Nestled among the rolling hills in the heart of the Piedmont in North Carolina, you will find that the middle is the best part - the city of Greensboro. Unique with a mix of historic sites, performing arts venues, metropolitan culture and outdoor amenities, Greensboro is an ideal destination for travelers of all ages.

Visitors with a penchant for history won’t want to miss Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. It is home to more than 220 acres of historic ground and 28 monuments honoring one of the most pivotal battles of the Revolutionary War, and two signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried at the park. A newly redesigned visitors center and 20-minute re-enactment film describe the battle of Guilford Courthouse. The Greensboro Historical Museum features exhibits on famous natives of Guilford County (First Lady Dolley Madison and short story writer O.Henry) and the Woolworth sit-ins that helped launch a national civil rights movement on Feb. 1, 1960, are showcased in the museum.

Beautiful parks, lakes and gardens are virtually everywhere, including the Bicentennial Garden and David Caldwell Historic Park, the Bog Garden and the Greensboro Arboretum. Feast your eyes on artistic creations at the Greensboro Cultural Center at Festival Park and the Weatherspoon Art Museum at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Make a splash at Wet ’n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park, the largest facility of its kind in the Carolinas, then learn a thing or two at the interactive Greensboro Children’s Museum and the Natural Science Center of Greensboro.

The PGA Tour’s best players compete in Greensboro annually in the Wyndham Championship. Baseball and soccer add spice to the area’s sports lineup. And visitors who like to shop won’t be disappointed. Replacements Ltd., the world’s largest retailer of old and new china, crystal, flatware and collectibles, is a shopping lover’s dream. The award-winning accommodations and a central location in the heartland of the Tar Heel state help to make Greensboro, North Carolina the best part.