Winston-Salem, NC Road Trips

1 Visit Winston-Salem, 200 Brookstown Ave., ☏ +1 336-728-4200, toll-free: +1-866-728-4200, fax: +1 336-721-2202, [email protected]. M-F 8:30AM-5 PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. The Visitor Center is open 8:30AM-5PM daily, except New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (updated Aug 2023)

1 West End Historic District (Winston-Salem's Front Porch), W. Fourth St. and Brookstown Ave. (north at Broad St. exit on Business 40 in downtown Winston-Salem, then left onto W. Fourth St. until at Brookstown). Most shopping 10AM - 6PM; most dining 11AM - 9PM. From its beginnings as a regional spa resort and an exclusive community of wealthy tobacco and textile families, Winston-Salem's West End is now a dining and shopping center for the city and a perfect place to explore pedestrian charms. Built around one of the first electric streetcar lines in the country, the West End boasted "Millionaires' Row," where the Reynolds and Hanes families kept homes bought with manufacturing fortunes. Featuring homes built between 1890 and 1930, the neighborhood is known both for its hospitality and the area's largest and most-varied concentration of front porch designs. Free. 2 Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Rd., ☏ +1 336-924-8191. The first NC Moravians settled here in 1753, the founding site of Forsyth County. The Park features costumed guides leading visitors through a 1788 furnished church. Additionally, you can view two period buildings, a restored French/Indian War fort and restored medicinal garden. Greenways and path traverse the 175-acre preserve. (updated Aug 2023) 3 Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery, 1775 Wake Forest Rd., ☏ +1 336-758-5585, fax: +1 336-758-6014, [email protected]. M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa Su open by appointment only.

1 Adventure Landing Winston-Salem, 1600 S Stratford Rd., ☏ +1 336-768-4730, fax: +1 336-768-6497, [email protected]. Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts. M-Th 10AM-10PM, F Sa 10PM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM. (updated Aug 2023)

For a sweet snack with a historical connection to this town, look for thin, crisp Moravian spice cookies. The "ginger cakes" are the original version, but they are also available in other flavors now at multiple bakeries and tourist-oriented gift shops in the area. 1 Little Richard's Bar-B-Que, 109 S Stratford Rd., ☏ +1 336-999-8037. Daily 11AM-9PM. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Mellow Mushroom Winston-Salem, 314 W 4th St., ☏ +1 336-245-2820. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. "Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas." (updated Aug 2023) Village Tavern. There are two Village Taverns in Winston-Salem. The bigger one is located on Hanes Mall Blvd. near the mall and smaller, original is located on Reynolda near Wake Forest. Both have great food, but you may want to choose depending on the atmosphere you are looking for. They both are very busy on weekends, so make sure you plan for a little bit of a wait. 3 The Loop Restaurant, 320 S Stratford Rd. (in Thruway Center), ☏ +1 336-703-9882, [email protected]. Daily 11AM-9PM. Hand-dipped milkshakes, hand-crafted burgers or pizza on an open patio. (updated Aug 2023) 4 The Carving Board, 318 S Stratford Rd. (Floor G in the Thruway Shopping Center), ☏ +1 336-748-9118. M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-3PM. "Family-operated American cafe & deli preparing sandwiches, salads & desserts in an easygoing space." (updated Aug 2023) 5 Sakura Japanese & Sushi on Stratford Road, 548 S Stratford Rd., ☏ +1 336-777-8744. M-Th 11AM-9:30PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM, Su noon-9PM.

1 Burke St Pub, 1110 Burke St., ☏ +1 336-750-0097. One of the best pubs in town. Very cheap drink specials and friendly staff. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Finnigan's Wake, 620 Trade St NW., ☏ +1 336-723-0322, [email protected]. "Local brick-lined tavern offering up standard Irish food & a wide range of microbrews & scotch at the bar." (updated Aug 2023) 3 West End Opera House, 853 Reynolda Rd., ☏ +1 336-721-0083, [email protected]. Another local institution. (updated Aug 2023) 4 Earl's, 121 W 9th St., ☏ +1 336-448-0018, [email protected]. M-W 4PM-midnight, Th 4PM-2AM, F Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 11AM-midnight. "Nashville-inspired plates, a whiskey bar & live music in a down-home spot with Southern flair." (updated Aug 2023)

1 Best Western Plus University Inn, 3050 University Pkwy., ☏ +1 336-723-2911, toll-free: +1-800-780-7234. "Next to a shopping center, this informal hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and 2 miles from both Highway 52 and Wake Forest University. Warmly decorated rooms come with Wi-Fi access and TVs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers; upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs and/or sofas. A breakfast buffet is complimentary. Other amenities include a spa, a 24-hour gym and an outdoor pool." $79. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Comfort Suites Hanes Mall, 200 Capitol Lodging Ct., ☏ +1 336-774-0805, fax: +1 (336-774-0806. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Complimentary continental breakfast, wireless internet, on-site laundry, seasonal outdoor pool and fitness and business center. $118. (updated Aug 2023) 3 Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston Salem, 460 N Cherry St., ☏ +1 336-724-2300. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. "Opposite Benton Convention Center, this casual all-suite hotel is 1 mile from historic Old Salem and 3 miles from the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Unfussy suites offer custom-designed beds, Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs, minifridges and microwaves. All have living rooms with pull-out sofas. Upgraded suites add Keurig coffeemakers. Cooked-to-order breakfast is complimentary, as are evening socials with drinks and snacks. There’s an informal restaurant and bar. Other amenities include a fitness center, an indoor pool, a spa, a garden terrace atrium, plus event spaces. Parking is available for a fee." $135.

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO IATA) is about a 20-minute drive (20 miles) east of downtown between Winston-Salem and Greensboro. 1 Smith Reynolds Airport (INT IATA) (3 miles northeast of Winston-Salem). It is available for charters and general aviation. There are no rail services to Winston-Salem, but Amtrak offers several daily services to nearby Greensboro. Winston-Salem is easily accessible by car via Interstate 40, U.S. 421/Salem Parkway, Interstate 77, Interstate 85 and U.S. Highway 52 (Future Interstate 73/74). Greyhound Bus, +1 (800) 231-2222. PART (Piedmont Authority for Regional Transit) buses serve Winston-Salem from other parts of the Piedmont Triad. Greyhound and PART buses stop at the 2 Campbell Transportation Center at 100 W 5th St (the corner of 5th, Trade, and Liberty streets), which is also the hub for local buses.

Winston-Salem Transit Authority provides local bus service for $1 a ride, $0.50 for elderly and disabled, children shorter than the farebox and accompanied by an adult ride free; transfers are free. Willard's Cab Co, +1 336-725-2227

Winston-Salem is generally safe. Like most cities in the world, there are certain areas that may not be the safest at night, particularly in the eastern half of the city. Though its downtown was once a seedy, shady region, it has been thoroughly cleaned up, especially Fourth Street. Most populated areas in the city, such as shopping and dining, are very safe. Normal precautions should be taken.