Winston-Salem, United States
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Alternative names: Population: 241.2 thous.Area: 133.72 mi²Elevation: 915 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°5'41"N, 80°15'14"W
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Winston-Salem Top Attractions

Winston-Salem Attractions - What to See and Explore

Winston-Salem offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Truist Stadium, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Truist Field at Wake Forest, Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • bb t ballpark winston salem
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Truist Stadium

    Truist Stadium is a ballpark in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that replaced Ernie Shore Field. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Winston-Salem Dash minor league baseball team.

  • lawrence joel veterans memorial coliseum winston salem
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

    The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a 14,407-seat multi-purpose arena, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Construction on the arena began on April 23, 1987 and it opened on August 28, 1989.

  • bb t field winston salem
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Truist Field at Wake Forest

    Truist Field at Wake Forest is a football stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The stadium is just west of Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park, home of the Wake Forest baseball team. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons.

  • reynolda house museum of american art winston salem
    Museum • History museum • Art gallery

    Reynolda House Museum of American Art

    The Reynolda House Museum of American Art displays a premiere collection of American art ranging from the colonial period to the present. Built in 1917 by Katharine Smith Reynolds and her husband R. J. Reynolds, founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the house originally occupied the center of a 1,067-acre estate.

  • bowman gray stadium winston salem
    Sport venue • Sport • Football

    Bowman Gray Stadium

    Bowman Gray Stadium is a NASCAR sanctioned 1⁄4-mile asphalt flat oval short track and longstanding football stadium located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

  • single brothers house winston salem
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Single Brothers' House

    The Single Brothers' House was built to house the Single Brethren, the unmarried men, of the Moravian Congregation of Salem, now Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is part of Old Salem Museums & Gardens and open as an Old Salem tour building to visitors.

  • home moravian church winston salem
    Church • Neoclassical architecture

    Home Moravian Church

    Home Moravian Church is a Moravian church located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The church was founded on November 13, 1771. Located in Old Salem, the church is visited by tourists and historians. It conducts weekly services.

  • historic bethabara park winston salem
    Museum • Historical place • Park

    Historic Bethabara Park

    Bethabara Historic District encompasses the surviving buildings and archaeological remains of a small Moravian community, that was first settled in 1753. Located in present-day Forsyth County, North Carolina, it is now a public park of the city of Winston-Salem. It was designated National Historic Landmark in 1999.

  • salem tavern winston salem
    Museum • Old Salem

    Salem Tavern

    Salem Tavern is a historic museum property at 800 South Main Street in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was a tavern in the 18th-century town of Salem, which is now part of Winston-Salem.

  • old salem winston salem
    Museum • Old Salem

    Old Salem

    Old Salem is a historic district of Winston-Salem, North Carolina that was originally settled by the Moravian community in 1766. This small city features a living history museum that interprets the restored Moravian community.

  • tanglewood park winston salem
    36°0'19"N • 80°24'29"W

    Tanglewood Park

    Tanglewood Park is a recreation center and park in Clemmons, Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. It is located on the Yadkin River between Clemmons and Bermuda Run.

  • southeastern center for contemporary art winston salem
    Museum • Art gallery • Art museum

    Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art

    The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art is a multimedia contemporary art gallery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. SECCA has no permanent collection but offers exhibitions of works by artists with regional, national, and international recognition.

  • kaleideum winston salem
    Museum • South Marshall

    Kaleideum

    Kaleideum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina was created from the July 2016 merger of Children's Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks, the Science Center and Environmental Park of Forsyth County. Currently, the museum operates two locations — Kaleideum Downtown and Kaleideum North.

  • wait chapel winston salem
    Church • Education • Academic building

    Wait Chapel

    Wait Chapel is a building on the campus of Wake Forest University. It houses the Janet Jeffrey Carlile Harris Carillon of 48 bells. The chapel seats 2,250 people. The steeple reaches to 213 feet. It also houses the Williams Organ, donated by Walter McAdoo Williams, namesake of Walter M. Williams High School.

  • reynolda gardens winston salem
    Botanical garden • Scenic walking areas • Garden

    Reynolda Gardens

    Reynolda Gardens are located off Reynolda Road, adjacent to the Reynolda campus of Wake Forest University and the Reynolda House in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The gardens are open daily with free admission.

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    City hall

    Winston-Salem City Hall

    Winston-Salem City Hall is a historic city hall located at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was designed by the architectural firm Northup and O'Brien and built in 1926. It is a three-story, "U"-shaped Renaissance Revival building. It is a brick building with a first floor of rusticated stone.

  • childrens museum of winston salem
    Museum • Children's museum

    Children's Museum of Winston-Salem

    Kaleideum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina was created from the July 2016 merger of Children's Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks, the Science Center and Environmental Park of Forsyth County. Currently, the museum operates two locations — Kaleideum Downtown and Kaleideum North.

  • st philips moravian church winston salem
    Church • Old Salem

    St. Philips Moravian Church

    St. Philips Moravian Church is the oldest surviving African American church building in North Carolina. The Moravian church was built in 1861 on the east side of South Church Street near Race Street in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. St Philips was enlarged in 1890 and remained in continuous use until 1952.

  • old salem museums gardens winston salem
    36°5'10"N • 80°14'33"W

    Old Salem Museums & Gardens

    Museum • Historical place • History museum

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Winston-Salem – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Winston-Salem, it's worth seeing attractions such as: International Civil Rights Center & Museum (Greensboro), Childress Vineyards (Lexington), Greensboro Coliseum Complex (Greensboro).

  • international civil rights center museum greensboro26 milesE
    Museum, History museum

    International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Greensboro

    The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is a poignant and significant institution located in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina. This historic museum is dedicated to the preservation and retelling of the struggles and triumphs of the American Civil Rights...

  • childress vineyards lexington17 milesS
    Restaurant, Winery, Wine tours

    Childress Vineyards, Lexington

    Nestled in the heart of North Carolina's wine country, Childress Vineyards offers a taste of Southern hospitality combined with the art of winemaking. Founded by NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, this winery in Lexington has become a destination for wine enthusiasts...

  • greensboro coliseum complex24 milesE
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro

    The Greensboro Coliseum Complex is a multi-use sports and entertainment facility located in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina. Known for hosting a diverse array of events, from basketball games and ice hockey matches to concerts and conventions, this expansive...

  • intimidators stadium kannapolis44 milesSW
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball

    Intimidators Stadium, Kannapolis

    Intimidators Stadium, a staple in the Rowan County community of Kannapolis, North Carolina, is a modern American ballpark that has served as a hub for both sports and entertainment. While its primary purpose is to host baseball games, the stadium's design...

  • wet n wild emerald pointe greensboro24 milesE
    Watersports, Water park, Theme park

    Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe, Greensboro

    Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe is a water park located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, and is part of the Wet 'n Wild chain of water parks. There are 15 slides, 5 pools, and 2 children areas.

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Best Time To Visit Winston-Salem

Learn when is the best time to travel to Winston-Salem weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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April, May and June are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in July and August.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in November. Most of it rains in March, May, July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Winston-Salem?

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What is the best time to visit Winston-Salem?

April, May and June are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in July and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and December.

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