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title: "Downtown Greensboro"
url: https://www.heregreensboro.com/downtown-greensboro/
date: 2026-07-26T17:52:08+00:00
modified: 2026-07-26T17:52:08+00:00
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site: "HERE Greensboro"
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---

# Downtown Greensboro

*Source: [HERE Greensboro](https://www.heregreensboro.com/downtown-greensboro/) — July 26, 2026 by *

Guilford County · Urban Core
                

# Downtown Greensboro

                  

The civic and cultural core of Greensboro, anchored by the Steven Tanger Center and Center City Park.

              
    
  

  
    
          
                            Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
                            International Civil Rights Center and Museum
                            Center City Park
              
    
    
    

      
      
        

### Quick Facts

        ZIP27401, 27402                CategoryUrban Core        Platted1808        Main CorridorElm Street        CountyGuilford County      

      
      
        

### At A Glance

        Walkability72/100        Commute0 min (is downtown)        InterstateI-40/I-85 Business Loop (under 1 mi)        VibeUrban, civic, culturally active        Best ForYoung professionals, downtown workers, arts and culture enthusiasts      

      
      
        

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## Location

        

Downtown Greensboro sits at the geographic and historic center of the city, radiating outward from the original 1808 town plan.

                  [**Open Downtown Greensboro in Google Maps →**36.0726° N, 79.7920° W · ZIP 27401, 27402](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.0726,-79.792)
              
    
    
          
        

## Character

        

A mix of historic commercial buildings, new residential lofts, restaurants, and civic institutions.

      
    
    
          
        

## History

        

Site of the 1960 Woolworth sit-in and the city's original 1808 town plat.

      
    
    
    
    
    
      
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## Schools

        
                                  
              
                Elementary
                                  
                              
              Cone Elementary
              Guilford County Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://ncreportcards.ondemand.sas.com)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.gcsnc.com)
                              
            
                                  
              
                Middle
                                  
                              
              Kiser Middle School
              Guilford County Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://ncreportcards.ondemand.sas.com)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.gcsnc.com)
                              
            
                                  
              
                High
                                  
                              
              James B. Dudley High School
              Guilford County Schools                            
                                  [SC Report Card →](https://ncreportcards.ondemand.sas.com)
                                                  [School site →](https://www.gcsnc.com)
                              
            
                  
        

Ratings from the North Carolina School Report Card ({{STATE_EDU_FULL}}) — not third-party aggregators.

      
    
    
          
        

## Nearby Retail & Dining

        

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              **South Elm Street restaurants and retail**
               — Mix of independent restaurants, bars, and boutique retail               *(On-site)*

      
    
    
          
        

## Healthcare & Essentials

        

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              **Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital**
               Hospital               *(1.2 mi)*

      
    
    
    
      
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        School data from the [SC Department of Education Report Card](https://screportcards.com).
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