Winston-Salem
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina, USA (see map) Winston-Salem is approximately halfway between Wasington, DC and Atlanta. With a population of 170,000 in the city limits and approximately 1 million within a 30 mile radius, the city combines the conveniences of a city with the charms of a small Southern town. Tracing its roots to Moravian settlers in 1753, the city is transforming itself from a tobacco and textile town to a center for technology and arts and offers “a little bit of everything” for everybody. |
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Places to See Connected to the university campus by a nature walk, The Reynolda Village showcases the old estate of the Reynolds family (of tobacco fame), including the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the Reynolda Gardens and various shops and restaurants occupying the estate outbuildings. |
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| Nearby, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Arts (SECCA) offers a venue for modern arts. Visit the earliest settlements in the area at Bethabara Park and walk through the streets of Old Salem. Fourth Street is the heart of the downtown dining and entertainment district and around Trade Street you can find numerous art galleries and shops. In the southwest part of town is Hanes Mall, the largest shopping mall in the Carolinas. |
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Other city attractions include the Sciworks science museum. For scenic views of the Appalachian foothills, a vistit to Pilot Mountain is tough to beat. The beautiful Reynolda Gardens are only a five minute nature trail walk from campus and are a must see. |
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