Winston Salem, North Carolina

Bar Spots

Burke Street Pub- 1110 Burke Street 336-750-0097

Carlisle's Pub- 1314 S. Hawthorne Road 336-723-5550

Celtic Cafe- 924 S. Marshall Street 336-703-0641

Corbin's Bar & Grill-520 Hanes Mall Blvd 336-768-3301

First Street Draft Cellar- 1500 W. First Street 336-722-6950

Foothills Brewing Company- 838 W. Fourth Street 336-722-6950

Fox and Hound- Thrusway Shopping Center

Gatsbys 1157 Burke Street  336-722-7637

Korner Lounge 1001 Burke Street 336-725-6611

Little John's 3443 Robinhood Road 336-765-7931

Putter's Patio and Grill 3005 Bonhurst Drive 336-724-9990

Noma Urban Bar and Grill 321 W. Fourth Street 336-703-5112

Recreation Billards 412 W. Fourth Street 336-703-5112

Reynolda Pub 3625 Reynolda Road 336-922-9902

Silver Moon Salon 632 Trade Street

Single Brothers Bar 627 N. Trade Street

Sixth and Vine Bar and Resturant 209 W. Sixth Street 336-725-5577

Sawim's Grocery 232 W. Acadia Street 336-725-9696

Tailgator's Bar and Billards 975 Peter's Creek Parkway

Tonic Bar and Tapas 410 W. fourth Street 336-529-6237

Three Oaks Lounge Holiday Inn at Hanes Mall

West End Opera House 853 Reynolda Road 336-721-0083

West End Tap Room 473 West End Blvd

Club Spots

Al Club Reno 71 Waughton Road 336-722-3763

The 411 411 . Cherry Street 336-725-1411

Club Oasis 2105 Peter's Creek Parkway 336-724-0546

Club Odessey 4019-A Country Club Road

Disco Rodeo 3081 Waughton Street 336-771-0680

Elbow Room 6353 Cephis Drive 336-766-3152

The Garage 110 West 7th Street 336-725-1083

The Hideout 864 W. Northwest Blvd. 336-722-0888

Tony's Lounge 117 New Walkertown Road 336-722-7565

The Wherehouse 211 E. Third Street  336-724-0005

Coffehouse and Tea Spots

Angelina's Tea Stratford Place Shoppiong Center 336-722-9532

Barnes and Nobles 1925 Hampton inn Court 336-744-0800

Border's Cafe and Bookstore 252 S. Stratford Road 336-727-0834

Brew Nerds 305 W. 4th Street Suite 1-D 336-725-1003

Cafe Rouche Shop and more 533 Trade Street 336-703-1503

Coffee Conection 1405 E. Highway 66 South Kernersville 336-497-4701

Elliot's Revue 701 N. Trade Street 336-721-2111

Krankie's Coffee Bar/ The Wherehouse 211 E. Third Street 336-724-0005

Moby's Cafe 619 Deacon Blvd 336-293-6513

Simply Yummy 122 Reynolda Road 336-724-9779

Sands Coffee 102 West 3rd Street 336-293-6521

Public transportation services are offered from the transportation center to the regional transportation hub with approximately 45 different routes. In addition, nostalgic trolley rides are offered in the downtown area in a replic of the original Winston-Salem streetcar.
Address: 101 East First Street, Room 307 | Winston-Salem, NC | 27102
Tel: 1 336 727-2707

This was used from the Experiences of Winston Salem you can read more at Visitwinstonsalem.com

The Reynolda Mile
Beautiful settings, incredible art, magnificent homes, and a guide to take you there. See how they lived. Be moved by the art. Explore Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, the Museum of Anthropology, and the Charlotte and Philip Hanes Gallery at Wake Forest University.

Dare To Dream
Experience rich African American history, culture and arts through the stories of the visionaries who forged their place in our history. Immerse yourself in Old Salem, St. Philip's Moravian Church, and Winston-Salem State University's Diggs Gallery. Savor the experience that is the Delta Arts Center.

Fingerprint Friendly
Go places where you're never discouraged from touching. Run outdoors at Tanglewood Park, climb the giant beanstalk at The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, have fun and see the planets at SciWorks. Then marvel at the antique toy museum at Old Salem Museums and Gardens

The Wine Trails of Yadkin Valley
Relax and enjoy touring many regional wineries. Taste the wine, savor the atmosphere and do it all at your own pace. Relax.

The Great Wagon Road to Wachovia
Walk along the path of the Great Wagon Road and soak up 250 years of history. Tour Old Salem Museum and Gardens, Horne Creek Living Historical Farm, and "the World's Strangest House," Körner's Folly. See our sites. Live our history. Make your own memories.

Freebies

Folks will always tell you nothing is free, but they are wrong. Winston-Salem has plenty to offer that is free and can enrich the young and young at heart.

Begin your experience in Winston-Salem by stopping into the Winston-Salem Visitor Center and enjoy complementary coffee and Winston-Salem's very own Moravian cookies. Pick up a complementary restaurant guide, and ask one of the friendly faces at the visitor center for recommendations on places to dine in the area.

Continue to Salem College, the birthplace of Women's education, and take a trip back 250 years in the Single Sister's House. Built in 1785, and enlarged in 1819, it is one of the most significant buildings in the history of women's education in the United States.

Stop by Winston-Salem's downtown arts district. Browse through a backdrop of murals and experience numerous working studios, galleries and shops. Come and explore for yourself the fiber, wood, metal, canvas, and especially, the people of the arts district.

Make your way to the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at Wake Forest University and take part in the archeological artifacts on exhibit. MOA is North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures.

Experience the Historic West End. Take a brief walking tour of the nearby streets and learn about this historic neighborhood. Designed in 1890, the West End was home to the upper-management of local companies, including R. J. Reynolds. Its curvy streets and terraced lawns blend beautifully with its Queen Anne, colonial revival, craftsmen and Victorian style homes.

Shop till you drop

If you thoroughly enjoy shopping for shoes, clothes, unique gifts, or art, Winston-Salem is the place to be.

Begin your experience in Winston-Salem by stopping at the Winston-Salem Visitor Center and you will be greeted by friendly faces. Pick up our visitor guide, scope out shopping destinations and add them to your list of places to go. While you are at the visitor center, pick up a few items for your friends and family such as shirts, umbrellas, postcards and coin pouches to take home from your memorable visit.

If it is unique historical Moravian crafts that you are looking for, make sure to drop by Old Salem Museums and Gardens, Bethania, and Bethabara. Pick up beautifully made pieces of cloth and art along with the 26-point Moravian star ornaments.

The arts are part of the fabric of Winston-Salem, a tapestry woven throughout our history. Take in our Downtown Arts District, which is known for the unique shops that will keep you busy for hours. Find beautiful stationary at Signature. Body and Soul for jewelry, Shea butter soaps and lotions, and African American carvings or go to the Fiber Company and watch magic happen before your eyes. Continue down the street and stop in the Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery, showcasing the work of 370 nationally-known craftsmen.

Head over to Hanes Mall, the largest indoor mall between Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC, featuring more than 200 stores and an extensive food court. Grab a map to the mall before you start shopping, you're guaranteed to need it. Hanes Mall is the ultimate for seasoned shoppers.

Then wrap up your shopping excursion by heading over to Thruway Shopping Center, the first shopping center in Winston-Salem opened in 1955.

If you haven't broken the bank by now, or haven't found the perfect gift for someone, head over to Reynolda Village, where you'll find high-end fashions along with beautiful jewelry, a wonderful book shop and relax at one of the restaurants.

Sweet Tooth

Everyone gets a craving for sweets at some point, but when you really have a sweet tooth; Winston-Salem's got you covered.

Come to the Winston-Salem Visitor Center for your first stop before your adventure begins. Be greeted by the friendly faces of the visitor center staff and enjoy some Moravian cookies.

Head to Ollie's Bakery and get a pastry for the morning. There is nothing more scrumptious than a fresh-baked pastry topped with fresh fruit.

Next stop, Winkler Bakery in Old Salem Museums and Gardens, where 200 years of baking tradition bring your taste buds alive with fresh pound cake slices and Moravian ginger cookies.

Sit down for a minute, and start making more room for sweets. Continue downtown to Cafe' Prada and grab their one-of-a-kind sweet tea gelato, which is absolutely mind blowing. After finishing at Cafe' Prada go to Trade Street to Chelsee's Coffee Shop & More. We doubt you need caffeine to top off your sugar high, but go ahead, Chelsee's coffee and cakes are a must.

Need time for a breather? Walk through the arts district stores. Then make your way to Thruway Shopping Center on Stratford Road to Dewey's Bakery, a personal favorite. Dewey's has been baking up a storm since 1930 and their goodies are unbelievable. From cupcakes, to brownies and cookies, Dewey's is an experience all on its own. Make sure to try out the Dewey's signature pink lemonade cake. Before you head home or jump on the phone to call your dentist to check up on that sweet tooth that instigated this venture, watch fresh, hot Krispy Kreme Doughnuts be made and grab a dozen to go.

If you decide it's not time yet to call the dentist, Mayberry's Ice Cream , Midtown Café and Dessertery, and Kernel Custard are sure to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Antiques

Begin your day of excitement in Winston-Salem by stopping into the Winston-Salem Visitor Center. They'll be sure to show you how to get to all the wonderful antique shops in town and all the places to grab a bite to eat when you're ready to take a break.

Meander through more than a dozen antique, art and consignment shops. Sort through treasures from the past, or watch a nationally-recognized potter create his masterpieces. Start by taking a stroll through Hanes Park in the West End Neighborhood, a local favorite.

Make sure to visit Lost in Time antiques on Peters Creek Parkway, who offers the most eclectic array of antique furnishings, including mid-century modern, vintage, sixties retro, seventies retro, toys, heirlooms and more. Go ahead and satisfy your inner antique lover, and head over to Reynolda Road after you visit Lost in Time. There you'll find West End antiques, Blessing Antiques, and Village Antiques... It's heavenly for people that love antiquing.

Soulfully Enriched

Make sure to start your day with a stop by our Winston-Salem Visitor Center at 200 Brookstown Avenue, just south of downtown. The staff is great and they will help you with maps and share details regarding our many special events and attractions. Enjoy your soulful experience in Winston-Salem.

To understand the history of African Americans in Winston-Salem, begin with a tour of Old Salem Museums and Gardens. Experience the historical roots of African Americans by visiting St. Philip's Moravian Church. Built in 1861, the church is the oldest standing African American church in North Carolina. Whether you decide to take a tour of Old Salem Museums and Gardens, or just visit a few places, be sure to stop by Winkler Bakery for some fresh Moravian ginger cookies.

For lunch, take a bite into the delicious soul food cooked up by Meta's Restaurant or Sweet Potatoes Restaurant downtown. Make sure to go into Body & Soul which has a wonderful selection of Shea butter soaps and lotions along with unique jewelry, accessories, music and African carvings. Special Occasions Book Store is also a must with a large selection of African American literature, religious items and gifts. Before leaving the area, stop at Pan-African Imagery which offers many interesting African imports.

Parkland High                          Clemmons Middle                            Griffith Elementary
336-771-4700                       336-774-4677                                336-771-4544
                                                 Flat Rock Middle                               Kimmel Elementary
                                                 336-703-6762                                 336-703-6760

Oliver's Crossing is a fast growing area in Winston Salem.  It features many stores and resturants such as:  East Coast Wings, Miyako (Japenese), Las Estrellas (Mexican), Dollar Tree, Lowe's Foods, Chick fil-a, Wendys, Burger King, Subway, Hungry Howie's, McDonalds, Bojangles, Breakfastville, Captain Steven's, Sheetz, Stevens, Henry James, Wal-mart, Lowe's Hardware, Great Clips, LA Nails, and many more just minutes away. 

I really enjoy living in Winston Salem, NC.  It's a central location close to everything.  It's about 1 hour and 15 minutes to the Mountains which I really enjoy hiking, shopping, and eating at the wonderful restaurants.  The beach is about three and a half hours away. I tend to drive there a couple of times a summer to spend time with my family.  Winston Salem offers a wide variety of shopping, historical places, museums, restaurants and many other things to do.  I really enjoy living here and I would recommend it to everyone! 

I really enjoy living in Winston Salem, NC.  It's a central location close to everything.  It's about 1 hour and 15 minutes to the Mountains which I really enjoy hiking, shopping, and eating at the wonderful restaurants.  The beach is about three and a half hours away. I tend to drive there a couple of times a summer to spend time with my family.  Winston Salem offers a wide variety of shopping, historical places, museums, restaurants and many other things to do.  I really enjoy living here and I would recommend it to everyone!