Winston-Salem incorporated in 1913 when the towns Salem and Winston joined. The Reynolds family helped grow Winston-Salem by employing much of the population at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The Hanes family also was a leading employer at the Hanes textile factories. The Reynolds money helped build many of the Winston-Salem city buildings, hospitals and schools. After a merger and downturn of the tobacco company, Winston-Salem rebuilt itself as a city of arts and innovation.
Are you new to Winston-Salem or a local who wants to know more about their city? You can do this by visiting its historic and new sites.
Top 10 Attractions in Winston-Salem NC
Rockin’ Jump of Winston-Salem
This indoor trampoline park boasts many fun attractions. People enjoy this trampoline park year round, no matter the weather. One five star review raves, “Pretty organized! Had something for all ages! Kids didn’t want to leave!” Letitia Miller.
Old Salem Museums and Gardens
The city of Salem is one of the oldest in North Carolina. Today the Historic Town of Salem is a beautiful visitor spot. You can take tours and see demonstrations lead by knowledgeable, historically dressed guides.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
This nationally known doughnut company is based out of Winston-Salem city. No visit to Winston-Salem is complete without stopping for an original glazed doughnut. Ideally, when the “Hot Now” sign is on!
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
The Reynolda House was built by the Reynolds family in the early 1900s. Since then it has been donated as a museum and is a beautiful site to visit and tour.
This large park has something for everyone! Walking, running and biking trails, a dog park, horse riding, golfing, gardens and more. It’s home to the 26th Annual Festival of Lights, which starts Friday, November 17, 2017.
Winston Cup Museum Event Center
This museum has 33 years of legendary Winston Cup Series stock car racing history. There is something for everyone to see, from the veteran fan to the rookie.
Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts/Hanesbrands Theatre
The Center is home to multiple art-based organizations and art galleries. Hanesbrands Theatre is a performance venue for theater, dance, film and music. You can visit their website for upcoming events.
Camel City Carriages
What better way to discover what downtown Winston-Salem has to offer than by carriage ride? They have carriages built for two and up to 10. Besides their basic white carriages, they also have a Cinderella Pumpkin top carriage for princesses of any age.
Black Mountain Chocolate
See chocolate made in front of your eyes in this delicious factory in the Winston-Salem downtown area. They make and sell a large variety of chocolates and pastries. Don’t leave Winston-Salem without stopping by this sweet spot.
a/perture Cinema
This 4-screen art house cinema’s mission is to engage and entertain the community through the art of film. They showcase informative, educational, thought-provoking and inspiring films.