Excite and Enrich Your Winston-Salem Experience
Winston-Salem is where history and innovation collide, offering an experience unlike any other. Step into our rich past while embracing the creative spirit that drives our vibrant arts scene. From celebrated galleries and outdoor art installations to world-class performing arts, Winston-Salem is a cultural hub that invites you to immerse yourself in inspiration.
Explore our scenic trails and parks or venture through vineyards and gardens that showcase the area’s natural beauty. Whether you enjoy live performances, wandering through a historic district, or discovering the next frontier of innovation, Winston-Salem offers endless opportunities to explore + connect.
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Free + Affordable Things to Do
What do you get when you combine affordable fun with endless charm? A city that's perfect for the savvy traveler. Explore our guide for making the most of your time in Winston-Salem when visiting on a budget.

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a/perture cinema
a/perture cinema is an independent, locally-owned art house cinema in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem...
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...
Historic Nissen House
This classic 19th-century home has been restored and updated, and is now open to the...
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm serves as an outdoor museum dedicated to the study, preservation...
Kernersville Museum
The Kernersville Museum is located at the late 1800s David Bodenhamer House, commonly known as...
Körner's Folly
Built in 1880 by artist/decorator/designer Jule Gilmer Körner, this historic home showcases the talent, ingenuity...
Lesson Barn, The
The Lesson Barn is a small barn, with a big family feel! We are located...
Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA)
The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) at Old Salem Museums & Gardens is...
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a unique community of original museum buildings, authentic craftsmen...
Painting with a Twist
A little bit of paint, a little bit of wine, and a whole lot of...
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Completed in 1917, Reynolda House Museum of American Art was originally the home of Katharine...