Summer in Winston-Salem
Summer in Winston-Salem
Summer in Winston-Salem is synonymous with world-class performing arts events, top-notch sports entertainment, and in true Southern style, a serving of rich history and family-friendly fun. Winston-Salem offers a number of interactive attractions, lush greenery and parks, outdoor adventure, a delectable Southern culinary scene, and a local wine region featuring more than 45 wineries.
Hosted at Bailey Park in downtown Winston-Salem, this celebration of African American traditions and freedom features music, dance, food, panel discussions, as well as arts and crafts, from 1 to 8 p.m.

All are welcome, as Winston-Salem proudly celebrates the local LGBTQIA+ community with a downtown parade and festival with live music, entertainment, street vendors, and hands-on activities. The 2023 Pride Winston-Salem Festival will be held in the Downtown Arts District on June 24, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival serves as the kickoff to a weeklong celebration of love, unity, and equal rights — all of which is hosted by Pride Winston-Salem (Pride WS), celebrating their 10th anniversary in 2023!
Did You Know? In 2019, Travel + Leisure named Winston-Salem a Top 10 destination to celebrate LGBT History Month.

The 18th biennial National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) rolls out the purple carpet July 29-August 3, 2024 in Winston-Salem, transforming North Carolina's city of arts and innovation into a mega-performing arts center with over 130 performances in a number of the city’s venues. Theatre workshops, films, seminars, a teen poetry slam, and a star-studded celebrity gala all work together to accomplish the goal of making the National Black Theatre Festivals one of the best theater festivals in the country.

Winston-Salem proudly hosts the Winston-Salem Open (WSO) at the Wake Forest University Tennis Complex, Aug. 19-26, 2023. The WSO is the last ATP World Tour 250 event prior to the US Open. Each year more than 40 of the world's top 80 players compete for a chance to be named champion. Past athletes to play include Sam Querry, Steve Johnson, Pablo Carreno Busta, Jurgen Melzer and John Isner, a North Carolina native who has won the WSO twice. The Open is held at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex adjacent to Truist Field.

Summer Packages
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Romantic Getaway at The Historic Brookstown Inn
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12-31-2023Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by WyndhamVisit WebsiteSpoil that special someone or celebrate being together, far away from the rest of the world. Your romantic journey begins in Winston-Salem at the Historic Brookstown Inn. Enjoy deluxe accommodations in a charming guestroom featuring wooden beams, exposed brick, and Posturepedic Plush Euro Pillow Top Mattresses. Romantic Getaway Package Includes: - Deluxe Accommodations
- Champagne on ice with keepsake Historic Brookstown Inn champagne flutes
- Bouquet of seasonal flowers by local florist
- Complimentary onsite parking at the Inn and wireless internet
- Late Check-Out at 1 p.m. Terms and conditions: Your reservation must be canceled or modified by 3 pm EST at least 24 hours before your arrival date, or you will be charged for the first night room and tax. -
Gas and Go Package at The Hampton Inn Hanes Mall
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12-31-2023Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes MallVisit WebsiteWhether you are staying a few nights or passing through, the award-winning Hampton Inn Hanes Mall is the perfect place to lay your head. Gas up now or later and enjoy some local snacks. Located off I-40, we are easily accessible to all parts of the Triad and several major roads. • Overnight accommodations
• Hot breakfast
• $25 Gas Gift Card
• Hampton tote bag
• Bottled Water
• Snacks
• Free parking
• Flexible Cancellation Advance reservations are required. -
Sleep & Segway Package at The Historic Brookstown Inn
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12-31-2023Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by WyndhamVisit WebsiteTour our historical city at a social distance with a Triad ECO Adventures Segway tour! Choose your adventure and explore downtown or the greenway trail. Included in your narrated two-hour tour experience is your indoor/outdoor training and helmet. Helmets and handlebars have been sanitized with your safety in mind! Package includes: Overnight accommodations at the Historic Brookstown Inn Two-hour Segway Tour departing from nearby Triad ECO Adventures Welcome Gift: “TEA Time” ball caps On-site parking at the Inn Wireless internet One Night Stay for Two People Starting at $289.99 plus tax. Call (336) 725-1120 to reserve now! Terms and Conditions: Advance reservations required. Must be 10 years or older to ride Segway. Please, specify the morning or afternoon tour launch. Blackout dates may apply.
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Historic Garden Getaway at the Historic Brookstown Inn
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12-31-2023Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by WyndhamVisit WebsiteWake up to Spring with a tour through Winston-Salem’s historic gardens. Our lush gardens date back more than 260 years and offer a peek into the city’s colorful past. Your itinerary includes self-guided garden tours through Historic Bethabara Park, Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Reynolda Gardens (adjacent to Reynolda House Museum of American Art), and Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in Kernersville. Visit Winston-Salem and see for yourself why some say that a stroll through Winston-Salem’s gardens is truly a study of both history and horticulture. Package includes: - Overnight accommodations at the Historic Brookstown Inn
- Itinerary for self-guided garden tours
- Welcome gift: jar of locally sourced honey
- Fresh baked cookies and milk at bedtime
- Continental breakfast
- On-site parking at the hotel
- High-speed wireless internet Call (336) 725-1120 to reserve now! Terms and conditions: Best available rate. Your reservation must be cancelled or modified by 3 p.m. EST at least 24 hours prior to your arrival date or you will be charged for the 1st night room and tax. -
Hot Tub Suite Getaway at The Village Inn
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12-31-2023Village Inn Hotel & Event Center, Trademark Collection By WyndhamVisit WebsiteWhat you get:
Overnight accommodations for two.
Fruit and cheese platter.
Chilled bottle of Champagne. Premium continental breakfast delivered to your room. Rates:
Sunday - Thursday $219 + tax
Friday - Saturday $239 + tax
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Romance Package at the Hampton Inn Hanes Mall
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12-31-2023Hampton Inn Winston-Salem Hanes MallVisit WebsiteWhether you are looking for a quiet night away or passing through on a romantic adventure, the award-winning Hampton Inn Hanes Mall is the perfect place to lay your heads. Your Romance Package includes all the standard amenities such as a complimentary Breakfast Buffet, free Parking, and Wifi, but also includes: 2 keepsake glasses,
a bottle of sparkling wine/champagne (21+) or sparkling cider,
a fresh bouquet of flowers, and a box of assorted chocolates. Advanced reservations required.
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Grand Opening Special at The Summit Street Inns
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07-31-2023Summit Street InnsVisit WebsiteGrand Opening Special The beautiful and historic Summit Street Inns has opened! To celebrate, we are offering 25% off your entire stay for bookings made through July 2023. This offer applies for dates* through December 31, 2023. Be one of the first to explore this amazing property and relax in the spacious guest rooms or on the wraparound porches. Includes a full complimentary breakfast each morning, either at the inns or just 1 mile away at Founders Restaurant at The Shaffner Inn (our sister inn). Complimentary on-site parking. All in a convenient location to shops, museums and restaurants. To book, go to our booking site and use the discount code GRAND25. Details: *Blackout dates apply; some dates require a minimum night stay. Subject to availability. Rates subject to change without notice. Not available for existing reservations. Cannot be combined with other packages. Taxes and fees are not included in discount.
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The Reynolda Museum & Garden Experience Package
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12-31-2023Graylyn EstateVisit WebsiteTwo tickets to Reynolda House Museum of American Art & Gardens
$50 dining credit
Private Butler Tour of Historic Graylyn Estate
Breakfast for two included
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary parking
Complimentary transportation to and from Reynolda Village
Complimentary ice cream
Complimentary refreshments and Mrs. Gray’s butterscotch cookies every afternoon