2009 Official Visitor & Dining Guide for Greensboro, North Carolina - (Page 5) AT T R A C T I O N S GROVE WINERy & VINEyARDS* Nine miles northeast of Greensboro. From award-winning vineyards, first planted in 1993, exceptional wines are grown. The 44-acre Guilford County farm features the small, artisan winery and estate vineyards located on the sloping, rich land of the Haw River Valley. Tasting Room Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 12 noon-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. 7360 Brooks Bridge Rd. 336-584-4060. www.grovewinery.com GUILFORD COUNTy VETERANS MEMORIAL Tribute to Guilford County residents, who served America in the 20th century, both in uniform and on the home front. Text and maps tell the story of why and how we went to war, including the Cold War and other conflicts. Open daily during daylight hours. FREE. Located in Country Park across the lake from the Natural Science Center of Greensboro, off Lawndale Drive. GUILFORD COURTHOUSE NATIONAL MILITARy PARK Honoring the site of the March 15, 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Visitors can view informational outdoor exhibits and monuments. stunning archival exhibits, artifacts, and the original lunch counter. 134 S. Elm St. Administrative Office: 336-274-9199. www.sitinmovement.org MENDENHALL PLANTATION This early 19th-century Quaker plantation includes many unique outbuildings and one of two existing false-bottom wagons used to transport runaway slaves during the time of the Underground Railroad. Jan.-Feb. hours: Fri., 11am-3pm; Sat., 1-4pm; Sun., 2-4pm. March-third week in Dec. hours: T ues.-Fri., 11am-3pm; Sat., 1-4pm; Sun., 2-4pm. Admission fee. Group tours available throughout the year with advance notice. 603 W. Main St., Jamestown. 336-454-3819. www.mendenhallplantation.org MILLENNIUM GATE Jim Gallucci and a team of 17 artisans created the 106 icons that comprise this sculpture’s surface. Icons representing great ideas, inventions, events and people that have made a significant difference in 20th century America complete this interactive and most magnificent sculpture. FREE. Phill G. McDonald Plaza, 220 S. Greene St. O. HENRy STATUES This outdoor, three-piece sculpture honors Greensboro’s best known writer, William Sydney Porter (O. Henry). A bronze likeness of the author, a 7- by 14- foot book of his short stories and a statue of his small dog. Located on the corner of N. Elm and Bellemeade Sts. One block from the Greensboro Historical Museum. FREE. OLD GREENSBOROUGH & THE DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT Visit this revitalized turn-of-thecentury commercial and residential district complete with antiques, art, coffee shops, specialty clothing stores, gifts and accessories, over 54 restaurants and nightclubs and three theatres offering a variety of live performances throughout the year. Parking decks located in downtown areas, with free parking after 6pm and weekends. 336-379-0060. www.downtowngreensboro.net OLD MILL OF GUILFORD This working water-powered grist mill with the sights and smells of another era is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a gift shop with a variety of stoneground meals, honey, ham, North Carolina pottery and crafts. Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm. FREE. Reservations required for large groups. 1340 NC Hwy. 68 N., Oak Ridge. 336-643-4783. www.oldmillofguilford.com REPLACEMENTS, LTD. The world’s largest retailer of old and new china, silver and collectibles with more than 12 million pieces of inventory from over 291,000+ patterns. Tour patrons can inquire about patterns and shop the 12,000square foot showroom and museum. Showroom hours: Daily, 9am-7pm; closed Christmas Day, New year’s Day, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving Day. Free tours every 30 minutes from 9:30am-6pm. FREE admission. Tour groups welcome; reservations suggested. Knox Rd., off I-85/40 exit 132 at Mt. Hope Church Rd. 336-697-3000 or toll-free at 800-REPLACE. www.replacements.com Indoor activities include a 30minute live-action film (shown on the hour); an animated battle map program, and Revolutionary War museum exhibits. Hours: Daily, 8:30am-5pm. Closed New year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. FREE. Reservations required for large groups. 2332 New Garden Rd. 336-288-1776. www.nps.gov/guco INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS CENTER & MUSEUM/ SIT-IN MOVEMENT Under construction in the original F. W. Woolworth building, the museum marks the location where four A&T State University students ignited the 1960 sit-in movement. The Museum will house an array of NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER OF GREENSBORO & ANIMAL DISCOVERy ZOOLOGICAL PARK* Get eye-to-eye with tigers, meerkats, howler monkeys, alligators and other unique animals in our new Animal Discovery Zoological Park. Experience the brand new OmniSphere Theater featuring 3-D shows on a 40 ft. dome. The science museum also offers memorable experiences with dinosaurs, traveling exhibits, public shows and a children’s exploration area. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun., 12:30-5pm. Admission fee. 4301 Lawndale Dr., adjacent to Country Park. 336-288-3769. www.natsci.org *See discount coupons, inside back cover. www.VisitGreensboroNC.com 5 http://www.sitinmovement.org http://www.grovewinery.com http://www.mendenhallplantation.org http://www.downtowngreensboro.net http://www.oldmillofguilford.com http://www.replacements.com http://www.natsci.org http://www.nps.gov/guco http://www.VisitGreensboroNC.com
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