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The greenest hotel in the U.S., Greensboro's Proximity. (Photo: Proximity Hotel)
There’s been a lot of hype recently about the so-called greenest hotel in the nation, the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, N.C. I’ve been there. It’s nice enough -- actually, it’s really nice. But I’m a little disturbed by the fact that the city and state are attempting to parlay the hotel’s credentials into a tourism boom for Greensboro. I have several friends who either live in or are from Greensboro. And they have nice enough things to say about their hometown. But let’s be honest, Greensboro doesn’t have the same allure as, say, Asheville -- or even Charlotte. Take for instance North Carolina Tourism’s new “Going Green in Greensboro” contest. The contest winner gets a weekend for four in Greensboro, with a stay at the Proximity, which has been awarded the nation’s first LEED Platinum status for emphasis on green construction and operations. (I wasn’t kidding -- it’s a cool hotel!) But the rest of the prize package seems sort of lackluster: a golf outing, tickets to an event at the city’s coliseum, a trip to the Natural Science Center. Other than the bicycle rental to enjoy nearby Greensboro Greenway, I’m not really feeling it.
Now, I realize that I probably have not given Greensboro enough of a chance. My only trip to the city was for a wedding last spring. I was inside the city limits for a grand total of about 24 hours -- most of that spent at wedding festivities. That’s why I’ve entered the contest. I know, I’m all about the contests these days. What? They're free!
But perhaps Greensboro truly is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. What do you think? Is Greensboro worth the five-hour trek from the District? Let me know in the comments below or shoot me an email at katie@katiejhowell.com.
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