what to do

general information about winston-salem: http://www.visitwinstonsalem.com/

pilot mountain: http://ncparks.gov/visit/parks/pimo/main.php approach from any direction and see pilot mountain rising more than 1,400 feet above the rolling countryside of the upper piedmont plateau. dedicated as a national natural landmark in 1976, this solitary peak is the centerpiece of pilot mountain state park. fun, from relaxation to exhilaration, is easy to find here. treat yourself to a horseback ride through the woods or challenge the river from raft or canoe. a seven-mile woodland corridor joins two sections of the park, each section offering a wealth of opportunities for outdoor fun. the mountain segment, which includes the two pinnacles, contains most of the visitor facilities. the more primitive river section centers around the lazy, meandering yadkin river.

old salem: http://www.oldsalem.org old salem museums & gardens is a unique community of original museum buildings, authentic craftsmen practicing their trade, fascinating collections of rare antiques, and one-of-a-kind retail shopping opportunities. the stories and activities experienced by visitors in the museums convey a much larger aspect of early america than just the moravians who settled in salem, nc.  the experiences are a reflection on evolving economy and diversity of lifestyles that made up the early south.  early southerners struggled with common principles such as freedom, faith, tradition, government, segregation, and war – many of the same issues that remain relevant in today’s world.

tanglewood park: http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/tanglewood/default.aspx if you’d like to have a picnic, golf, or go horseback riding, then tanglewood is the place to be. the combination of its streams, woodlands and grassy pastures and traditions of its architecture, horses, gardening and wide range of recreational activities make tanglewood an ideal countryside park to visit over and over again.

bethabara: http://www.bethabarapark.org/ visit historic bethabara park for an imaginative journey to the carolina back country of nearly 250 years ago. a small group of moravians daringly settled this religious village and trade center in an 18th-century wilderness, full of bears, wolves, indians and outlaws.

krispy kreme: get 'em while they’re hot!! that’s right, our favorite doughnuts originated in winston-salem on july 13, 1937! even though krispy kreme can now be found all over the globe, why don’t you go check out an original location: 259 s stratford rd, or find one near your hotel: http://www.krispykreme.com/storelocator.html

hanes mall: http://www.shophanesmall.com/ if you desperately need to go shopping because you forgot your dancing shoes, or consider yourself a mall rat, there is a great mall in winston. keep driving down hanes mall blvd and you will find many other stores that may come in handy.

reynolda gardens: http://www.reynoldagardens.org/history.html the 129 acres known as reynolda gardens were part of the 1067-acre estate developed by richard joshua reynolds and katharine smith reynolds in the early twentieth century. 125 acres of woodlands, fields, wetlands, and a four-acre formal garden with greenhouse range have been preserved. today reynolda gardens is a center for learning and quiet recreation within the city of winston-salem, n.c.

vineyard tours you may not know this, but according to the state of north carolina, the legacy of north carolina's wine industry is rooted deep in the colonial heritage of sir walter raleigh's colony on roanoke island where the first scuppernong vine was cultivated. for more than a century, vineyards and wineries have perpetuated the agricultural tradition that is the heart of north carolina. there are many different options for wine tours, check out these sites if you are so inclined: http://www.ncwine.org/links_wine.html; http://www.yadkinwines.com/