Historic Sites in Burlington

"The next point in our list of things to do in Greensboro for couples is a visit to Greensboro History Museum. If you love learning something new and experiencing new things, this museum has its doors open Tuesday – Sunday to 5 p.m for you. The museum will tell you the story of Greensboro from the American Revolution to modern days."

"The Greensboro History Museum rests in downtown Greensboro in a building that was once the city’s First Presbyterian Church. Spanning 17,000 square feet and more, its gorgeous Romanesque Revival architecture shows you classic beauty from 1892 the moment you arrive. It’s clearly one of the city’s best tourist attractions!"

"As one of the South’s largest plantations and once spanning 30,000 acres with 900 slaves, Historic Stagville is a preserved slice of history. The site is now used to teach about the lives and work of the enslaved population, with free tours available."

"The Stagville State Historic Site was once one of the largest plantations in the U.S. from the 18th century to the 19th century. It spans 71 acres and is now a well-known history museum."

"Don’t miss a Greensboro National Historic Landmark, the Blandwood Mansion. The impressive building once served as the home of John Motley Morehead, North Carolina’s governor from 1841-1845. A notable public servant in the infrastructure development and history of the city, Morehead advocated for railroads and railroad services for Greensboro."

"There are many historic landmarks that you can visit in Greensboro, and one of the best is Blandwood. Trip Advisor says that his beautiful house is located on Washington Street. It is open to the public to take guided tours of the building, and you can see many interesting artifacts, antique furniture, and works of art."

"The Bog Garden is this nature preserve and a botanical garden which is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is a free park and is open every day if you want to visit this week. There is no entry fee for this garden and it was actually a part of Star Mount Farms."

"In April 1865, at Bennett Place, the largest troop surrender of Confederate soldiers occurred, effectively ending the American Civil War. Confederate general Joseph E. Johnson met there with his rival, General William T. Sherman and surrendered all the southern armies in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas. Today you can explore the museum gallery and historic structures, watch special re-enactments, and visit a theatre which shows a short film called ‘Dawn of Peace.’"

"The Bennett Place Historic Site, constructed in 1789, played a pivotal role during the American Civil War because it was the site where the last major Confederate Army surrendered under career officer Joseph E. Johnston."

"Step inside the Duke family home, preserved in much the same way that it was in the 1800s, when Washington Duke started his tobacco empire forever changing the Durham landscape and the U.S. tobacco industry. Walk through the homestead and see the buildings on the Duke family farm, tobacco barns, and the original factory. The Duke family was one of the wealthiest families in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century."

"Once the home of the Duke family, this estate also doubles as a tobacco museum. You can take a 45-minute guided tour or explore on your own. The Duke family made their fortune with tobacco manufacturing."

"While it isn’t exactly a “restaurant,” this little shack off Broad Street is packing some serious heat!. Wing and waffle fries are really all many people need in life and Heavenly Buffaloes is there to cater to your every need. They even consider vegetarians, vegans, and anyone with an aversion to chicken with an incredible meatless wing!"

"The Refectory Café is an award-winning restaurant that serves local farm-to-table fare with a variety of vegetarians, vegan, plant-based and gluten-free options. The one-of-a-kind eatery prides itself on providing delicious, satisfying, and nutrient-dense cuisine for all taste and diets, while practicing environmental and social sustainability. The culinary team uses locally sourced and organic ingredients from regional farmers to create dishes like coconut curry tofu, miso-ginger marinated kale, garlic shrimp risotto, and chicken roulade."

"Established in 2005, the original goal of the Refectory Café was to be a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table restaurant where every diet classification could delight in delicious, satisfying, creative food from a common menu. Let them cater your event or join them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner outside on their lovely outdoor patio. View this post on Instagram"

"The food was delicious (the blueberry mimosas are magnificent), service was fast, and the fresh flowers on each table are much appreciated."

"Source: Photo by user Sergey Galyonkin used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Located only 10 miles (16.1 km) from downtown Durham, Eno River State Park is a favorite spot to enjoy nature. It has nearly 30 miles (48.3 km) of trails, camping and picnic areas and serves as a space for water activities, too, like fishing, paddling, canoeing and kayaking (with a bit of difficulty, due to shallow water)."

"Eno River State Park, established in 1975, spans over 4,319 acres. It features hiking trails that run for 24 miles long, five public access areas, and many other facilities."