Things to Do in Greensboro, Winston-Salem - NC Triad

The Moravians saw something special when they settled this region of central North Carolina in the 1750s. There’s even more to explore here today, from the “Furniture Capital of the World” and the nation’s largest pottery community to our state’s most well-known wine region, Andy Griffith’s home, luxury lodging and the nation's largest natural-habitat zoo.

Look & Feel

Highlights

North Carolina Zoo
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Mount Airy “Mayberry”
Yadkin Valley Wineries
Seagrove Pottery
Furnitureland South

Weather

Winter 51°

Spring 70°

Summer 86°

Fall 70°

Historic Magnolia House, a 'Green Book' site in Greensboro
Wally's Service Station in Mount Airy, the inspiration for Mayberry in 'The Andy Griffith Show'
North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
Kayakers on Lake Brandt in Greensboro
Artivity on the Green in Winston-Salem
Bar-B-Q Center in Lexington
Hanging Rock State Park
Wood-covered bridge in Old Salem
JOLO Winery & Vineyards in Pilot Mountain
World's Largest Highboy Dresser in High Point, the 'Furniture Capital of the World'

Getting Around

Municipalities

Asheboro
Burlington
Elkin
Greensboro
Hanging Rock
High Point
Lexington
Mocksville
Mount Airy (Mayberry)
Reidsville
Seagrove
Thomasville
Troy
Winston-Salem
Yadkinville
Yanceyville

Getting There

Interstate 40

Interstate 77

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

I-77 North Welcome Center

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