Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina. It has an approximate population of 251,000 (2022).

By plane

 * Piedmont Triad International Airport is about a 20-minute drive (20 miles) east of downtown between Winston-Salem and Greensboro.

By train
There are no rail services to Winston-Salem, but Amtrak offers several daily services to nearby Greensboro.

By car
Winston-Salem is easily accessible by car via Interstate 40, U.S. 421/Salem Parkway, Interstate 77, Interstate 85 and U.S. Highway 52 (Future Interstate 73/74).

By bus
Greyhound Bus, +1 (800) 231-2222.

PART (Piedmont Authority for Regional Transit) buses serve Winston-Salem from other parts of the Piedmont Triad.

Greyhound and PART buses stop at the at 100 W 5th St (the corner of 5th, Trade, and Liberty streets), which is also the hub for local buses.

By bus
Winston-Salem Transit Authority provides local bus service for $1 a ride, $0.50 for elderly and disabled, children shorter than the farebox and accompanied by an adult ride free; transfers are free.

By taxi

 * Willard's Cab Co, +1 336-725-2227

Learn

 * Wake Forest University
 * Winston-Salem State University
 * Salem College
 * University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Buy
Other major shopping areas are found along Peters Creek Parkway (home of Marketplace Mall), University Parkway, Jonestown Road, North Point Boulevard, Reynolda Road, and Robinhood Road.



Eat
For a sweet snack with a historical connection to this town, look for thin, crisp Moravian spice cookies. The "ginger cakes" are the original version, but they are also available in other flavors now at multiple bakeries and tourist-oriented gift shops in the area.

Stay safe
Winston-Salem is generally safe. Like most cities in the world, there are certain areas that may not be the safest at night, particularly in the eastern half of the city. Though its downtown was once a seedy, shady region, it has been thoroughly cleaned up, especially Fourth Street. Most populated areas in the city, such as shopping and dining, are very safe. Normal precautions should be taken.

Go next

 * Greensboro
 * Hanging Rock State Park