North Carolina was first settled on the coast, but there were some important moments in history that took place further west. Battles in the Revolutionary War were fought in multiple places and one of those was in present-day Greensboro. The city was named for General Nathaniel Greene, who led American forces in battle during the Revolutionary War. While the city is steeped in Revolutionary War history and the theme permeates multiple parts of the city, it is also home to one of our nation’s early First Ladies, Dolly Madison. She was the wife of James Madison, the Fourth President of the United States. Later, the Gate City benefitted when Moses and Ceasar Cone came south from Maryland and eventually started Cone Mills. While the company might be closed, the Cone legacy continues with Moses Cone Hospital. Downtown at the Woolworth’s lunch counter became a historic spot since it was part of the sit-ins of the Civil Rights movement. The store is now the International Civil Rights Museum and the lunch counter has been restored.

There are plenty of things to do in Greensboro. For those looking for a spot to eat, there are the usual national chains on Friendly and Wendover Avenues. There are also more regional and independent restaurants closer to the downtown area. This provides a great balance and can accompany a variety of tastes.

For those near Tate Street, there’s New York Pizza. It’s a great place to eat a slice or split a pizza with friends. For college students, it can provide a great welcome respite from the dining hall.

Coffee shops are everywhere and one of them is a mainstay in the Gate City. Tate Street Coffee is a great place to study for that next class. It’s also a great place to do business or just relax with a wonderful, delicious cup of coffee.

For sports fans, there are riveting high school rivalries all the way up to professional sports. UNC Greensboro’s men’s basketball team plays its home games at the Greensboro Coliseum. It’s the place that sometimes hosts ACC and NCAA tournament games.

The Greensboro Swarm is the NBA D-League franchise of the Charlotte Hornets.

Minor league baseball is in the city with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. They play their home game at a downtown ballpark. It’s a great spot to relax, watch a game, and catch up with friends. This can all be done with the Greensboro skyline as a spectacular backdrop.

Greensboro has a lot to do for those looking to purchase a house.