Winston Salem North Carolina

Winston Salem North Carolina is located in the Piedmont (central) part of the state, and has so much to offer vacationing families or couples looking for a romantic getaway.

It is called the "Twin City" for its dual heritage, or "Camel City", a reference to Camel cigarettes and the city's prominent tobacco industry. Other city nicknames include "The Dash", referring to the dash between "Winston" and "Salem", or the "Tre-Fo" (three four), referring to the fact that Winston-Salem is home to three universities and one college:

• Wake Forest University - a nationally distinguished private university,

• Winston-Salem State University - a historically-black university founded in 1892.

• The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, (formerly the North Carolina School of the Arts) and

• Salem College, a four-year liberal arts college for women.

  
  
  The city of Winston Salem North Carolina has many attractions that include Museums, the arts, Gardens, and of course, sports and Shopping.

  Old Salem is one of the most popular historical spots and even today looks much like it did since William Loughton Smith visited in May of 1791.

  Old Salem is now a living history museum where you can go to and see what it was like to live there in the 18th century. Costumed interpreters work their trades and are happy to answer your questions about what made that time and place so special then and why it is still special today.

  As you visit the Winkler Bakery the smell of fresh bread takes over your senses as you watch the women in long dark dresses and white bonnets slide loaves of bread into the wood fired ovens.

  Don't forget to stop by the Single Brothers house and the Old Salem Tavern while your there.

  The guides in Old Salem are very educated and are happy to talk. Some other events you won't want to miss are:

  • Civil War Day
  • Twilight Tours
  • Harvest day
  • 4th of July
  • Classes
  • Festivals...and more!
  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  Winston Salem Highlights

  Although Winston Salem North Carolina has so much to offer, I can't possibly list all of the fun things to do here. So I am adding my favorites.

  Wineries

  • Yadkin Valley Wineries

    Arts

  • City of the Arts

  • Reynolda House, Museum of American Art

  • Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art

  • Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery (at Wake Forest University)

  • SciWorks

  • Diggs Gallery (at Winston-Salem State University)

  • Winston Cup Museum (highlights Nascar)

    Shopping

  • Hanes Mall

  • Hanes Point Shopping Center

  • Hanes Commons

  • Stone's Throw Plaza

  • Silas Creek Crossing

  • Thruway Shopping Center

    Golf

  • Tanglewood Park

  • Reynolds Park Golf Course

  • Winston Lake Golf Course

  • Salem Glen

    Sporting Venues

  • The Winston-Salem Entertainment-Sports Complex

  • BB&T Soccer Complex

  • Ernie Shore Field

  • BB&T Field
  
  
  It doesn't matter if you come to Winston Salem North Carolina to visit with your family, friends, as a large group or as a couple looking for a little time alone, Winston Salem has so many things to do!

  Come visit and enjoy all we have to offer!
  
  

  ---

  If you have a great place to visit in Winston Salem, I would love to hear from you!

  Have A Great Story About North Carolina?

  Do you have a great story about North Carolina? Share it!

  Title Your Recommendation

  Give Us Your Recommendation! [ ? ]

  Close Help Entering your Recommendation is easy to do. Just type! Your recommendation will appear on a Web page exactly the way you enter it here. So, be sure to tell us all the details we need and want to know! TIP: Since most people scan Web pages, include your best thoughts in your first paragraph.

  Share A Picture (optional) [ ? ]

  Close Help Do you have a picture to add? Great! Click the button and find it on your computer. Then select it.

  Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

  Click here to upload more images (optional)

  Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

  Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

  Add a Picture/Graphic Caption (optional) 

  Author Information (optional)

  To receive credit as the author, enter your information below.

  Your Name	(first or full name)
  Your Location	(ex. City, State, Country)

  Submit Your Contribution

  Check box to agree to these submission guidelines.

  
  (You can preview and edit on the next page)

  
  
  

  
  
  Return from winston salem north carolina to north carolina travel guide