stuff I looked up about Greensboro, NC

1. VRBO Listing #650739, 2brm 

$37 adult, $28 child admission to Emerald Point Wet & Wild Greensboro, NC: https://www.emeraldpointe.com/

Restaurant ideas:

Kebabs: https://sarahskabobshop.ordersnapp.com/home

Italian Market: https://www.facebook.com/GiacomosItalianMarketOnline/reviews

tacos: http://craftedtheartofthetaco.com/
Noodles and Company: 4205 West Wendover Avenue Greensboro, NC 27407

Activities: 
bounce place in Greensboro: http://www.thesafarination.com/

AND http://www.bumperjumpers.com/open-play

tennis: the city has 25 lighted clay courts and over 100 hard courts, Latham Courts have 8 clay, $4/person for 75 min of play, must reserve.  Addr:  905 Cridland Rd Greensboro, NC 27408 (336) 373-5882 Reservations: $3 / player (90 minutes), $4 for non-city residents is less than a mile from the condo  : http://www.greensborotennis.com/about-us/tennis-court-directory/

http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/index.aspx?page=1357

a pair of barred owls live in the Greensboro Bog Gardens: http://www.news-record.com/news/owls-causing-hoot-at-city-park/collection_c6c543e4-bf02-11e2-bc4f-0019bb30f31a.html

Greensboro Science Center, $12/person, open 9-5, has a science museum, zoo, and aquarium all included.: http://www.greensboroscience.org/ daily schedule:  http://www.greensboroscience.org/events/calendar/index.shtml  otter enrichment at 1:30, penguin feeding at 3:30,

Sky wild, 60 zipline and ropes adventures, $46/person, could do on Saturday after competition, max weight 250 lb: http://www.skywild.org/hours/

The Barn Dinner Theater $46/person: http://www.barndinner.com/#!reserve-online/c10vn

Bur Mill Park public pool $5/person: http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=14743

bowling at Brunswick Triad Lanes: http://www.triadlanes.com/

laser tag in Burlington, 25 min East: http://www.lazerxburlington.com/Packages-and-Prices.html

putt putt in Burlington: http://www.puttputt.com/MINI/NC_Burlington/mini_about.html

roller skating in Burlington: http://www.rollaboutskating.com/

conservators center (wild animal rescue tours, $18/ea), 50 minutes from Greensboro, NC:  http://www.conservatorscenter.org/about/our-mission/

SciWorks science museum, 34 min West, Winston Salem, $11 adult, $9 kids: http://sciworks.org/  

Black Mountain Chocolate Factory, 29 min West (Winston Salem), tours are only at 11am: http://www.blackmountainchocolate.com/pages/factory

go karts, 1 hr 5 min East: http://www.frankiesfunpark.com/raleigh/attractions/

flat water kayak/rafting/tubing trip, 2 hr 35 min West: http://www.ashevilleoutdoorcenter.com/7milerivertrip.html

gem mining: http://www.ashevilleoutdoorcenter.com/gemminingaoc.html

laser tag, mini-golf, bumper cars and go-karts all in one place: http://www.ashevillesfundepot.com/

Land Rover off road driving school: http://www.biltmore.com/visit/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/land-rover

$100 Clay shooting 2hr 35 min west: http://www.biltmore.com/visit/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/sporting-clays

Humpback Rocks, 3 hours north, see on the way home: http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/v.php?pg=103

waterrock knob, best overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.  3 hr 20 min West of Greensboro, NC

amusement park in Charlotte, NC, 1 hr 38 min away: https://www.carowinds.com/ticket-category/Daily-Tickets

Mtn Bike Trails (map below) from 
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=3194


Trail, also known as the MST. Upon completion, this trail will consist of 1,000 miles of footpaths, roads, and
bike routes, connecting NC from East to West. You can identify these trails on the path by their unique white,
circular trail markers. For more info, please visit www.ncmst.org
Bicentennial Greenway, 9.3 miles
Ride or stride this greenway all the way to High Point!
Parking is available at the Old Battleground Rd, Nat Greene
trailhead, where it connects via sidewalk to the A&Y. From
the trailhead, it meanders towards Battleground Ave as it
makes its way to High Point. Parts of the path are on
sidewalk connectors and a few small sections use roads.
Our map of this greenway stops at the city limits of
Greensboro.
Atlantic + Yadkin Greenway, 7.5 miles
This trail’s name reflects the greenway’s past as an
active railway corridor in the early 1900’s. The A&Y is paved,
provides connections to most of our hiking and mountain
biking trails and has access points at Bur-Mil Park, the
Military Park and the Lewis Rec Center. The southern-most
terminus is Markland Drive; the northern-most is US 220.
Sponsors: Noble Academy, Girl Scout Troop 1714,
Janes on the Run, and RunnerDude’s Fitness
Greenways Mountains to Sea Trails
Owls Roost Trail, 4.25 miles
Voted the best urban ride in the country by Bicycling
Magazine in 2003, this trail is accessible from both Bur-Mil
Park and the A&Y Greenway. New for 2013 is a one-way
MTB ONLY 1 mile section called the Shady Side Trail. The
adjoining fire lanes provide 1.25 miles of additional trail.
Plenty of dips, twists and hops make the Owls Roost a
regional favorite for mountain bikers. This is the most
technical ride in our system. Sponsor: Fat Tire Society
Reedy Fork Trail, 3.51 miles
Parallel to beautiful Reedy Fork Creek and the backwaters
of Lake Townsend, this trail is a great pick for an easy ride
or a scenic hike. A small section near N. Church St. is on
Plainfield Rd. and users should be aware that this trail is
prone to flooding due to nearby spillway and dam.
Sponsor: Fat Tire Society
Wild Turkey Trail, 4.46 miles
This trail runs parallel to the Nat Greene walking trail
and can be accessed from the A&Y Greenway just before
the south side of the bridge. Compared to Owls Roost, it’s
great for beginners, but far from tame! Sponsor: Fat Tire
Society
The Zone
Test your skills on this downhill jump course. Features
include: jumps, berms, rhythm and whoop sections.
Helmets are required and rules are posted on the kiosk next
to the course start point behind the Stoner-White Stadium
scoreboard. Inexperienced riders are discouraged from
entering The Zone. Sponsor: Fat Tire Society
Bald Eagle Trail, 4.13 miles
The Bald Eagle Trail begins near the entrance to Lake
Higgins on Hamburg Mill Rd. A small parking lot is
provided. The trail winds its way along Lake Higgins
offering many opportunities to view unique waterfowl. A
1.18 mile loop on the western side of Lewiston Rd is an
added bonus. Sponsor: Fat Tire Society
Blue Heron Trail, 4.20 miles
This trail meanders by the shore of the beautiful Lake
Townsend and has plenty of variety, too, as it leads you out
of the woods for multiple power line crossings. New for
2013 are two loops for extra mileage. Enjoy the Blue Heron
for its fun and easy flow for all riders & walkers. Sponsor:
Fat Tire Society
Copperhead Trail, 5 miles
The Copperhead Trail dips and twists through the
wooded areas of Country Park with its berms and gullies
that keep the mountain biking locals coming back for more.
Trailhead parking can be accessed at the Lewis Rec Center
parking lot. Sponsor: Fat Tire Society
King Fisher Trail, 1.25 miles
The King Fisher is a quick loop if you are looking to loosen
up your legs for a long ride between lakes. It doesn’t have
the lake views that other trails enjoy, but does not lack in fun
ride factor! Sponsor: Fat Tire Society
Peninsula Trail, 1.19 miles
This trail begins across Church St from the Laurel Bluff Trail
and follows a winding peninsula along the back waters of
Lake Townsend. Pleasant views of the lake and beautiful
leaf colors can be seen in the fall. Sponsor: Sierra Club
Piedmont Trail, 2.75 miles
Starting near Strawberry Rd on the A&Y greenway, this trail
travels by blackberries, strawberries, wildflowers and fallen
trees. And it’s just a short walk over the bridge that crosses
Lake Brandt to Bur-Mil Park. Sponsor: Piedmont Hiking &
Outing Club
Townsend Trail, 3.8 miles
From Yanceyville Rd, this trail continues along the shores of
scenic Lake Townsend. Pack a lunch for this long hike. The
primitive trail ends at a small gravel parking lot on South
Shore Rd just west of Bryan Park. Sponsor: Sierra Club
West House Trail, 0.7 miles
Beginning on the west side of Church St, across the street
and just north of the southern end of the Peninsula Trail, the
West House Trail meanders along the shores of Lake
Townsend and ends at a historic home site known as the
West House. Sponsor: Herring Hikers
Beech Bluff Trail, 1.3 miles
Beginning on the south side of Brass Eagle Loop, the
Beech Bluff Trail follows rugged terrain on a hillside
overlooking wetlands, where uncommon species of ducks
may be seen. The trail ends at an access road for a water
station (when parking, do not block that entrance).
Laurel Bluff Trail, 3.25 miles
Beginning on Church St., this trail has a wide variety of
wildflowers, great views of the lake, plenty of signs of wildlife
and a beautiful mountain laurel grove along Reedy Fork
Creek. Ending on Lake Brandt Rd, this trail is a crowd
pleaser. Sponsor: Audubon Society
Nat Greene Trail, 3.25 miles
Begins at Old Battleground Rd and boasts a 200-foot
boardwalk. Beautiful views of Lake Brandt can be seen
throughout this hike. The trail intersects the A&Y Greenway
and finishes at Lake Brandt Marina. Sponsor: Piedmont
Hiking & Outing Club
Osprey Trail, 2.3 miles
The Osprey Trail, beginning from Church St, follows the
south shore of Lake Townsend. There are many signs of
bird life along the trail, including the trail’s namesake, the
Osprey, a large bird-of-prey who has been known to make
its home here. Sponsor: Guilford MST Friends
Palmetto Trail, 1.59 miles
Parallel to the Nat Greene Trailhead on Old Battleground Rd,
this trail traverses along the west bank of Lake Brandt’s
southern arm. Here you’ll find interesting geological features
and a diversity of flora and fauna year round.

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