this area of greymont is typically the art center, as well as where greymont state university is found, with much of it's buildings now preserved as a part of greymont's walk-through museum on elm street that allows tourists and locals alike to walk through the old buildings and hear from a tour guide what rich history can be found there. at night, this same street offers ghost tours through these same buildings, showcasing greymont's affinity for both history and the arts in one convenient district. additionally, throughout this section of greymont you can find the greymont market, artisans, and street musicians. this area is typically the most northern of all the sections in greymont.
right next to greymont state college are the delta dorms, the school's only offered dorming buildings for its students. delta dorms consists of two large buildings, one for males and one for females, with a decently sized student center in the middle for intermingling. it is important to note that the dorms were originally not meant to be co-ed but this rule changed after 2005.
greymont's own brewery is called the tipsy cow, a cozy building that hosts beer tastings and crafts a unique assortment of beers. so far they have four well selling types: a pilsner, an ipa, a double ipa, and a wheat ale. these are very popular amongst college kids and craft beer lovers alike.
the chocolate frog is a greymont's sweetery, selling premium chocolates, fresh made desserts, and gourmet ice cream. be on the look out for weekend gelato specials!
the popular sandwich shop and cafe is located catty-corner to greymont state college's main building, which leaves it often filled with students eating quietly while using the store's wifi. the store manager, a college student herself, leaves an artistically made sign out each day featuring comically named specials for the patrons.
greymont would be incomplete without the popular coffee shop. many of the town's college students find shelter in the spacious coffeehouse on wet and windy days. on sunday evenings, the shop has an open mic night for musicians and poets.
the popular donut chain is located just past the start of the historic district, closest to greymont center. while its doughnuts have no comparison, most patrons go to brewed awakening for their java.
the orchid lounge is only open thursday through saturday, holding nightly burlesque shows where fantasies come to life. while the orchid lounge has had a wide assortment of reviews, there is no doubt that it leaves its patrons entertained.
the only cabaret within a three hour drive, roxanne's has brought plenty of business to greymont over the years. originally started by greymont state's theatre department, roxanne's has made a name for itself and developed into a stand alone business that features nightly shows and a pub, serving mostly craft beers and bar food.
the old greymont woods is a popular campsite and nature center. greymont state college has its own large campsite in greymont woods where students can save the three dollar charge for parking and exercise. weekly yoga classes are held here as well on thursday mornings, as part of one of gsc's clubs.
just past old gregory bridge is lake greymont. the lake isn't huge in comparison to the other bodies of water found in north carolina but for greymont it has become a popular fishing destination and, for some, a romantic location to park your car and... talk.
with such scenic views, the town attracts a number of artists who want to capture the beauty on canvas. in 2005, one such artist decided to make greymont their home and set up a craft shop near the college. it's a popular store and often hosts craft nights to keep the interest in art flourishing.
the local bookstore has become a huge business in the historic district, but that could be in part due to the amount of college students who use the store's discount to buy their text books. still, the store is large but homey and features poetry readings on saturday nights.
the pet shop and grooming parlor is a hit with pet lovers from all over greymont, especially since its 2015 addition of a veterinary clinic beside it. dedicated to the proper care of animals, the business often hosts adoption events for local shelter animals.
greymont square is filled with many street stalls that are open daily from 8am to 12pm. the market is popular with the older generation, who usually buy the organic produce, and those who appreciate artisan crafts.
the now historic public library works with bigger libraries across the state of north carolina to offer a wide selection of books. its caring librarians do their best to fill every book request and often hold book buys and sales in the library courtyard.
greymont state college bought out the closest laundromat about a decade ago, but they still haven't changed its name due to its popularity among the college students. unlike usual laundromats, the washers accept both coins and cards, even accepting the gsc student funds cards as payment.
greymont state college is a four-year liberal arts institution that features separate buildings for its subjects. the english and arts buildings are one on side of the campus from the math and science buildings, which causes most of its students to take similar classes per semester to cut down on walk time between classes.
while mom's kitchen strays away from the classic american diner atmosphere, it has wooden and homely warmth that keeps the customers returning. it’s fairly small; with a number of red stools lining the wooden counter and a handful of tables by the windows. this serves to boost the family-feel of the diner.
