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| Winston-Salem | ||
| State | North Carolina | |
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| Residents | 236.441 (2013) | |
| height | 300 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.visitwinstonsalem.com | |
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Winston-Salem is a city in the Piedmont Triad region of the US state North Carolina. The city is a cultural metropolis and offers, among other things, many theaters as well as art schools, exhibitions and galleries.
background
R. J. Reynolds, founder of the company of the same name (around 1890)
Winston-Salem has been the location of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the second largest tobacco company in the United States, since 1875. This is where the brand introduced in 1913 was found Camel which later became the most popular brand in the world. The production facilities have been located in the neighboring village of Tobaccoville, 20 minutes northwest of Winston-Salem, since the 1980s.
getting there
By plane
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (IATA: GSO).
Regional airport in the area of the cities Greensboro, High point and Winston-Salem.
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By train
By bus
In the street
- The interstate
connects Lexington with Winston-Salem. - The interstate
comes from Asheville and leads to Wilmington
mobility
Map of Winston-Salem
Tourist Attractions
- 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).Winston-Salem's West End has been a hub of the city for going out and shopping since its inception as an exclusive community of affluent tobacco and textile families. The West End was built around one of the country's first electric tram lines and featured Millionaires' Row, which was where the Reynolds and Hanes families maintained homes that were bought with manufacturing assets. With its houses built between 1890 and 1930, the district is known for both its hospitality and the largest and most diverse concentration of veranda designs in the region.Open: Most shopping 10AM - 6PM; most dining 11AM - 9PM.Price: Free.
- 2 Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. The park features costumed guides who lead visitors through a church built in 1788. In addition, you can visit two historical buildings, a restored fortress from the French / Indian war and a restored medical garden.
- 3 Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery at the Scales Fine Arts Center, 1834 Wake Forest Road. Tel.: 1 336 758-5585. In 1991, Wake Forest University's Scales Fine Arts Center dedicated its gallery to Philip Hanes and his wife Charlotte in recognition of their contributions to the arts. The gallery has an ongoing schedule of various exhibits and has exhibitions, including works by Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, among others.Price: Free.
- Diggs Gallery, 601 South Martin Luther King Drive. Named for James Thackeray "T" Diggs, Jr., a 1934 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, painter and art professor for 40 years. It features one of North Carolina's largest exhibitions dedicated to the arts of Africa and the African diaspora, and it also has musical performances, dance, drumming, artist workshops, theatrical productions, and film screenings.Open: Tu – Sa 11 AM–5PM.Price: Free.
- 4 Downtown Arts District (DADA), Sixth and Trade Streets in Downtown. DADA, an ultra-hip downtown area, is an eclectic collection of work studios, galleries, shops, and restaurants. Just one block from the Benton Convention Center, this exciting neighborhood is easy to find. Discover this inspiring world of jewelers, fiber artists, wood and metal workers, antique dealers and sculptors.
activities
shop
- Hanes Mall, 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, a good 10 minutes southwest of downtown. One of the largest shopping malls in North Carolina (over 200 shops, service providers and restaurants).
kitchen
Cheap
medium
- Athena Greek Taverna, 680 South Stratford Rd, 10 minutes west of downtown. Restaurant with excellent Greek cuisine. Rice is not served as an accompaniment to meat dishes, as is often the case in American-Greek restaurants. Wine list.
- Big Daddy's Burger Bar, 504 Hanes Mall Blvd, 10 minutes southwest of downtown on the edge of Hanes Mall. Legendary good hamburger restaurant.
- King’s Crab Shack and Oyster Bar, 239 West 4th Street, Downtown. The most popular seafood restaurant in Winston-Salem.
Upscale
- Milner’s, 630 S. Stratford Rd, 10 minutes west of downtown. Southern cuisine at its best. It is advisable to reserve a table.
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
medium
- Residence Inn Winston-Salem University Area, 7835 North Point Boulevard, 10 minutes north of downtown. Good apartment hotel of the Marriott chain. 88 apartments in 11 separate, 2-storey buildings. Different sizes from studios to 2 bedroom units, all with fully equipped kitchens. The term "Penthouse Suites" means maisonette apartments that extend over two floors. Built in 1986 and last renovated in 2013. Outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Breakfast buffet included in the price. The hotel is in a business district that also has a few chain restaurants (North Point Grill, Domino's Pizza, Dunkin 'Donuts) as well as the independently run Salvadoran restaurant El Triunfo can be found.
Upscale
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.cityofws.org/ (en) - Winston-Salem official website
- Winston-Salem www.northcarolinatravels.com
