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Things to see in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (United States): 12 places and when to go
Winston-Salem, North Carolina is a city in United States with around 282,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (4), Museums and art (3), History (2). The best known are Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Old Salem and Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36.1054, -80.26
- Population
- About 282,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (4) · Museums and art (3) · History (2) · Nature (1) · Temples (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 737 km as the crow flies
What to see in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The places in and around Winston-Salem, North Carolina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Reynolda House Museum of American ArtMuseum in Salem, North Carolina3.1 km
- Old SalemHistoric district and open-air museum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A2.5 km
- Southeastern Center for Contemporary ArtMuseum3.1 km
- Reynolds BuildingHistoric skyscraper in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A1.6 km
- Reynolda GardensBotanical garden in Winston-Salem, North Carolina3.1 km
- John Jacob Schaub HouseHistoric house in North Carolina, United States13 km
- Wait ChapelChurch building in North Carolina, United States of America3.7 km
- Gypsy Road Brewing CompanyBrewery19 km
- Hoots Beer Co.Brewery181 m
- Lesser-Known Beer CompanyBrewery2.9 km
- Medaloni CellarsWinery21 km
- Mountains-to-Sea TrailTrail in North Carolina28 km
When to go to Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The best time to visit Winston-Salem, North Carolina is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:48
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:55
- JunBest time14:26
- JulBest time14:14
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 737 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Greensboro, North Carolina10 places42 km
- State Road10 places60 km
- Statesville10 places80 km
- Floyd5 places84 km
- Mebane6 places91 km
- Huntersville6 places96 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
The best known: Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Old Salem, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Reynolds Building, Reynolda Gardens. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33.
How do you get to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 737 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Winston-Salem, North Carolina as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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