Get information on things to do and see, events to attend and places to eat throughout the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Husband-and-wife duo, self-proclaimed “farm nerds,” and certified beekeepers Drew and Claire Parrish are hitting the reset button on Claire’s 150-year-old family farm. Find out how this resourceful Winston-Salem couple is blending agriculture with wellness. (And get a farm-friendly recipe to try at home from Winston-Salem chef and NC Chef of the Year, Travis Myers!)
Winston-Salem’s annual RiverRun International Film Festival is coming in hot April 4 – 14! USA Today’s 10Best list agrees that the Academy Award-qualifying film festival is a must-attend event. From Q&A panels with filmmakers to 165 screenings and venues throughout the city, you’ll have plenty to do during this 11-day experience.
The late Dr. Maya Angelou, famed poet and Winston-Salem resident, would’ve turned 91 this April, and you can follow her legacy across the city during your next visit. From portraits and tributes to interior design, we’ve put together a list of inspiring places throughout Winston-Salem to celebrate Dr. Angelou’s lasting legacy.
With NC Beer Month kicking off in April, Spring is a great time to plan your own Craft Draft Crawl through seven hoppin’ breweries in downtown Winston-Salem. Read on to learn about three of the seasonal releases from a few of our favorite local breweries.
In Winston-Salem, warmer temps and longer days usher in weekly farmers market trips, garden workshops, farm-fresh tastings, and heirloom garden strolls, including historic gardens that date back over 250 years. Read on to build your own garden tour through some of our fastest-growing attractions (literally). Plus, find out where to grab fresh produce during your visit.
From the warm glow of a hand-dipped beeswax candle at Old Salem’s Candle Tea to the shimmer of more than a million twinkling lights at Tanglewood Park’s annual Festival of Lights, Winston-Salem knows how to turn on the cheer during the holiday season. Read on to learn about three of our favorite holiday traditions to experience during your next visit, plus get tips for mastering three different styles of holiday decor from the experts charged with decorating some of Winston-Salem’s top attractions.
A tradition for over 50 years, UNC School of the Arts’ (UNCSA) annual nine-show run of the classic ballet The Nutcracker is not your average school play. According to The Hollywood Reporter, these students are among the best in the world. Held in the historic 1929 Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem each December, this must-see show draws more than 10,000 patrons each year. Find out why it’s such a magical event and how to make the most of your experience in downtown Winston-Salem.
With more than a million pounds of wafer-thin Moravian cookies baked here each year, Winston-Salem is your headquarters for holiday sweets. These crispy cookies have become worldwide wonders (and excellent stocking stuffers).
A historic luxury boutique hotel in Winston-Salem, Graylyn Estate elevates your holiday getaway with rich traditions, festive decor, family-friendly activities, and even butler service. Built in 1932 by the then-president of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Bowman Gray, the 85-room estate sits on 55 acres on the historic Reynolda Mile. Now owned by Wake Forest University and operated as a conference center and hotel, Graylyn is definitely worth a visit during the holidays.
