Historic Winston-Salem, NC is only 30 minutes from Walnut Cove. It has many unique attractions including historical tobacco factories, colonial village, and numerous museums and restaurants to enjoy.
Visiting Old Salem is like walking back-in-time through early colonial America. Includes Historic Town of Salem, the galleries at Frank L. Horton Museum Center, including the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), and the Gardens at Old Salem. Learn about this areas earliest colonial settlers-- The Moravians-- and walk through their preserved homes in this historical town.
Carolina Ziplines Canopy Tour is located on a truly unique destination. Now 26 acres it was the active farm and homestead of RJ Reynolds great-grandfather Joshua Cox (1731-1821) who was pivotal in training the local Patriot Militia men in the Revolutionary War. This zipline tour gives you a bird's eye view of the North Carolina forests and territory, tours can take everyone from ages 3 to 103. Reservation are available on their website or by calling the number provided.