Ellie’s Winston-Salem Guidebook
Sightseeing
Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest
100 Reynolda VillageThere is also a museum!
Old Salem Road
Old Salem RoadDon't miss the giant teapot!
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
51 N Main StThe original Empire State Building! Did you know that?
Walking, biking, running trail goes around this lake. Great hikes and views. Small fishing boats may be allowed...check to be sure first.
44 locals recommend
Salem Lake
Walking, biking, running trail goes around this lake. Great hikes and views. Small fishing boats may be allowed...check to be sure first.
Aquatic Center, Pavilions, horseback riding, golf, BMX racing, tennis, etc. During the winter months, they boast a Christmas Light show as well!
Tanglewood Park Road
Tanglewood Park RoadAquatic Center, Pavilions, horseback riding, golf, BMX racing, tennis, etc. During the winter months, they boast a Christmas Light show as well!
Pilot Mountain
Great if you love the outdoors!
Hanging Rock State Park - About 45 minutes north of our location. (27 miles away). Hiking, camping, canoeing, climbing, non-motor boating, etc.
Hanging Rock Forest Road
Hanging Rock Forest RoadHanging Rock State Park - About 45 minutes north of our location. (27 miles away). Hiking, camping, canoeing, climbing, non-motor boating, etc.
Food scene
Love donuts! Love Krispy Kreme? This is the original location that got it all started!
Original Site of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop
534 S Main StLove donuts! Love Krispy Kreme? This is the original location that got it all started!
Black Mountain Chocolate
450 N Patterson AveChocolate.....Need I say more?
Krankies
211 E 3rd StAlso a good breakfast spot! Best chicken biscuit!
Good bakery! Unique and delicious baked goods. Shares space with La Cavieste, a wine bistro!
18 locals recommend
Bobby Boy Bakeshop
1100 Reynolda RdGood bakery! Unique and delicious baked goods. Shares space with La Cavieste, a wine bistro!
Village Tavern
221 Reynolda VillageGood brunch here.
Young Cardinal Cafe and Co.
424 4th St NWAlso good for brunch!
The Carving Board
318 S Stratford RdLunch spot
May Way Dumplings
113 Reynolda VillageThink Tapas!
Ryan's
719 Coliseum Dr NWLocal favorite - Dinner place.
Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar
450 N Spring StLocal dinner place
Szechuan Palace
3048 Healy DriveBest "hole-in-the-wall" place for dinner
Penny Path Café & Crêpe Shop
104 E M.L.K. Jr DrMmm.... come for breakfast!
Sweet Potatoes
607 Trade St NWDinner spot
The Porch Kitchen and Cantina
840 Mill Works StDinner place
Fresh, authentic, family-owned restaurant with an additional vegetarian and vegan menu. Highly recommended. Casual. It's the only place to eat Mexican food! It's good. Try the Chicken Dark Mole :)
La Botana Mexican Restaurant
1547 Hanes Mall BoulevardFresh, authentic, family-owned restaurant with an additional vegetarian and vegan menu. Highly recommended. Casual. It's the only place to eat Mexican food! It's good. Try the Chicken Dark Mole :)
Has beautiful and unusual baked goods! Really, really good! Get the cinnamon rolls made with brown butter. (Run, don't walk, to get them!) Mother-Daughter owned bakery.
12 locals recommend
Lavender and Honey Kitchen LLC
401 W End BlvdHas beautiful and unusual baked goods! Really, really good! Get the cinnamon rolls made with brown butter. (Run, don't walk, to get them!) Mother-Daughter owned bakery.
A farmer's market that happens each Saturday in Old Salem. Usually runs from 8:30 am - noon. Also a Wednesday market from 4-6 pm. Check the website thecobblestonemarket.com for more details. Fresh, organic... anything from coffee and bakery... has good fresh mushrooms and other in season local fresh favorites!
20 locals recommend
Cobblestone Farmers Market
1007 Marshall St SWA farmer's market that happens each Saturday in Old Salem. Usually runs from 8:30 am - noon. Also a Wednesday market from 4-6 pm. Check the website thecobblestonemarket.com for more details. Fresh, organic... anything from coffee and bakery... has good fresh mushrooms and other in season local fresh favorites!
Nice Irish pub. Try the fried pickles! Best fish and chips in town. Also good selection of beers as any good pub should have!
30 locals recommend
Finnigan's Wake
620 Trade St NWNice Irish pub. Try the fried pickles! Best fish and chips in town. Also good selection of beers as any good pub should have!
A more “intimate” place that is small and not fancy - sort of hole in the wall where they have been cooking and serving bbq since at least the 70s - for a more traditional drive up and eat experience this is a good choice!
Real Q
4885 Country Club RoadA more “intimate” place that is small and not fancy - sort of hole in the wall where they have been cooking and serving bbq since at least the 70s - for a more traditional drive up and eat experience this is a good choice!
This place has 3 levels - counter service - sit down with a bar, and a level with an arcade.
30 locals recommend
Camel City BBQ Factory
701 N Liberty StThis place has 3 levels - counter service - sit down with a bar, and a level with an arcade.
Wineries
Westbend Winery and Brewery
5394 Williams RdLocal winery
Divine Llama Vineyards
4126 Divine Llama LnWinery with llamas... what could be better?!!
RayLen Vineyards
3577 US-158Local vineyard
It's picturesque and weddings are often done here. It's also close. Great wine selection.
15 locals recommend
Medaloni Cellars
9125 Shallowford RdIt's picturesque and weddings are often done here. It's also close. Great wine selection.
Breweries
Radar Brewing Company
216 E 9th StLocal Brewery
Wise Man Brewing
826 Angelo Bros AveLocal brewery
Incendiary Brewing Company
486 N Patterson AveLocal brewery
Local Interest
Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest RdLocal university
This is a high value destination for furniture lovers, buyers and sellers. In June and October, the High Point Market furniture events are in full swing.
14 locals recommend
High Point Market Authority
164 S Main StThis is a high value destination for furniture lovers, buyers and sellers. In June and October, the High Point Market furniture events are in full swing.
Grocery and Pharmacy
This is the closest grocery store at 1.3 miles away. Lowe's Grocery and Fresh Market are also close by to this location. A CVS is also nearby.
Harris Teeter Pharmacy
150 Grant Hill LnThis is the closest grocery store at 1.3 miles away. Lowe's Grocery and Fresh Market are also close by to this location. A CVS is also nearby.
The Fresh Market
3285 Robinhood RdNearby Fresh Market for grocery shopping.
CVS
201 W 4th StClosest CVS Pharmacy to your location when staying here.
Another local grocery chain here in town 1.8 miles from your location when staying at our Airbnb.
15 locals recommend
Lowes Foods of Robinhood Road
3372 Robinhood RdAnother local grocery chain here in town 1.8 miles from your location when staying at our Airbnb.