Savannah & Jason
Things To Do
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a historic site telling the stories of people, including Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples, in the American South. As one of America’s most comprehensive history attractions, our museums—the 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—engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience. The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) contains the finest collection of its kind in the nation, featuring architecture, furniture, ceramics, metalwork, needlework, paintings, prints, and other decorative arts made and used in the early American South.
Reynolda House Museum
Completed in 1917, Reynolda House Museum of American Art was originally the home of Katharine Smith and R.J. Reynolds, founder of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Promising a healthier lifestyle, the more than 34,000-square-foot historic home was the centerpiece of a 1,067-acre estate and model farm. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the Reynolds family’s 64-room historic house stands as one of the few well-preserved, surviving examples of the American Country House movement. Inside, you’ll find not only more than 6,000 historic objects, but also a collection of world-renowned American art on view in the historic house and special exhibitions in the Babcock Gallery. Spanning 250 years, the collection is a chronology of American art, and features artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic Edwin Church, Alexander Calder, Romare Bearden, Lee Krasner, Stuart Davis, Martin Johnson Heade, Jacob Lawrence, John Singer Sargent, Andy Warhol and Grant Wood.
Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest
More than a century old, Reynolda’s Gardens and grounds were part of the original 1917 footprint for the Reynolda estate, which included a 16-acre, man-made lake, golf course, formal gardens, greenhouses, and woods. Although the landscape has changed over the years, many of its original structures and plans remain intact. Now, Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University serves as a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk. Revive your senses as you connect with nature and immerse yourself in this peaceful landscape complete with lush, colorful gardens, scenic walking trails, and a waterfall.
Reynolda Walking Trail
Stretch your legs and lace up your sneakers! Our grounds have more than two miles of trails, wetlands, paved pathways, thick woodlands, and an expansive meadow for visitors to explore and enjoy. Don’t skip the waterfall, located along the Reynolda Village trail. Dogs are welcome on the grounds of Reynolda everywhere except the Formal Gardens, but must be leashed.
Kaleideum
Kaleideum is an experiential learning museum created from the July 2016 merger of the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem (now Kaleideum Downtown) and SciWorks (now Kaleideum North). The Kaleideum name, inspired by the free choice learning experience of playing with a kaleidoscope, was announced in February 2017.
Distractions: An Art Entertainment Studio
Born from a dream during a pottery studio field trip, this studio epitomizes the strength and creativity of family. It's a place where art becomes a joyful escape and where community ties strengthen! The studio's diverse offerings, from pottery painting to canvas art, are rooted in the family's journey across cities and countries. Since opening in 2018, Distractions Art Studio has grown into a beloved community space, embodying the idea that art is more than a hobby – it's a way to connect, share, and belong.
Divine Llama Vineyards
Started in 2007 by Michael and Patricia West and joined by friends Leslie Messick and Paul Baumbach in 2019 the vineyard, tasting room, and llama farm are nestled on 91 serene acres of rolling hills in the Yadkin Valley Appellation in North Carolina. Nationally recognized for a wide variety of award-winning wines, beautiful scenery, the largest llama farm in the Southeast, and a unique and memorable experience. We look forward to sharing it with you.
European Touch Day Spa
Book yourself a relaxing massage right across the street from the wedding venue, Graylyn Estate. After your massage, stroll through the little shops and cafes in the rest of Reynolda Village.
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Winston Salem
Thriving business, arts and music communities, amazing architecture, and fantastic restaurants define downtown Winston-Salem. But it’s the friendliness of the residents and a prevailing Southern character that creates a unique urban and independent vibe. On these guided tours, discover how chefs and owners are using locally-sourced ingredients to create masterful contemporary Southern dishes and treats. The current Winston-Salem offering is a brunch tour with drink pairings that begins in the West End and finishes in the 4th St. area of downtown. To register for Winston-Salem Downtown Tastings Tours: please click the Purchase Tickets! link at the top of the light blue bar to see the full lineup of tours or click the Book Now! buttons below for the particular tour listed. Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.
William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
Craving some gym time? The William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA, is conveniently located near downtown Winston-Salem and in the historic West End Neighborhood! They have an extensive collection of aquatic programs, group exercise options, personal training, and several spaces dedicated to your fitness needs. Bonus - very kid-friendly!
Honky Tonk Smokehouse
Visit Winston-Salem's top rated BBQ restaurant!
Krispy Kreme
Enjoy a Krispy Kreme donut in the city where Krispy Kreme started!