What to do and see in Winston Salem, North Carolina (NC): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Wag Boutique is a wonderful, locally owned store you and your dog or cat will appreciate. We carry the best brands of food including Orijen, Acana, Fromm and Zignature. We also specialize in gourmet bakery treats and unique items for you and your furry friend. We are located at the corner of Brookstown Ave & Cherry St in the Brookstown Centre.

etc. is an upscale consignment store offering clothing for the entire family, as well as home goods and furniture. Our 16,000 square foot showroom offers close to 40,000 items and our inventory changes daily. etc. has been serving our community for 25 years. Our store hours are Monday-Saturday 10-5.

In 1799, the church elders chose Thomas Butner to be the town’s new baker. Brother Butner hired Gottlob Krause to build a bakery with a living area for his family. Unfortunately, Brother Butner seemed to prefer farming and shoemaking to baking so, in 1807, congregation leaders brought in a new baker, Swiss-born Christian Winkler, from Pennsylvania. He bought the Bakery and the dwelling house from Brother Butner in 1807.Brother Winkler, his wife Elizabeth, and their six children would live and work in this house for the rest of their lives. When Brother Winkler began suffering from asthma, his sons carried on the work of the bakery. In the fall of 1827, the Winkler’s second son, William, officially took over his father’s business. William Winkler and his descendents resided and worked in the bakery for generations afterward, until 1926.The dome bake oven at Winkler is typical of bake ovens used in Salem, both in public buildings such as the Tavern and the Single Brothers’ Workshop, and in private homes such as the Vierling House. The Bakery’s oven is still heated with wood as it was nearly 200 years ago.

Fourth and Trade brings a truly unique retail experience to the heart of downtown Winston Salem. We offer home accessories, art, gift items, and apparel. We pay special attention to local talent, therefore offering an array of merchandise made local to North Carolina. We also offer a wine and beer bar, so that our customers can sip while they shop, or relax at the bar and connect to our free WiF!

McKay's is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. People bring us their previously loved books, movies, video games, music, etc., and we offer them cash or store credit in return. Everything you find on our shelves was brought to us by other customers like you! And because of that, you truly never know what you're going to find. Every visit to McKay's is a unique adventure.

Visual Index is an independent gallery, located in the vibrant arts district of Winston-Salem, NC, carrying contemporary fine art + craft from all 50 states.