Pleasant Ridge Retreat Guidebook for Summerfield/Greensboro
Food scene
Restaurants in the Greensboro area.
Excellent, casual. I go here when I want a good meal, and always order spring roll appetizers. Similar to P.F. Changs, but local.
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Phoenix Asian Cuisine
1641 New Garden RdExcellent, casual. I go here when I want a good meal, and always order spring roll appetizers. Similar to P.F. Changs, but local.
If you are a burger aficionado, check out Hops Burger Bar. Emphasis on quality, local ingredients, lots of burger versions and toppings choices, starters and sides. Craft beer is the perfect match. And plenty of excellent salads, plus vegan and gluten-free choices.
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Hops Burger Bar
2419 Spring Garden StIf you are a burger aficionado, check out Hops Burger Bar. Emphasis on quality, local ingredients, lots of burger versions and toppings choices, starters and sides. Craft beer is the perfect match. And plenty of excellent salads, plus vegan and gluten-free choices.
Pho Hien Vuong
4109 Spring Garden StWonderful Vietnamese food. A local favorite.
Green Valley Grill
622 Green Valley RdGreat bar, patio dining, wonderful food and service.
Excellent crab cake sandwich, and many other choices. Lively outdoor patio scene. Village Tavern has long been a local favorite.
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Village Tavern
221 Reynolda VillageExcellent crab cake sandwich, and many other choices. Lively outdoor patio scene. Village Tavern has long been a local favorite.
Print Works Bistro, employee-owned and located adjacent to Proximity Hotel, features classical and modern versions of French bistro dishes created with locally sourced food. There are more than 75 Wines by the Glass selections from our Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list and a craft cocktail list that changes with the seasons.
Love the outdoor dining here, and indoors is beautifully designed and appointed.
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Print Works Bistro
702 Green Valley RdPrint Works Bistro, employee-owned and located adjacent to Proximity Hotel, features classical and modern versions of French bistro dishes created with locally sourced food. There are more than 75 Wines by the Glass selections from our Wine Spectator Award of Excellence list and a craft cocktail list that changes with the seasons.
Love the outdoor dining here, and indoors is beautifully designed and appointed.
1618 West Seafood Grille delivers an upscale dining experience with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Its flavor-driven fare has made it a favorite of Triad residents and visitors who enjoy the Grille’s regional menus influenced by Asia, Latin America and the South.
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1618 West Seafood Grille
1618 W Friendly Ave1618 West Seafood Grille delivers an upscale dining experience with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Its flavor-driven fare has made it a favorite of Triad residents and visitors who enjoy the Grille’s regional menus influenced by Asia, Latin America and the South.
Awesome burgers, sandwiches, salads, shakes, in basic, unpretentious surroundings. When you just want a great burger at reasonable prices, this is your destination. There are some outdoor picnic tables, seating inside is limited. It's an "order at the counter and take it with you" kind of place.
8 minutes south of the Pleasant Ridge Retreat on Battleground, at the Exxon station on the left .
3750-A Battleground Avenue
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Big Burger Spot
510 Nicholas RdAwesome burgers, sandwiches, salads, shakes, in basic, unpretentious surroundings. When you just want a great burger at reasonable prices, this is your destination. There are some outdoor picnic tables, seating inside is limited. It's an "order at the counter and take it with you" kind of place.
8 minutes south of the Pleasant Ridge Retreat on Battleground, at the Exxon station on the left .
3750-A Battleground Avenue
Oh my, this Peruvian/Italian food is amazing. Great staff, but be patient as with all restaurants these days, they are short handed. The filet mignon is melt in your mouth delicious, the chicken and barramundi fish are both winners.
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Embur Fire Fusion
107 Smyres PlOh my, this Peruvian/Italian food is amazing. Great staff, but be patient as with all restaurants these days, they are short handed. The filet mignon is melt in your mouth delicious, the chicken and barramundi fish are both winners.
If you enjoy Thai food, head for Rearn Thai. Locals and visitors alike agree this Thai restaurant is awesome.
Rearn Thai Restaurant
5120 W Market StIf you enjoy Thai food, head for Rearn Thai. Locals and visitors alike agree this Thai restaurant is awesome.
Got that craving for a burger, fries and shake? If so, make haste to the Cook Out drive-thru. Enough said.
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Cook Out
1041 Summit AveGot that craving for a burger, fries and shake? If so, make haste to the Cook Out drive-thru. Enough said.
Family owned, Southern/Cajun/Creole. Greensboro is home to VF Corporation, which owns many apparel brands including Wrangler Jeans (also headquartered here.) Additionally, Cone Mills makes denim fabric here. Thus, the reflection of the denim reference in the name. This has become a local favorite.
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BLUE DENIM
217 South Elm StreetFamily owned, Southern/Cajun/Creole. Greensboro is home to VF Corporation, which owns many apparel brands including Wrangler Jeans (also headquartered here.) Additionally, Cone Mills makes denim fabric here. Thus, the reflection of the denim reference in the name. This has become a local favorite.
Sightseeing
Great place to spend the day learning about this Moravian community settled in 1766. Museum is interesting, but my favorite part is simple strolling through the village, a mix of history, authentic shops, and homes still lived in today. Don't miss the oatmeal raisin cookies at Winkler's Bakery, and there is dining and a coffee house, and several historic inns.
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Old Salem Visitor Center
900 Old Salem RdGreat place to spend the day learning about this Moravian community settled in 1766. Museum is interesting, but my favorite part is simple strolling through the village, a mix of history, authentic shops, and homes still lived in today. Don't miss the oatmeal raisin cookies at Winkler's Bakery, and there is dining and a coffee house, and several historic inns.
Local Things To Do
A working farm and event venue, Summerfield Farms has a produce/eggs/meat/comestibles store. Lots of weekly and monthly events, like a wine night, movie night, etc. https://summerfieldfarms.com/events/
2 minutes north of Pleasant Ridge Retreat on Pleasant Ridge Rd. (Turn left out of the driveway.)
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Summerfield Farms
3203 Pleasant Ridge RdA working farm and event venue, Summerfield Farms has a produce/eggs/meat/comestibles store. Lots of weekly and monthly events, like a wine night, movie night, etc. https://summerfieldfarms.com/events/
2 minutes north of Pleasant Ridge Retreat on Pleasant Ridge Rd. (Turn left out of the driveway.)
Just a great place to spend some time, especially with kids.
It's a zoo, aquarium, museum, and more, including...
Skywild, a treetop adventure park located above the Greensboro Science Center’s zoo.https://www.visitnc.com/listing/yvnX/skywild#:~:text=A%20treetop%20adventure%20park%20located,to%20match%20your%20comfort%20level.
https://www.greensboroscience.org/conservation/
Our Mission: The Greensboro Science Center's conservation mission is to preserve species and habitats through on-site programs, community awareness, field studies and fundraising for local and global conservation efforts.
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Greensboro Science Center
4301 Lawndale DrJust a great place to spend some time, especially with kids.
It's a zoo, aquarium, museum, and more, including...
Skywild, a treetop adventure park located above the Greensboro Science Center’s zoo.https://www.visitnc.com/listing/yvnX/skywild#:~:text=A%20treetop%20adventure%20park%20located,to%20match%20your%20comfort%20level.
https://www.greensboroscience.org/conservation/
Our Mission: The Greensboro Science Center's conservation mission is to preserve species and habitats through on-site programs, community awareness, field studies and fundraising for local and global conservation efforts.
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, at 2332 New Garden Road in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, commemorates the Battle of Guilford Court House, fought on March 15, 1781. This battle opened the campaign that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War. The loss by the British in this battle contributed to their surrender at Yorktown seven months later. The battlefield is preserved as a National Military Park and operated by the National Park Service (NPS)
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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Garden RdGuilford Courthouse National Military Park, at 2332 New Garden Road in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, commemorates the Battle of Guilford Court House, fought on March 15, 1781. This battle opened the campaign that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War. The loss by the British in this battle contributed to their surrender at Yorktown seven months later. The battlefield is preserved as a National Military Park and operated by the National Park Service (NPS)
Country Park is very popular with walkers, hikers and bikers.
Features and Amenities:
Two fishing lakes
Guilford County Veterans' Memorial
Nature, hiking, and biking trails
Playgrounds
Pedal boats cost $8 for 30 minutes for up to 5 people.
Boats operate 10 am to 6 pm.
Weekends only May 1 until May 31
Daily May 31 to August 13
Weekends only August 14 until October 31
Last boat leaves at 5:30 pm.
Limited Reservations available online.
Accessible Features:
These accessible park feature can be reasonably accessed by someone using a mobility device:
Seven picnic shelters
Fishing Pier
Accessible play feature with mulch surface
1.5 miles of paved trail
Country Park opens daily at 8 am, weather permitting except closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
Park closing times are as follows:
5 pm (January, February, November and December)
7 pm (March, April, September and October)
8 pm (May, June, July and August)
Parking
Restrooms
Carousel
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Greensboro City - Country Park
3905 Nathanael Green DrCountry Park is very popular with walkers, hikers and bikers.
Features and Amenities:
Two fishing lakes
Guilford County Veterans' Memorial
Nature, hiking, and biking trails
Playgrounds
Pedal boats cost $8 for 30 minutes for up to 5 people.
Boats operate 10 am to 6 pm.
Weekends only May 1 until May 31
Daily May 31 to August 13
Weekends only August 14 until October 31
Last boat leaves at 5:30 pm.
Limited Reservations available online.
Accessible Features:
These accessible park feature can be reasonably accessed by someone using a mobility device:
Seven picnic shelters
Fishing Pier
Accessible play feature with mulch surface
1.5 miles of paved trail
Country Park opens daily at 8 am, weather permitting except closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
Park closing times are as follows:
5 pm (January, February, November and December)
7 pm (March, April, September and October)
8 pm (May, June, July and August)
Parking
Restrooms
Carousel
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation
So many greenways, biking and walking trails, lakes for fishing, kayaking, canoeing. It's a great way to explore and get some fresh air.
Greensboro Parks & Recreation
301 South Greene Streethttps://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation
So many greenways, biking and walking trails, lakes for fishing, kayaking, canoeing. It's a great way to explore and get some fresh air.
Peaceful, beautiful and just a mile from Pleasant Ridge Retreat, you can rent a kayak, canoe or rowboat; fish, or hike through the woods bordering the lake. Or, just hang out on the dock and enjoy the scenery.
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-higgins
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Lake Higgins
4235 Hamburg Mill RdPeaceful, beautiful and just a mile from Pleasant Ridge Retreat, you can rent a kayak, canoe or rowboat; fish, or hike through the woods bordering the lake. Or, just hang out on the dock and enjoy the scenery.
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-higgins
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Its building formerly housed the Woolworth's, the site of a non-violent protest in the civil rights movement. (Wikipedia)
Greensboro's history in the civil rights movement is significant. I highly recommend visiting this museum while you are exploring downtown Greensboro.
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International Civil Rights Center & Museum
134 S Elm StThe International Civil Rights Center & Museum is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Its building formerly housed the Woolworth's, the site of a non-violent protest in the civil rights movement. (Wikipedia)
Greensboro's history in the civil rights movement is significant. I highly recommend visiting this museum while you are exploring downtown Greensboro.
City/town information
If you loved the Andy Griffith show, you'll love the town Andy was born in.
Wikipedia:
Actor Andy Griffith was born in Mount Airy, and the town is believed[15] to have been the basis for Mayberry, the setting of the TV shows The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry RFD.[16] The community holds an annual "Mayberry Days" celebration during the last weekend of September; 30,000 attended in 2009, and 50,000 attended for the show's 50th anniversary in 2010. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro estimates the town receives $5 million each year as a result. Surviving members of the cast, along with family members of other cast members, often visit. The 2012 event was slated to have Karen Knotts (Don's daughter) and George Lindsey Jr. (eponymous son of the actor who portrayed Goober).
Several Ford Galaxie police cars, painted to resemble those used on the show, give rides to guests.[17] A barber shop has been named "Floyd's."
The Andy Griffith Museum, founded in 2009 by Emmett Forrest, attracts 200 visitors a day.[18][19] The 2,500-square-feet museum, located half a mile from Griffith's childhood home, houses the world's largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia.[20]
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Mount Airy
If you loved the Andy Griffith show, you'll love the town Andy was born in.
Wikipedia:
Actor Andy Griffith was born in Mount Airy, and the town is believed[15] to have been the basis for Mayberry, the setting of the TV shows The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry RFD.[16] The community holds an annual "Mayberry Days" celebration during the last weekend of September; 30,000 attended in 2009, and 50,000 attended for the show's 50th anniversary in 2010. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro estimates the town receives $5 million each year as a result. Surviving members of the cast, along with family members of other cast members, often visit. The 2012 event was slated to have Karen Knotts (Don's daughter) and George Lindsey Jr. (eponymous son of the actor who portrayed Goober).
Several Ford Galaxie police cars, painted to resemble those used on the show, give rides to guests.[17] A barber shop has been named "Floyd's."
The Andy Griffith Museum, founded in 2009 by Emmett Forrest, attracts 200 visitors a day.[18][19] The 2,500-square-feet museum, located half a mile from Griffith's childhood home, houses the world's largest collection of Andy Griffith memorabilia.[20]
Cultural enjoyment with wonderful restuarants, arts, beer and wine enthusiasts, performing arts, history. Exploring Old Salem is enjoyable for all.
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Winston-Salem
Cultural enjoyment with wonderful restuarants, arts, beer and wine enthusiasts, performing arts, history. Exploring Old Salem is enjoyable for all.
Once a sleepy, bland downtown, Greensboro has morphed into a lively craft beer, food, museums, arts, history and more scene.
https://www.downtowngreensboro.org/
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Greensboro
Once a sleepy, bland downtown, Greensboro has morphed into a lively craft beer, food, museums, arts, history and more scene.
https://www.downtowngreensboro.org/