Winston-Salem North Carolina - Images From A City Founded Upon Cooperation

 

Several years ago my future wife and I spent a magical day exploring Winston-Salem North Carolina. She had lived in the city for several years and she took me to all of the local historical attractions and the best places to eat in town. If you are interested in visiting some amazing perfectly preserved locations from our country's colonial past, than a trip to Winston-Salem is a must.

From the Visit Winston-Salem Website:

A modern destination with a unique past

Winston-Salem combines history and culture in unexpected ways. Explore the wide variety of things to do in this exciting yet quaint city, from engaging performing arts to enriching museum exhibits, outdoor adventures, and historic attractions.

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Centrally located in North Carolina, Winston-Salem will reward the curious traveler in you. It’s an easy drive from the coast and an hour and a half from the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer more than 260 years of hands-on history. Our downtown has a growing culinary scene with over 100 restaurants and was ranked in the top 10 by Forbes. In a short drive, you can find more than 45 wineries in the scenic Yadkin Valley. Look forward to unforgettable experiences and travel back to do it all over again.

Our annual events and festivals showcase the very best that Winston-Salem has to offer. From spring’s international film fest and summer’s national tennis tournament to the many harvest festivals and candlelight historic home tours during fall and the winter holiday season, you can always look forward to an unforgettable experience that makes you want to travel back again and again.

Good food and drink are Winston-Salem's bread and butter. Shaped by Moravian traditions, farm-fresh ingredients, and sophisticated cuisine, the city has long been considered the region's best-kept culinary secret. But with a growing collection of top-ranked restaurants, nationally known breweries, and award-winning distilleries, the word is officially out. Today you'll find a mix of creative mixologists, bold brewmasters, and innovative chefs in every corner of the city – all offering fresh spins on Southern classics, with a dash of culinary magic.

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