A History of Greensboro

The city was first planned around 1808 – it was actually planned around a central square that would make the city the new county seat of Guilford County. Moving the county seat to Greensboro actually moved the county seat closer to the geographical center of the county, which was believed to be more accessible to the people of the county. The city grew rapidly and by the turn of the 20th century was a state leader in textile manufacturing; today, however, the city is at the forefront of technological research. It is still a major transportation hub and is emerging as a major business relocation center.

Transportation of Greensboro

Greensboro has long been a major transportation hub of North Carolina and Guilford County and is still a huge transportation center. The city evolved from a small government center into a huge transportation district consisting of rail centers, airports, mass transit centers, pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths. Today the economy of the city has become much more diverse than the textile and transportation sectors, though they still play a major role in the city’s economy and growth.

Tourism in Greensboro

The city is home to many major tourist attractions including the Bog Garden, the Greensboro Center City Park, the Greensboro Arboretum and the World War Memorial Stadium, which is currently the oldest continuously used professional baseball facilities, though it has since been replaced by First Horizon Stadium. It is also the home of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex which is a multi-building facility which holds concerts, theater productions, athletic events, fairs and various other public and private events.

Taxi Services in Greensboro

If you’re looking to get around Greensboro without getting yourself lost, please call the Blue Bird Taxi Greensboro or the United Yellow Taxi Association – they’ll get you from where you need to go to where you need to go.

Moving to Greensboro?

If so, feel free to call Reliable Car Transportation at 800-530-2826 and you’ll speak to one of our trained professionals about shipping your vehicle. Or, if you prefer, simply log onto our website and fill out our free online quote request form – you’ll receive a free quote in your e-mail as well as a call (if you’d like) from our experienced staff and we’ll handle all your auto transport needs. So call or go online today to see what Reliable Car Transportation can do for you.