In Winston-Salem, meetings unfold in a downtown that’s built for connection.
Recognized as one of Forbes’ Top 10 Downtowns, the city center pairs easy walkability with a surprising depth of venues, from the Benton Convention Center to character-rich spaces and design-forward hotels—all within a few blocks.
Here, planners can host with confidence and guests can explore without logistics getting in the way. More than 1,200 hotel rooms sit in the downtown core, placing attendees steps from meeting spaces, restaurants, and after-hours experiences. Between sessions, that proximity pays off—locally owned restaurants with chef-driven kitchens, an arts district bursting with color, plus craft beverage and coffee spots deliver an experience that feels both elevated and distinctly Winston-Salem.
It’s a setting where everything works together: venues, hotels, and walkable streets that keeps your group connected, engaged, and immersed in the city from arrival to closing reception.
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Downtown Venues in Winston-Salem
AFAS- Art for Art's Sake
The AFAS Group—short for Art for Art’s Sake—is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in...
Bailey Park
Bailey Park encompasses 1.6 acres of publicly accessible green space located downtown in the heart...
Bailey Power Plant
Bailey Power Plant, located in the heart of Innovation Quarter, boasts several innovative meeting spaces...
Bar NOLA
A New Orleans Themed Music Hall and Craft Taphouse located in the historic West End...
Benton Convention Center
Centrally located in downtown Winston-Salem, the Benton Convention Center now offers 150,000 sq. ft. of...
Carolina's Vineyards & Hops (Private Events Only)
CV&H is available by private event only. Inquire for your special event through their website...
Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem Downtown
Featuring the city’s first rooftop bar, Top of Fourth, the 126-room Courtyard by Marriott sets...
Dram and Draught
Dram & Draught is your go-to neighborhood bar, offering a world-class whiskey selection, handpicked beers...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Winston-Salem
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown and connected to the Benton Convention Center. This...
Fairfield Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown
Fairfield Inn and Suites Winston-Salem Downtown features spacious guest rooms and suites with a stylish...
Footnote
Whether it’s a no-nonsense business lunch, blow-out shindig for 250, or anything in between, we...
Hampton Inn & Suites Winston-Salem Downtown
Brand new, modern contemporary downtown hotel less than 2 blocks from the Millennium Center, 1...
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