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THINGS TO DO

Relax at Double Oaks or play somewhere nearby.

Greensboro and the surrounding community has many things to offer visitors. Let us help you plan an outing, and then come home to Double Oaks.

Bog Garden
Scuppernong Books
Joymongers
International Civil Rights Museum
Greensboro Arboretum
Carolina Theatre
Design Archives
FOR OUTDOORS ENTHUSIASTS

Greensboro and nearby areas offer many opportunities for outdoor adventure. Enjoy a picnic or take a walk through any of Greensboro’s beautiful public gardens. Explore the more than 90 miles of trails and greenways in the area, including the Lake Daniel greenway which begins just a few blocks from our front door at Double Oaks. The lakes in Greensboro offer opportunities for boating and fishing. And within an hour’s drive, you can be in places like Pilot Mountain or Uwharrie National Forest.

FOR THOSE WHO SHOP

Our favorite place to shop is in downtown Greensboro, only a mile from Double Oaks, where you could pick up your next read at Scuppernong Books, browse through vintage clothes at Design Archives, find a unique gift at Hudson’s Hill, or pop into any of the other shops and eateries on Elm Street. The Friendly Center and the Four Seasons Mall are home to national stores and brands. 

FOR FOODIES AND BEER GEEKS

The city is home to multiple restaurants to suit any taste or preference. In downtown and nearby districts, you might choose one of these fine local establishments: White and WoodBlue DenimHops Burger Bar, Freeman’s Grub & Pub, or Sticks and Stones, to name just a few. Thirsty? Try one of Greensboro’s craft breweries, including Joymongers, Little Brother BrewingNatty Greene’s, and Southend Brewing, or Greensboro’s distillery, Fainting Goat Spirits.

FOR LOVERS OF ARTS, CULTURE, AND HISTORY

Greensboro boasts many fine museums which make great daytime activities—the Greensboro Historical Museum, the Blandwood Mansion, the Children’s Museum, the Weatherspoon Art Museum, the Science Center, and the International Civil Rights Museum, to name a few. In the evening, you might catch a show or concert at Triad Stage, the Carolina Theatre, or the Greensboro Coliseum

DOUBLE OAKS

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