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Things to Do  

A Taste of Art

A Taste of Art, Winston-Salem

 SawtoothSchool Says:  Add a taste of art to your life. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to this low-key class. It’s a great opportunity for anyone wanting to enjoy the thrill of creativity and the company of good friends.Follow the stroke-by-stroke instructions or tap into your wild,... 

Salem Lake Trail

Salem Lake Trail, Winston-Salem

 CoachSpencer Says:  7 mile running/mt. bike/walking trail goes around Salem Lake. Also a paved greenway and single track trails. Main trail is hard packed dirt. 30K race in September. 50K race in January. 

Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem

 larondey1631 Says:  Go visit Wake Forest University. The campus is gorgeous and the basketball team is one of the best in the nation. Lots of friendly people. 

River Run Film Fest

River Run Film Fest, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  River Run Film Fest is held every year in late spring -- around the end of April. Films are shown at the Stevens Ctr, the Garage, NCSA and a few other locations that I can't recall at the moment. Most of the films are quite good, and there is a tremendous selection from... 

Downtown!

Downtown!, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  Check out Downtown/4th & Trade Street districts on Friday and Sat night for live jazz and blues. Most of the restaurants are fairly decent, and some are now starting to offer outdoor patio seating. The number of restaurant choices is increasing -- I think that 4 or 5 new... 

Well, there isn't really a...

Well, there isn't really a..., Winston-Salem

 ScottDG1 Says:  Well, there isn't really a whole lot to do. Probably stop by Wake Forest University and maybe go see a Football game.It's not big time football but it is a big time University 

Hotels  

La Quinta Inn & Suites Winston-Salem

 1 Review and 46 Opinions  I was traveling south with my family, and we decided to stop half way for a break. I booked purely... 

Marriott Winston-Salem

 1 Review and 76 Opinions  This is a great hotel for travelers needing to stay in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Pool is on 3rd... 

Restaurants  

Downtown Restaurants: Downtown Restaurants

Downtown Restaurants: Downtown Restaurants, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  6th & Vine at the intersection of Trade St and 6th is one of the best places to eat -- it's reasonable and has a great wine selection. Outdoor seating is also avail.Sweet Potatoes on Trade is another great find -- lots of great soul food.Avoid the Bistro 420 on 4th St --... 

Pete's Family Restaurant: Pete's Family Restaurant

Pete's Family Restaurant: Pete's Family Restaurant, Winston-Salem

 ScottDG1 Says:  Sort of a country bumpkin place, but that's alright. Great hospitality and AWESOME food. Popcorn Shrimp, absolutely delicious, best I've ever had. 

Nightlife  

Red Rooster: New Country- the Future of Night Life

Red Rooster: New Country- the Future of Night Life, Winston-Salem

 jackelly3 Says:  Red Rooster is my favorite spot in Winston. The club offers dancing both country and college, live music and DJs, large open dance floor and vip rooms, and of course pool tables and the bull. I am not a huge country fan but Red Rooster hits the spot. None 

Downtown: Downtown

Downtown: Downtown, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  The Speak Easy on 4th, across from the Stevens Ctr, is a great place for local jazz. They also offer latin dance lessons on Tuesdays for free. Heidi also makes a mean martini.Thea's House of Blues (its either on Liberty or on Trade St., I can't remember) is good for blues,... 

Head over to Sh-Boom on...

Head over to Sh-Boom on..., Winston-Salem

 ScottDG1 Says:  Head over to Sh-Boom on Country Club Rd. Dance Club 

Transportation  

Car

Car, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  A car is your best bet. Taxis are often very nasty, unreliable, and expensive. Also, the drivers are quick to rip you off by taking the long way around. If you must take a cab, keep the trip short and call Joe's Taxi. 

Drive right down I-40 to get...

Drive right down I-40 to get..., Winston-Salem

 ScottDG1 Says:  Drive right down I-40 to get there. Or you can fly into Piedmont Triad Int. Airport in Greensboro and get on I-40 WestBy Car easily, everything is off of 40, 421, Country Club Rd. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Panhandlers

Panhandlers, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  Downtown has its share of folks who like to beg for money. It's not as bad as it used to be, thanks to a fairly decent police presence. Best not to give $$. 

Tourist Traps  

Hanes Mall

Hanes Mall, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  Unless you don't have a mile within 200 miles of your hometown, avoid Hanes Mall. It's expensive, cheap-looking, and attracts a rough crowd on weekend nights. Go during the day, prefereably early in the morning before the "Mall Rats" have time to surface. Check out Thruway... 

Old Salem

Old Salem, Winston-Salem

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What to Pack  

Pure and simple....

Pure and simple...., Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:   ... it's hotter than h*** during the summer. Winter is unpredictable -- we are prone to ice instead of snow, or we could very well have 70 degree temps in Jan. Best to check out www.weather.com first. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Farmer's Market

Farmer's Market, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  Farmer's Market downtown on Trade St -- great local stuff including one gal who grows the best flowers. A bit pricey, but worth it. 

Tanglewood Park

Tanglewood Park, Winston-Salem

 janesgsd Says:  Great for cyclists and tennis players. The golf is also fairly decent. About 10 - 15 miles west of Winston. 

Favorites  

the entire city

the entire city, Winston-Salem

 Chris45 Says:   Coronet Seafood restaurant,its expensive but worth the money 

The Place

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The People

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 ScottDG1's new Winston-Salem Page - Winston-Salem is a good place to live but not all that great to travel to. 

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 Winston-Salem is a good place to live but not all that great to travel to. 

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 Winston-Salem is a small city about 40 miles west of Greensboro, about 1. 5 hours from my home. In this area you will find the Moravian village, where tours are available to view the working... 

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 Only 36 miles from where I was born, this might well have become my idea of what a city is like but other than surgery at the Baptist Hospital (now known as the Bowman-Gray Medical Center) while still... 

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