If you plan to come visit, below are things to do in the area. They are listed under 4 categories; amusement, concerts/ live shows, museums, and botanical gardens. Each list shows how many miles and how many minutes the place is from my house. If you click on the name of the location, a separate window will pop up and take you to their official website. The pictures above each section are actual photos from those places listed under that category.

If you plan to visit you are more than welcome to stay at my house. I have 2 guest rooms; 1 with a queen sized bed and 1 with bunk beds (twin up top and full size on the bottom). View the rooms by looking at the floorplan here. My offer of staying with me includes you staying here for free while you explore the area. Please do not feel obligated to include me in your activities. Although you are welcome to invite me on your outings if you want to. Please don’t take offense if I decline to join you. Sometimes I just don’t feel like doing anything, while other days I would love to. If you wanted a mini vacation I want to provide a list of things to do here and give you a free place to stay (as long as you or your kids don’t steal LOL jk). My hosting skills lack those of normal houses. I am a survivalist, meaning I cook out of necessity to live (IYKYK lol) I do not plan to cook for my guests, you are more than welcome to cook here or eat out while here. So basically I’m offering my house as a free airbnb (but I will be here). You will not be expected to compensate me in any way.

(**Being that my card was sent to all of my family and friends if your reaction was “dang Shanie, you can at least provide 1 meal”, ummmm yeah no lol not saying everyone or anyone will take me up on this offer, however if they do, I do NOT have the funds to feed that many people every time someone comes to my house. Shanie has a mortgage to pay lol I listed it here so there’s no confusion if you come here and are surprised I didn’t provide all / any of your meals too. & FYI I would have to buy all of y’all food anyway, because y’all know damn well I CANNOT cook LMFAO)

Amusement 

Greensboro, NC 27455 | [ 5.5 miles . 16 minutes from my house ]

Aquarium | Museum | Zoo 12-acre | Carousel rides $2 | SKYWILD sky course

Adults 14-64 $19.50 | Kids 3-13 $17.50 | under 2 free | Snap card, EBT, or WIC card holders $5 per person

SKYWILD $46 it includes admission to the science center + 2 hours sky course





  • Mad Splatter [M-Thurs 10-8PM | F-SAT 10-10PM | SUN 12-7PM]

    Greensboro, NC 27408 | [ 5.7 miles . 16 minutes from my house ]

    Different activities involving paint. Most captivating one seems to be the “splatter zone” (currently by booking appt only)

    Splatter Zone $30 per person | Pottery starting $20 | Kid pottery starting at $10 | Scheduled classes they offer $35

    Adult canvas $30 + $5 per hour of studio time | Kid canvas $20 + $5 per hour of studio time





  • Safari Nation [M-Thurs 10-6PM | F 10-7PM | Sat 10-8PM | Sun 12-7PM]

    Greensboro, NC 27407 | [10.1 miles . 17 minutes from my house]

    $3 per ride bumper cars | ball pit | zip-line | indoor jungle gyms | indoor slides | indoor inflatables | toddler area | very small arcade

    {$15 1st kid, $12 2nd kid , $10 per additional kids ages 2-12 all on same receipt - kid under 2 free with paid child above 2}

    kids under 2yo (with no other paying kids) $8

    ways to save “safari play” last 2 hours (they are open for the day) of play is $12 per kid | last hour of play $7.50 per kid

    $4 grippy socks required in play area

    adults are free to assist their kids at no additional charge





Greensboro, NC 27406 | [ 10 miles . 18 minutes from my house ]

38 rides & attractions at the water park

$45 for 48” and up | $35 under 48” | 2 & under free | group pricing starts at 15 guests



Greensboro, NC 27409 | [ 12 miles . 18 minutes from my house ]

60 minutes - choose from 1 of 8 “escape” rooms 

$43 per person for 2 ppl | $23 per person for 8 ppl (price varies depending on how many ppl-up to 8 ppl)




  • ParTee Shack [M-Thurs 10am-9pm | Fri & Sat 10am-11pm | Sun 1-8pm]

    Greensboro, NC 27406 | [13 miles . 20 minutes from my house]

    Indoor mini golf & go karts

    Unlimited Mini golf $15 for adults | $11 for kids 3-12 | 2 and under free with paying adult

    Go Karts- 8 minutes $23 a race | M-F matinee pricing 10am-5pm $15 a race






Greensboro, NC 27409 | [ 13 miles . 21 minutes from my house ]

2 Story Arcade | Go-karts | Bumper Boats | Mini Golf | Batting Cages | Laser Tag

$ varies based on activity chosen ($3 - $15)





Archdale, / NC 27263 | [ 21 miles . 24 minutes from my house ]

Zip Line  $80 | Axe Throwing $32 | Escape Room $32 | Outdoor Laser Tag $32 ($27 10 or more ppl)




  • Qubein Children’s Museum [closed Mondays . Tue 1-5pm . WTF- 9AM-5PM . Sat 10AM-6PM . Sun 1Pm-5PM ]

    High Point, NC 27262 | [23.4 miles . 31 minutes from my house ]

    2 story 75,000 square feet of hands on kid exhibits of play and discover and an outdoor adventure zone

    $13 for daily admission- online tickets strong encouraged due to them selling out a lot




Asheboro, NC 27205 | [ 35 miles . 45 minutes from my house ]

500 acre zoo with over 1,600 animals from Africa & North America. 5 miles of walking trails. This is the world’s largest natural habitat zoo. Animals are only visible from the walking paths.

Adults $15 |  Kids $11 | under 2 free

+ Zoofari $25 per guest, open-air vehicle exclusive tour of the 40 acre Watani Grasslands where you will be introduced to nine species- nearly 100 animals such as Rhinos, Gazelles, Greater Kudos, Ostriches, and exotic Antelope.

Concerts/ Live Shows

Greensboro, NC 27401 | [ 6.5 miles . 13 minutes from my house ]

Concerts |  plays | live shows

$$ depends on the show

Greensboro, NC 27403 | [ 7.1 miles . 18 minutes from my house ]

Concerts | live shows

$$ depends on the show

Museums

Greensboro, NC 27401 | [ 4.9 miles . 12 minutes from my house ]

Hands on active museum for kids

$10 all ages | under 1 free | $5 every Friday 5-8pm | WIC EBT SNAP $5 per person for up to 4 people


Greensboro, NC 27401 | [ 7.1 miles . 13 miles from my house ]

Guided tour starting with 1960 “the Greensboro four” sit in at Woolworth’s & on to modern civil rights movements

Adults $25 | $15 kids


Greensboro, NC 27401 | [ 6.2 miles . 14 minutes from my house ]

Admission is Free


Greensboro, NC 27412 | [8.8 miles . 16 minutes from my house ]

Admission is Free

Greensboro, NC 27407 | [11 miles . 17 minutes from my house ]

Selfie Museum 8 rooms

$32 | 3 & under free

Greensboro, NC 27403 | [ 10 miles . 19 minutes from my house ]

Content that honors the academic & athletic accomplishments and highlights the ACC’s continuing promos of a “Tradition of Excellence … Then, Now, and Always”

Admission is Free

Botanical Gardens

Greensboro, NC 27401 |  [ 7.6 miles . 12 minutes from my house ]

Spanning 11 acres it features a playful and interactive garden and a horticultural oasis 

Admission is Free


Greensboro, NC 27410 | [ 8.3 miles . 16 minutes from my house ]

Known for its massive colorful plantings and bronze sculptures 

Admission is Free

Greensboro, NC 27403 | [ 9.8 miles . 16 minutes from my house ]

This 17-acre site features 14 plant collections, special display gardens, and distinctive structural features.

Admission is free



Greensboro, NC 27408 | [ 8.4 miles . 16 minutes from my house ]

Features an elevated boardwalk through 7 acres of natural wetlands

Admission is Free

  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park [Wed-Sun 9-5PM]

    Greensboro, NC 27410 | [ 8.8 miles . 17 minutes from my house ]

    This park commemorates a Revolutionary War battle featuring statues & historical exhibits.

    Admission is Free

    The park is open daily M-Sun from 8:30-5PM, the hours above are for the visitor center. The park gate closes at 5PM & cars there after 5PM incur a fine.

Winston Salem, NC 27106 | [ 40 miles . 44 minutes from my house ]

Located at Wake Forest University

134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis 

Admission is Free | there is a museum there $18 for admission


Durham, NC 27708 | [ 52miles . 55 minutes from my house ]

Located at Duke University

55-acre public gardens w. 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond, & an amphitheater

Admission is Free