Rose. Appointments are a must for tastings so be sure to call ahead before planning a visit.
The improv troupe at the Idiot Box entertains audiences on Fridays and Saturdays, and has had over 1000 successful shows. The comedy is based around improv games and mimics a night of watching TV, with a news broadcast bit, sitcom, reality show parody, and so on. If you're worried about keeping the jokes clean for all the members of your family, then bring your children to the 8p showing on Saturdays, where the performers will keep it PG for the kids. Adults can enjoy a beer or wine cooler with the show. The Idiot Box also offers three levels of improv classes, and can be hired out for events.
The Comedy Zone is where locals head to when they feel like laughing the night away. This comedy club plays host to major comedians, both local ones and national touring acts. Reservations are strongly suggested for their weekly shows. As you watch the show, The Comedy Zone offers a wide variety of food for you to enjoy. Their Italian specialties like calzones and pizzas as well as tasty New York-style subs are especially tasty.
Offering something for everyone, Kersey Valley is a popular amusement park in the city. From laser tag to puzzles, ziplines, acrobatic adventures, haunted house, maizes, and obstacle race fun, this place is just right for outdoorsy people. Come in with your family and friends at this activity hub and you'll never realize how time flies!