Things To Do in GSO

Quick Breakfast - Greenfield's NY Deli & Bagels

A casual order-at-the-counter deli with the best bagels in NC. Our Order: the pastrami, egg, and cheese on an onion bagel.

Breakfast - Scrambled Southern Diner

Think gravy and biscuits! Expect a wait if you are there on the weekend. Our Order: the chicken little.

Breakfast - Jake's Diner

Your typical American diner. Our Order: the breakfast wrap.

Lunch/Dinner - Hops Burger Bar

The best burgers in town, with two locations. We go before 5:30 to avoid the wait. The Bride’s Order: the French onion burger with poutine fries. The Groom’s Order: the weekly special.

Lunch/Dinner - Crafted The Art of the Taco

Located in our favorite area downtown is the best taco place. The Bride’s Order: a Big Truck and a Fixie. The Groom’s Order: a Big Truck and a Messenger.

Lunch/Dinner - Wicked Burgers, Tacos, Brews

The name says it all. Whatever you order, make sure to get a side of their Chipotle Ranch.

Lunch/Dinner/Bowl - Bourbon Bowl

A casual eatery and bourbon bar with the option to bowl. Our order: the Drunk Goat burger with cheese curds (take your lactaid pills, friends) and a Smoked Old Fashioned.

Upscale Dinner - Village Tavern

There’s something on the menu for everyone’s taste and budget. The Bride’s Order: filet mignon tacos or the grilled meatloaf. The Groom’s Order: the pimento cheese bacon burger.

Upscale Dinner - Undercurrent Restaurant

Our go-to for special occasions with a rotating menu. Our Order: the white chocolate-blueberry bread pudding (yes, that’s a dessert).

Upscale Dinner - Green Valley Grill

The place to eat if you want to splurge on a great meal. Maybe one day we’ll be fancy enough to have regular orders here! Also a great brunch spot, which is much more affordable.

Brewery - Joymongers Brewing Co.

Brewery - SouthEnd Brewing Co

Also has great bar food!

Brewery - Pig Pounder Brewery

Brewery - Steel Hands Brewing

Also serves pizzas.

Brewery - Little Brother Brewing

A short walk from Southend Brewing, Crafted the Art of the Taco, and Bourbon Bowl.

Cidery - Bull City Ciderworks Greensboro

For our cider-loving friends. Order a flight and try the weird ones, like Spruce Bringsteen (tastes like a Christmas tree).

Dessert - Maxie B's

This is the best spot if you’re craving a slice of cake or a cupcake. The Bride’s Order: pumpkin chocolate chip (year-round). The Groom’s Order: something new every time!

Dessert - Ozzie's Ice-Cream Shop

Our favorite spot in GSO for ice cream. The Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is right behind it if you’re taking a stroll. The Bride’s Order: the blueberry cheesecake ice cream. The Groom's Order: the banana split.

Activities - Greensboro Science Center

Part aquarium, part zoo, part museum. Great if you have kids with you! We still have fun there as adults too.

Activities - Greensboro Grasshoppers

The GSO Grasshoppers are our minor league baseball team. The stadium is nice and clean, and there is free parking nearby. Keep an eye out for Willie Mae, their bat dog!

Activities - Visit Downtown GSO

Go bowling at The Bourbon Bowl, peruse the unique shops on Elm St., have a glass of wine (or three) at Lewis & Elm, visit The Bride’s favorite shop “Just Be”, play arcade games at Boxcar, satisfy your sweet tooth at Cheesecakes by Alex, learn our history at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, take a walk in Center City Park, or have a beer at one of our favorite breweries.

Activities - Country Park & Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

These two parks are connected to each other. The former has a lake, paddle boats, playgrounds, a dog park, and access to the Greensboro Science Center. The latter is quieter and great for a long walk. We are here almost every day with Levi.

Activities - Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden and Greensboro Arboretum

More places to walk, but these have flowers! They will be beautifully landscaped in September. The former is located very close to the Friendly Center. Don’t forget to check out the bog garden across the street.

Activities - Movie Theaters

Hopefully the weather will cooperate, but if it doesn’t, we recommend two movie theaters. Regal Greensboro Grande (in the Friendly Center) or RED Cinemas (across the street from Mac’s Speed Shop and Pig Pounder Brewery).

Shopping - The Friendly Center

You can find The Bride here at least once a week. Dozens of retail stores and places to eat. Take a break from shopping and enjoy a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in their outdoor seating area.

Shopping - Bridford Parkway

Target, Ulta, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michael’s, The Christmas Tree Shoppes, Chipotle, Cookout, the list goes on…. Good for if you’re in the Wendover area.

Shopping - Highwoods Boulevard

Target, Michael’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bath & Body Works, etc. on one side and Marshalls, Home Goods, Lowe’s Food Stores on the other.