Things To Do
Mount Tabor High School
See where Ryan and Amy's love story started, unbeknownst to them, 20 years ago. (we're kidding)
Coffee Spots
Provided you love coffee just as much as we do, here are some of our local favorites walkable from any of the downtown hotels: - Bitty & Beau's - Camino Bakery - DeBeen Espresso (not just coffee- excellent draft kombucha in a variety of seasonal flavors) Slightly outside of downtown are a few highly regarded cafe/bakeries: - Bobby Boy Bakeshop - Louie and Honey’s Kitchen - Coffee Park Drive Thru (served out of an Airstream parked in front of Ryan’s second home, Mock Orange Bikes)
Breweries
Need an activity for Friday or Saturday afternoon before the wedding festivities begin? Winston-Salem is home to multiple local breweries, all of which are WELL VETTED by Ryan & Amy. The following breweries are all within a 5-minute walk from the hotels: - Fiddlin' Fish - Wise Man - Foothills - Incendiary - Radar Honorable mention to Joymongers Barrel Hall, West Salem Public House, and Lesser Known Beer Company which are other great options a short drive or Uber from downtown
Weekend Brunch Spots
Looking for a brunch spot to kick off the wedding day? Here are a few recommendations! - Young Cardinal Café - Krankies - The Porch Kitchen & Cantina - Old Fourth Street Filing Station - Midtown Cafe & Dessertery - Too hungover for a seated meal? The Bagel Station is a cure-all
Restaurants
Like to eat? So do we, and we think these are some of the best restaurants in NC: - Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro (it's a toss up between the tomato pie and the southern fried chicken) - Village Tavern - The Katherine Brasserie & Bar - Cugino Forno (sit outside with a beer from Incendiary) - The Porch (tots + queso... need I say more?) - East of Texas (good drinks, great brisket, cool atmosphere) - Quiet Pint (known for their smash burgers) - Cibo Trattoria - Timmy's Hot Chicken & Small Batch Beer Co (delicious Nashville-style fried chicken and handcrafted burgers served at these downtown sister restaurants)
Bars & Nightlife
Not quite ready to call it a night? Here are a few options: - Joyner's - Fair Witness Fancy Drinks - Dram & Draught - Vintage Sofa Bar - Bar Piña (rooftop) - Earl's
Reynolda Village
The Reynolda Historic District was part of the country estate developed from 1912-1917 by the Reynolds family. Today, the district serves as an educational, cultural, and community complex for the Winston-Salem community, which is in keeping with the Reynolds’ original plan. Buildings that once served as dairy barns, cattle sheds or blacksmith shops now house stores, restaurants, and offices. Reynolda offers a great place for a morning walk followed by a coffee and doughnut at Dough-Jo's, a delicious lunch on the patio at Village Tavern, or an afternoon of shopping at Monkee's & All Throughout The House. When visiting Reynolda Village, also make sure to venture across the street to Graylyn Estate, a historic landmark and boutique hotel with beautiful grounds for exploring
Thruway Shopping Center
Thruway shopping center is right down the street from downtown and has everything that you need. A great place to shop around at local boutiques or some of your favorite stores - Southern Home & Kitchen, Hive, Sephora, Lululemon, Great Outdoor Provision Co., J. Crew, and more. You can get your nails done at Twin City Nail Lounge, grab any necessities from Trader Joe's or Harris Teeter, grab a smoothie from The Juice Shop, or get a bite to eat at The Loop, The Carving Board, or CHOPT.
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Old Salem is a historic district in Winston-Salem, which was originally settled by the Moravian community in 1766. Take a stroll and look at all of the history and beautiful architecture, then grab a drink a Lot 63.
Other
Kaleideum - an interactive museum of arts, sciences, and exploration formed by the merger of The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks in July 2016. It reopened in February of this year and WE want to play on the rooftop playset. Salem Lake - bring your bike or lace up your running shoes and hit this 7 mile scenic loop.