Winston Salem

Winston Salem

As you walk around downtown Winston-Salem, we invite you to explore different districts including the Arts District, Theater District, Twin City Quarter (Hotel & Convention Center), the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, the Financial & Government District, Holly Ave. Winston-Salem is a town built on tobacco. Its brick buildings and streets radiate a sepia tone, as if the whole city is tinted with sticky, sweet-smelling tobacco. Often referred to as “Camel City” after the world-famous cigarette brand created by R.J. Winston-Salem was ranked #59 as one of the “Best Places to Live” and ranked #35 in “Best Places to Retire” by US News. It was also named as one of “North Carolina’s Safest Cities” by WalletHub.  Whether you are mountain bound or prefer to head towards the beach, Winston is conveniently located between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

All About Downtown

Downtown Winston-Salem is a thriving destination with numerous restaurants, brewpubs, shops, businesses, arts and entertainment and is known for its blend of hip and historic, and a vast collection of heirloom gardens and local attractions. Make sure you make it to Trade Street for shopping & dining and special events that will have you dancing in the streets. Fun Fact: Winston-Salem is the birthplace of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Texas Pete hot sauce and Miss Jenny’s Pickles. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco and Hanes, and the underwear company, have roots here, too. (maybe too much information on that last one? LOL)

Shopping in Winston-Salem, NC

COBBLESTONE FARMERS MARKET

On Saturday mornings, stock up at Cobblestone Farmers Market. This beloved, producer-only farmers market partners with local vendors to bring fresh products like seasonal vegetables, ethically farmed meats, local dairy, and more to the heart of the city. Location: 1001 S. Marshall Street (parking lot behind Old Salem Visitor’s Center) Hours: 9:30 a.m. – noon

Hanes Mall

Hanes Mall is home to all your favorite stores like Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Old Navy, not to mention other great shops like Forever 21, Abercrombie, American Eagle, J. Jill, and many more. 3320 Silas Creek PKWY Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Body and Soul

When shopping or perusing on Trade Street Downtown Winston-Salem, NC make sure to stop in at Body and Soul! Body and Soul is a cultural gift store with 4 stores in one, located in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Winston-Salem. There’s a book room with the latest and popular books primarily by African American and local authors, Skincare area based with Shea Butter and Aromatherapy products, a Gallery that features items imported or inspired by Africa, and a sight-seeking Boutique area that offers the latest pieces of jewelry imported from all over the world including accessories and bags you could only dream of. Body and Soul offers customers the latest fashion for today’s stylish consumers.

Dining

Sweet Potatoes

Vivián Joiner and Stephanie Tyson Owners, chef and hostess welcome you to the AWARD WINNING Sweet Potatoes Restaurant in the Downtown Arts District of Winston Salem, where they serve unique, southern inspired uptown, down – home cooking. Sweet Potatoes offers comforting soul food in a way that is like no other. Foods like Slap Yo Mamma Ribs and Miss O’s Fish Plate and Collard Green Dip, BBQ Shrimp & Grits lets you know you are about to have a true dining experience that will bring you back.

Cin Cin Burger Bar

This burger bar offers different flavors and textures that will seduce your taste buds in creative burgers, dip-ables & sharable plates. They have a variety of foods that you can only experience in Cin Cin Burger Bar like Reuben Croquettes, “Saganaki” Chicago Flame, Brown Sugar Fried Chicken, Nutty Butter Burger(American Cheese, Candied Bacon, Bread & Butter Pickles, spicy chipotle peanut butter) and that is just the tip of the iceberg(so to speak). Cin Cin also serves WET ADULT SHAKES (21 and Over) Winston-Salem offers all sorts of culinary delights in every corner. You can guarantee that you will find something to delight your palate!

Things to do

Old Salem Museums & Gardens

Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a historic site and museum combating food insecurity and exploring the stories of people, including Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples, in the American South. As one of America’s most comprehensive history attractions, our museums—the Historic Town of Salem, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), and the Gardens at Old Salem—engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience.

Triad ECO Adventures

Open 24/7 by Appointment or by chance ! Triad ECO Adventures (& Triad TROLLEYS) offers world-class Segway Tours, eBIKE Tours, PaddleFit Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) Instruction, and Private/Daily TROLLEY Excursions throughout Winston-Salem, NC and beyond! Pick a day, pick a time, pick a tour, grab a Group! Tours and class options happily customized upon request for birthdays, weddings, events, family picnics, and YOUR special occasion.

Total Escape

WINSTON SALEM’S BEST ESCAPE ROOM The Total Escape offers four different escape experiences that will take you to a different era of time. This type of activity is great for team-building, fun with friends or family. They love hosting birthdays! Ages 10 to 100 have a blast celebrating at Total Escape by solving clues and discovering adventure. They also have online games! So, if you are looking for something different and fun to do, check out Total Escape!

Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunt of Winston Salem

Looking for things to do in Winston Salem? We can help you see the city in a different way with our city scavenger hunts. Using your smartphone, you’ll be given a list of challenges to complete and riddles to solve on our scavenger hunt app. You’ll have a remote “Host” that will help you along the way. Your goal is to find all the items in Winston Salem to beat the game.

Lodging

The Historic Brookstown Inn

Established in 1837 this Historic Inn is a charming getaway for your next stay in Winston-Salem, NC. Located in the outskirts of Downtown Winston-Salem just steps away from Old Salem Museums and Gardens, our guests enjoy the serenity of the town as well as the convenience to the many activities that this arts and cuisine community offers. Preserving the original structure of the building, the Inn’s interior is decorated to enhance the grand ceilings, original wooden beams, exposed brick and newly refinished historic pine wood floors in the lobby. Our amenities have also been enhanced for our guest’s comfort. Drift to sleep in our luxurious new Euro Plush pillow top mattresses, 400 thread count sheets and synthetic down pillows. Relax in luxury with marble surround showers, with rainmaker shower heads and granite countertops. Lather with Archive Essential bath products accompanied by lush imperial towels. Each room has their own personal refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker.

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel

A Southern social club amid hotels in Winston-Salem, NC Welcome to Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, where a rich Southern legacy is tempered with a smidge of spunk. We are located in downtown Winston-Salem’s historic R.J. Reynolds building, the architectural muse for the Empire State Building. Step through our magnificent Art Deco entryway into a lavish social living room for a glass of sweet tea, or meet us on the patio for steamed oysters. We’re steps away from fine art, craft beer and soul food scenes, close to Wake Forest University and Old Salem Museum & Gardens, and — as a Kimpton hotel — never too far from mischief.

Graylyn International Conference Center

Just minutes from downtown, Graylyn’s vast 55-acre property allows visitors to experience a world away from the bustle of city streets. A perfect combination of a modern, sophisticated conference facility and an enchanting, historic residence, Graylyn is sure to captivate from the moment you arrive at the estate gates. An enchanting historic property with all the modern amenities, Graylyn features 85 well-appointed and uniquely decorated guest rooms attractively situated throughout the pristine 55-acre estate. There are several dining options for quests. Exquisite meals prepared by Executive Chef- Gregory Rollins who discovered his love of cooking while living and working in his native country, Barbados. His classical culinary influence came from working at Almond Beach Resorts in Barbados, with French and American chefs.
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