A Little Winston Getaway
Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast is good ole Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I grew up just on the outskirts of Winston in Clemmons.
Winston-Salem is full of rich history & charm. There are heirloom estates, historic properties, gardens & museums that are a must-see if you find yourself in Winston for the weekend.
Estates • Gardens • Museums
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Reynolda House
The Reynolda House is the historic 1917 estate of Katharine & R.J. Reynolds, founder of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The estate is located on 1,067 acres of property. The historic house now functions as a renowned American art museum. Purchase tickets to the museum & keep an eye on upcoming special exhibits.
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Reynolda Gardens
Reynolda Gardens were a part of the original footprint of the Reynolda House. The grounds consist of a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis, a 4-acre formal garden, a restored greenhouse conservatory, multiple walking trails, & a waterfall. The gardens are open to the public from dusk to dawn. Take a stroll during the springtime for pure magic!
Reynolda Village
The historic buildings in Reynolda Village were originally used as a dairy barn, cattle shed, school, post office, smokehouse, blacksmith shop, carriage house, central power & heating plant as well as cottages for the Reynolds family’s chauffeur and others. The village now houses shops, restaurants, services, & offices.
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Graylyn Estate
Bowman Gray Sr. was a former president of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston during the1920s. He and his wife, Nathalie, purchased 87 acres of land from the Reynolds family and built the Manor House in 1928. Graylyn is the second-largest private home in North Carolina to date. The estate operates fully as a boutique hotel, conference center, restaurant, & special events space today.
Old Salem
Moravian immigrants settled in the town of Salem in 1776. Winston, the neighboring town, merged with Salem in 1916 to consolidate into the city we know now as Winston-Salem. In the 1950s, Salem was restored by volunteers & Old Salem was established, making the town a national historic landmark. The attraction’s museums & galleries share the cultural history of the early South–with special emphasis on the Moravians in North Carolina. Take a tour to learn about the craft, trade, & history of the town of Salem:
Galleries in the Frank L. Horton Museum Center
Vogler House
Timothy Vogler Gun Shop
Salem Tavern Museum
Blum House Joinery
Potter’s Workshop
Single Brothers’ House
Boys’ School
Miksch House & Garden
Winkler Bakery
Horticulture Education Center
The Shaffner Inn
The charming Queen Anne Tudor was the original residence of Henry Shaffner, the founder of Wachovia & former town commissioner of Salem, and his wife, Agnes Shaffner. Now The Shaffner Inn, the property operates as a historic bed & breakfast located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem. Tucked inside is The Founders Restaurant which is open for breakfast & brunch.
There is so much to explore in Winston-Salem! If you need recs on food & drinks, check out this post for details!
Hope you enjoy your visit :)
