Nature is Calling
Outdoor adventure is an art in Winston-Salem. Gain some altitude at Pilot Mountain State Park or Hanging Rock State Park, take a drive and get lost in Yadkin Valley Wine Country, or head over to Salem Lake where you can enjoy kayaking, trails, fishing.
Nearby Tanglewood Park is a 1,100-acre public park offering two championship golf courses, a bed and breakfast, RV campground, horse stables, fishing on two stocked lakes, pedal boats, tennis courts, a public pool during the summer months, and so much more.
If you like meandering through beautiful gardens, then Winston-Salem has you covered. Check out the Reynolda Gardens, Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden and Old Salem Museums and Gardens.
Explore all the sports, recreation, and outdoor activities our city has to offer.
Outdoor Activities in Winston-Salem
State Parks Near Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem acts as the ultimate launch pad for your outdoor exploration at nearby North Carolina state parks. Use our guide to learn more about trails, things to do, and insider tips!
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Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is one of America's most comprehensive living history attractions, sharing...
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...
Bowman Gray Racing Stadium
Bowman Gray Stadium is a 17,000-seat stadium, which can seat up to 28,000 for concerts...
Buffalo Creek Farm and Creamery
Local farmstead goat dairy producing aged raw milk, fresh chevre, feta and Farmers cheese along...
Carolina Zipline Canopy Tour
Carolina Ziplines Canopy Tour, located just 30 minutes north of downtown Winston-Salem, is a truly...
Gateway Nature Preserve
Gateway Nature Preserve is open year-round during daylight hours per Winston-Salem guidelines. Explore our Trails...
General Dan Tubing Co
Danbury Tubing offers a fun and refreshing escape just a short drive north of Winston-Salem...
Hanging Rock State Park
Not far from Winston-Salem, off the four-lane highways, there's another North Carolina to be discovered...
Historic Bethabara Park
“The Birthplace of Winston-Salem: A City of Winston-Salem Park and National Historic Landmark, Bethabara is...
Historic Bethania
Discover Historic Bethania, North Carolina's first planned Moravian town, founded in 1759. Bethania interprets the...
Miracle Heights Adventures
Miracle Heights Adventures engages groups in experiential learning activities that embody the spirit of adventure...
Mock Farms and Gardens
We are a small family owned and operated farm located in Lewisville. We are known...