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"Part artists’ collective, part quirky art gallery, part workshop, part educational facility, the Elsewhere living art museum is perhaps the piece de resistance of Greensboro’s new artistic wave. Inhabiting a former thrift store on Elm Streen in the downtown, the spot offers an eclectic range of exhibitions and shows throughout the year. The idea is to get the public thinking about reclaimed and recycled materials in a whole new way, and the resident artists here have worked hard to craft a new aesthetic philosophy, using at-hand, often mundane and found objects to create thought-provoking works that tell a story."

"Elsewhere, a museum and artist residency set inside a former thrift store in downtown Greensboro, received an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in early 2019."

"The Nasher Museum of Art is on the Duke University campus featuring galleries of Meso-American artwork; pre-Columbian, classical paintings and sculptures; African masks; contemporary pieces; photography; and much more. The museum is also a learning institution, with classes, lectures, and film series programs centered on the visual arts. After visiting the galleries, plan to have lunch at the Nasher Café in the main lobby, which features unique and artsy sandwiches, salads, and appetizers."

"Part of the Duke University system, The Nasher is home to an incredible collection of international and contemporary pieces. The building itself is a futuristic cube that complements the more than 10,000 works of art inside. The four permanent collections include pre-Columbian Art of the Americas, Medieval Art, Classical Antiquities, and modern contemporary with a concentration on the African diaspora."

"They have an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art, with a focus on artists of African descent. There is an outdoor sculpture garden if you want to take a stroll around the grounds. They have free admissions on Thursdays."

"It was designed by the same people who designed the Empire State Building and has a similar look from the outside. Inside, you’ll find artwork throughout and several floors that have been turned into a 24/7 free public museum, including the former bank vault."

"Excellent, 4.41 Based on 204 Reviews"

"Located in the chic 21c Hotel on Corcoran Street, Counting House is a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or special celebration. Once home to Suntrust and boasting an old bank valet on the lower floor, the elegant restaurant celebrates North Carolina’s rich heritage of fresh seafood and other regional fare using local, high-quality ingredients and organic produce. Executive Chef Thomas Card presents dishes such as plancha octopus, crab and squash ravioli, smoked oysters, pan-roasted catch-of-the-day, pork chops, and ribeye steak, and a variety of vegetarian options."

"Located in the 21c Hotel, we love Counting House for a few reasons- the atmosphere is unique and romantic and their creative food dishes. We also love that you can order drinks and browse the museum that is within 21c. Head downstairs to check out the old bank valet."

"Wandering through downtown and beyond, you will notice vibrant murals (26 to be exact) adding a color and beauty to dozens of store-fronts and historic building walls. In collaboration with Duke Artsand Artstigators, Mural Durham is a living archive that captures the growing number of murals across Durham. Depicting everything from historic Black Wall Street and classic Durham advertisements, to abstract street-art graffiti and more, every mural is a true work of art."

"A fun way to explore Durham is by taking a self-guided tour around local streets to find and admire the elaborate and artsy murals on local buildings. There is more than 40,000 square feet of murals in the University Hill district. The area is redeveloped into mixed-use spaces for business, housing, social spots, restaurants, and retail, so there is plenty to experience along the way."

"The street art in Durham is not just beautiful, but also bountiful!. And you can go on a self-guided mural tour. All you have to do is pick up a Mural Finder booklet."

"Run by the husband and wife team of Mark and Sasha Gibbs, this namesake brewery balances a love for great beer and a genuine commitment to the local community of Greensboro. Today, the spot serves up its range of house-made brews from between the up-and-coming streets of Greensboro’s Southside. There’s something for everyone too – from the hops aficionados to the casual pilsner drinker."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Judy Gallagher used under CC BY 2.0. A unique micro-brewery located in the heart of Greensboro, Pig Pounder Brewery is the place to be for those who love the craft or are just looking to learn more about it. With artisanal beers that are made with the finest ingredients, Pig Pounder Brewery not only boasts top-notch, high-quality beer but also exceptional service and events - since the place is also available to be rented out privately for personal social events."

"The Pig Pounder Brewery is a simple but high-quality Greensboro-born microbrewery in the heart of the city. It specializes in a mix of fun varieties of genuine British brews of beer, including Extra Special Bitter, English Dark Mild, and Milk Stout classic types. Their brews are used in many local venues across North Carolina."

"Using apples from a family-owned orchard, Bull City Ciderworks crafts hard ciders in the heart of Downtown Durham. You don’t even have to wait for it to heat up to enjoy their outdoor space. They have an awesome fire pit to keep you warm & cozy."

"Bull City Ciderworks is a hard cider taproom featuring 24 draft cider taps, a fire pit, outdoor seating, a rustic ambiance, and a friendly atmosphere."

"Waited 15 min just to be told a 45 min wait and the front lady was just casually walking around and filling up cookies while we were clearly standing there More reviews"