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Old Salem Museums & Gardens

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Explore a historic community with original museum buildings, authentic craftsmen, rare antiques, and unique shopping experiences in Winston-Salem.

  • Address: 900 Old Salem Rd. Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
  • Phone: (336) 721-7300
  • Website: oldsalem.org

Reynolda House Museum

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Historic estate featuring American art galleries, scenic gardens, walking trails, and preserved architecture open to the public year-round.

  • Address: 2250 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106
  • Phone: (336) 758-5150
  • Website: reynolda.org

a/perture cinema

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Independent art house cinema in downtown Winston-Salem showcasing indie, foreign, and documentary films in a cozy, community-focused setting.

  • Address: 311 West Fourth St. Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
  • Phone: (336) 722-8148
  • Website: aperturecinema.com

Bowman Gray Racing Stadium

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Historic racing venue hosting NASCAR action on a quarter-mile track, featuring weekly events, local divisions, and an energetic fan atmosphere.

  • Address: 1250 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Winston-Salem, NC, 27107
  • Phone: (336) 723-1819
  • Website: bowmangrayracing.com

Historic Bethabara Park

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Bethabara, birthplace of Winston-Salem, is historic park where visitors explore Moravian roots, scenic trails, and preserved colonial buildings.

  • Address: 2147 Bethabara Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106
  • Phone: (336) 924-8191
  • Website: historicbethabara.org

Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University

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Beautiful early-20th-century gardens with colorful plant life, historic greenhouse, and birding opportunities, reflecting progressive community vision.

  • Address: 100 Reynolda Village
    Winston-Salem, NC, 27106
  • Phone: (336) 758-5593
  • Website: reynoldagardens.org

Tanglewood Park

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Year-round destination offering golf, swimming, horseback riding, and the popular Festival of Lights during the winter holiday season.

  • Address: 4061 Clemmons Road Clemmons, NC, 27012
  • Phone: (336) 703-6400
  • Website: forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood

Breweries and Distilleries

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Explore Winston-Salem’s vibrant craft beverage scene with local breweries and distilleries offering innovative beers, spirits, and community vibes.

The Quarry at Grant Park

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Peaceful urban park with overlooks and a pier over a historic quarry, offering views of deep blue waters and the Winston-Salem skyline.

  • Address: 1790 Quarry Rd. Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
  • Phone: (336) 650-7677
  • Website: cityofws.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Quarry-Park-97

Salem Lake Trail

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Scenic 7-mile trail around a 365-acre lake near downtown Winston-Salem, perfect for hiking, biking, birding, boating, and picnics.

  • Address: 815 Salem Lake Rd. Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
  • Phone: (336) 650-7677
  • Website: cityofws.org/2129/Salem-Lake

Hanging Rock State Park

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State park 30 miles from Winston-Salem with waterfalls, rocky overlooks, hiking trails, a lake, and paddling adventures in the Sauratown Mountains.

  • Address: 1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd, Danbury, NC 27016
  • Phone: (336) 593-8480
  • Website: ncparks.gov/state-parks/hanging-rock-state-park

Bailey Park

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Downtown green space in Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter offering a natural amphitheater, covered stage, and spots for events and gatherings.

  • Address: 445 Patterson Avenue
    Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
  • Phone: (336) 716-8672
  • Website: innovationquarter.com/bailey-park

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