Perfect for families who love wildlife, nature, food & dining.
A Piedmont North Carolina city with big family value — the excellent North Carolina Zoo and Emerald Pointe water park.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Toddlers, kids and teenagers will love Greensboro’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.
Greensboro offers the sprawling North Carolina Zoo (in nearby Asheboro), Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe and the powerful International Civil Rights Center & Museum.
Hot, humid summers — hydrate; afternoon thunderstorms; sun protection.
Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Oct–Nov); summers hot and humid
zoo/aquarium visits year-round; holiday-season events (Nov–Dec).
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