Top Things to do in Winston Salem
What to do and see in Winston Salem, North Carolina (NC): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Winston Salem, United States including Muddy Creek Greenway, Bethabara Park, Old Salem Museums & Gardens, West End Historic District, Home Moravian Church, Salem God's Acre Cemetery, BB&T Field, Shell-shaped Gas Station, Truist Stadium, Reynolda gardens.
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1. Muddy Creek Greenway
2. Bethabara Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Site where Moravian immigrants first settled in North Carolina, this 195-acre area includes a museum and a Moravian church and offers hiking, birdwatching and many varieties of trees.
Reviewed By PeruTravelFamily - Sebring, United States
Take a few hours and enjoy roaming the grounds here at Bethabara park. In addition to the historic buildings there are many trails along the stream and in the woods. Plenty of places for a picnic or an afternoon outdoors. Don't miss the beautiful garden area.
3. Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,257 reviews
One of America’s most comprehensive history attractions. The museums, the Historic Town of Salem, and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), along with award-winning heirloom gardens, engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South.
Reviewed By 731MarthaT - Belmont, United States
We got full activities tickets and after 5 hours on Saturday afternoon we did almost everything at a leisurely pace. We started at Muddy Creek cafe for a yummy outdoor lunch while a blue grass band played, to all the 200 year old interactive buildings and wonderful docents in period dress throwing pots or woodworking and telling the history - to St Philip’s Moravian historical African American Church - all was a step back in time. The visitors center staff was wonderfully helpful and a perfect start to our visit. Tomorrow will be a visit to the museum - since it’s going to be overcast or rainy. A truly unique must do weekend destination.
4. West End Historic District
5. Home Moravian Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Founded in 1800, this church contains the largest Moravian congregation in the world.
Reviewed By NCteacher486 - Winston Salem, United States
If you’ve visited and toured Old Salem and learned its unique history, you will especially enjoy seeing the interior of Home Moravian Church. It is open daily with docents to explain more about the worship and teachings of this earliest Protestant denomination. A special treat is attending one of the several Christmas Eve Love Feasts held at Home Moravian Church. Music, hot coffee and a Love Feast bun (a spiced potato roll) along with the story from Luke's Gospel are featured. Everyone also receives a lighted handmade beeswax candle to hold while singing “Silent Night” in the darkened church. A lovely way for families to remind their children of “the reason for the season.”
6. Salem God's Acre Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
This is the active graveyard of the Salem Congregation, a group of 12 Moravian Churches. It has been in continuous use from 1771 to the present. The graveyard is open to the public for quiet and respectful visits. Our website has a full description of allowed uses, but there are signs also posted.
Reviewed By 579sharong - Clarksboro, United States
This is a beautiful stop while walking leisurely through old Salem. Seeing all the tombstones at equal height and reading some of them was part of the experience that made it so worthwhile. Highly recommend taking the time to visit .
7. BB&T Field
8. Shell-shaped Gas Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By LilithKingston
I actually Live In this city and The shell is very Unique and Pretty Cute and Im Sure its the last standing Shell standing in the USA! Please come give the shell a Visit!
9. Truist Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By dougnkaren1003 - Winston Salem, United States
Amazing food, atmosphere and service! My husband and I have attended the Dash Stadium for several events from Dash baseball games, Brunch with Santa along with the annual Valentine's Dinner and has enjoyed everyone. Even had our wedding reception there. The staff is amazing the food top notch. Highly recommended. You won't be disappointed.
10. Reynolda gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By edandmolly - Winston Salem, United States
Gardens are amazing, and it is free. You can meander in the woods if you are adventurous, and see where the truly rich used to have a barbq
