Wait Lifted, Spirits Lifted: 24-Hours in Winston-Salem, North Carolina As North Carolina’s City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem is a feast for the thinking traveler.

Evolved from its traditional Moravian, tobacco, and textile roots into a thriving city (the fifth largest in N.C. today), Winston-Salem is a hip and historic destination that boasts a rich history and impressive culinary scene reflective of its Southern heritage.

Located at the intersection of convenience and charm, Winston-Salem, with than 5,000 hotel rooms and 100 downtown restaurants, is a sophisticated destination centrally located at the epicenter of the state and easily accessible by air and car. Just an hour and a half from Charlotte and a two-hour drive from Raleigh, a trip to experience Winston-Salem’s vibe something worth staying the night — or two.

Now that the wait for safe travel is lifted, we invite you to also lift your spirits andcelebrate our one-of-a- kind history with this curated list of five must-do items.

Historic Bethabara Park Tour Duration: 1-2 hours | historicbethabara.org Frequently1 referred to as the birthplace of Winston-Salem, Bethabara is the site of the first Eu- ropean settlement in North Carolina. In 1753, a little over a dozen Moravians set out on a long jour- ney down the Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania to North Carolina and settled a small village, naming it Bethabara, which means “house of passage.”

By the 1760s, these Moravian settlers created a permanent home in Salem, a bustling town of commerce and trade, with a profitable brewery and distillery, a pottery shop, and a tavern. After the completion of Salem, the population of Bethabara decreased, but remained an active agricultural community through the early 20th century.

Today, the park boasts 183 acres of wildlife preserve, historic gardens including the oldest and first Medicinal Garden (Hortus Medicus) in the U.S., more than 10 miles of trails, centuries-old buildings, a re- constructed French and Indian War palisade and colonial village, and the 1788 Gemeinhaus Church, the oldest standing church with attached residence in the U.S.

Old Salem Museums & Gardens Tour Duration: 2-4 hours | oldsalem.org Established2 in 1766, Old Salem Museums & Gardens is an authentic community of original mu- seum buildings and architecture with craftsmen practicing trades like pottery and woodwork- ing, fascinating collections of rare antiques, and retail shopping opportunities. Centuries later, a group of dedicated historians continue to work on preserving this living history village.

Visitors can also explore the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) or traverse their way through the Miksch Heirloom Garden or Single Brothers’ Garden, an award-winning restoration garden.

Food lovers can eat their way through the city via the Moravian Culinary Trail and start with buying Moravi- an cookies at Winkler Bakery, the oldest continually operating bakery in America. Period costumed bakers are ready to greet you at the door with freshly baked samples of the sweet and buttery Moravian sugar cake, rosemary bread, and other fresh-baked goods. Reynolda House of American Art & Reynolda Gardens Tour Duration: 2-4 hours | reynoldahouse.org Traveling3 along the Reynolda Mile, the Reynolda House Museum of American Art first in- troduces visitors to the Reynolds family, R.J. and Katharine, who founded the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1875. The family’s 1917 restored estate is toured by many and marveled by all, but art lovers rejoice. The museum part of the house boasts one of the United State’s collections of American art and includes permanent collections by Albert Bierstadt, Mary Cassatt, and Frederic Church, to name a few.

The estate includes Reynolda Gardens, which were completed by Katharine and landscape architect Thomas Sears, the expertly manicured and adjacent gardens have served as a gift to the community continuously for more than 100 years. The 1913 greenhouse offers lush plant life and the formal garden has a beautiful collection of picture perfect Japanese cherry trees.

Bird lovers can rejoice, too! The gardens and trails are part of the North Carolina Birding Trail. Dining and shopping is available at Reynolda Village, just steps from Reynolda Gardens.

Historic Graylyn Estate Tour Duration: 1-2 hours | graylyn.com Once4 residence to Bowman Gray, a former president of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and his wife, Nathalie, the 1932 historic home turned 85-room boutique hotel sits on 55 sprawl- ing acres and is recognized as a stunning showcase of Norman-revival style architecture. Located on the Reynolda Mile, Graylyn has since provided lodging for dignitaries such as Maya Angelou and Oprah Win- frey, and U.S. presidents such as Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.

Once checked in for an overnight stay, experience a butler tour of Graylyn Estate, the second largest private home in North Carolina. Thanks to Nathalie’s avid travels, discover the international influence and décor throughout the house in rooms such as the “Persian Card Room” and the “Atlantis Room.”

Dinner & Drinks Downtown Tour Duration: 2-4 hours | downtownws.com WInston-Salem’s5 hip and historic downtown has something for everyone, starting with dinner and drinks at The Katharine Brasserie & Bar, with its abundance of style. The restau- rant channels the social spirit of Katharine Reynolds by creating a community gathering place through a multi-layered culinary program, warm service, and interesting spaces. Next door in the Reynolds building is the 174-room Kimpton Cardinal Hotel.

Since Winston-Salem established the first Arts Council in the U.S., visitors can explore Trade Street’s vibrant arts scene or cheers with friends along the Craft Draft Beer Crawl, featuring the city’s nine walkable brew- eries and wine from nearby Yadkin Valley’s 45 vineyards.

Nearby Innovation Quarter and Bailey Park boasts more than 1.6 acres of publicly-accessible green space where dining and shopping options also abound. Annually, several festivals are held here, like RiverRun International Film Festival and Gears & Guitars, to name a few. The city’s newest entertainment venue, ROAR, is slated to open Summer 2021 inside a historic building on Liberty Street and features four floors of bars, music, food, duckpin bowling and virtual golf, and a rooftop bar.

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