Nicknamed the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem is dedicated to the fine arts, theater, and technological research. Several universities and colleges call Winston-Salem home, including Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Artistic amenities abound in Winston-Salem, with city staples such as the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Arts, First Fridays in the Trade Street Art District, Winston-Salem Symphony, and a/perture cinema.
There’s something for everyone in Winston-Salem. History lovers enjoy the sights at Historic Bethabara Park, the exhibits in Old Salem Museums and Gardens, and perusing the shops in the West End Historic District. Outdoor enthusiasts relish boating opportunities at Salem Lake and proximity to Pilot Mountain State Park.
