Overview
Reidsville is a city of 14,000 people (2018) near Greensboro, North Carolina. Reidsville offers two public lakes for recreation, trails, greenways, parks, historic homes, and a farmer's market. Reidsville thrived in the 19th century growing tobacco and manufacturing cigarettes. Later, many textile mills were established in the town's but as those industries have declined, the town's economy has diversified.
3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Reidsville
Market Square
Downtown park and amphitheater which hosts a variety of events including a farmer's market, concerts, movies, shows, and many more.
Lake Reidsville
Offers camp grounds, events shelters, duck hunting blinds, disc golf, and an amphitheater around the lake. On the lake, you can boat, fish, and ski. Different events are held throughout the year.
Chinqua Penn Plantation/Walking Trail
Little natural habitat with a ~1 mile trail meandering through old growth forest and around ponds so that you can find rest for your soul, per the curator.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jul. (climate data from nearby Research Triangle)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport, Greensboro — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions
- RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham — 59 mi away (major hub). Directions
Reidsville is directly connected by highway with Winston-Salem (US 158), Greensboro (US 29), Danville (US 29), and Burlington.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lake Reidsville, Chinqua Penn Plantation/Walking Trail
- Lunch Short Sugar's
- Afternoon Market Square
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
History
Reidsville was established in the early 19th century as an outpost and stop on the stage line that ran between Salisbury, North Carolina, and Danville, Virginia, and was known as Wright's Crossroads. The community grew from a single home and inn owned by the family of Reuben Reid, a local farmer and businessman, into a thriving farming community primarily supporting tobacco production and cigarette manufacturing. Reidsville was incorporated as a town by the North Carolina State Legislature in 1873. It became a key location of the American Tobacco Company which employed many city and county residents. The American Tobacco Company was the mainstay of Reidsville economics until its sale and closure in 1994. Many textile mills were established in Reidsville as well, with Cone Mills and Burlington Industries, located in Burlington North Carolina, consolidating most of them in the mid-20th century, although most have now closed.
Get in
By car
Reidsville is directly connected by highway with Winston-Salem (US 158), Greensboro (US 29), Danville (US 29), and Burlington.
By air
The nearest commercial airport serving the area is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).
Do
Eat
Eat Short Sugar's
This restaurant has hand-pulled pit barbecue. It has won national awards and has been recognized internationally. Family owned and operated since 1949.
Sleep
Nearby
Greensboro
City / town · 51 listings · 21 mi away
Danville
City / town · 11 listings · 22 mi away
Burlington
City / town · 9 listings · 22 mi away
High Point
City / town · 13 listings · 32 mi away
Hanging Rock State Park
Park · 34 mi away
Winston-Salem
City / town · 42 listings · 37 mi away
Hillsborough
City / town · 16 listings · 37 mi away
King
City / town · 2 listings · 39 mi away
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