Clearly, we love this city. It’s a passion of ours to share the great things going on and to connect with people all over town. If you have just relocated to Winston, are on the fence about moving here, or trying to recruit friends to join you, this post is for you. Here’s how to fall in love with Winston-Salem.
Experience the Best of Winston-Salem
Winston is a unique town full of passion, art, and innovation. Get to know Camel City with one of these unique experiences.
- Walk around Hanes Park, through the West End Neighborhood, and up (yes, up!) to downtown
- Bike the trails at Salem Lake or Long Branch Trail – you can rent a bike or bring your own
- Watch the sun set over downtown at Quarry Park
- Sip on a cocktail at The Katharine, Joyner’s, or Fair Witness
- Spend an afternoon in the Innovation Quarter – picnic in Bailey Park, eat pizza at Cugino Forno, or have ice cream at Lill Dipper
- Hang out at Krankies for a couple of hours with a good book
- Reserve a spot at award-winning Mission Pizza for dinner – we highly recommend their Prix Fix menu!
- Wander around Reynolda Village and Gardens
- If it’s Christmastime, attend a Lovefeast at Wake Forest University or a Moravian church
- Enjoy a drawn-out dinner at Mozelle’s
- Catch a performance at the UNCSA Stevens Center
- Attend a live music performance at The Ramkat
- Drive outside town to Tanglewood Park for great walking trails, picnic areas, multiple playgrounds, a garden, and more
- Hit either Cobblestone Farmer’s Market or the Winston Junction Market on a Saturday morning
- Catch a film at the independent movie theater a/perture after dinner downtown
Why Our Readers Love Winston
Don’t just take our word for it! Here are a few selling points from local Winston-Salemites.
- “Winston is the perfect midpoint between the coast and the mountains.”
- “It’s slower paced, smaller, and has less traffic than most cities.”
- “Winston-Salem is a culture of people who wave to others when they are out and about.”
- “Explore Reynolda Gardens or Bethabara to see enchanted forests in the middle of the city!”
- “Old Salem before sundown is why I’ll never leave.”
- “The cost of living is very reasonable.”
- “It has some of everything: Arts, history, culture, restaurants, bars, parks, schools, and good folks.”
