The W-S visitors guide might give you some good ideas too... check out the calendar to see what's going on when you're in town: http://www.visitwinstonsalem.com/index.html (broken link)
ATTRACTIONS:
Reynolda Gardens is next door to the university, and then of course there's Reynolda House, Museum of American Art – This charming American country home was built in 1917 and today houses one of the finest collections of American art in the country. The collection spans three centuries and includes works by Georgia O’Keefe, Frederic Church, Thomas Eakins and others. The museum is set in beautiful gardens that now contain a small collection of shops and restaurants that occupy the former farm buildings and cottages. The museum is to be found at the intersection of Silas Creek Parkway and Reynolda Road.
Toy Museum – This excellent museum houses a collection of over 1200 antique toys dating from 225A.D. to the 1920s. The collection includes a 1740 doll house, wooden toys, marble toys, toy soldiers, early iron and tin toy vehicles, train sets, dolls, puppets, games, puzzles and more. This museum will be popular with the entire family, not only children and is worth a visit.
The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) – This museum located in Old Salem is the only one of its kind dedicated to the exhibiting and researching of the art of the early South. The museum includes 24 period rooms and seven galleries and showcases paintings, furniture, ceramics, metal ware and textiles. The bookstore features modern and rare books on the Southern decorative arts, culture and history.
Museum of Anthropology – Located at 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, North Caroline. This museum is the only one of its kind in the Southeast of the United States, which is dedicated to the study and elucidation of world cultures. The cultures featured at the Museum of Anthropology are American, Asian, African and Oceania. There is a gift store on site for that souvenir to remember you visit.
Southeastern Centre for Contemporary Art – Located at 750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem, North Caroline. The center houses a unique series of contemporary American art. The exhibits are constantly changing to show a wide variety of talented artists. There is a 300-seat auditorium, which offers contemporary music, drama, film and dance. Occasionally lectures and symposia’s on contemporary art are also featured.
Diggs Gallery – Located at 601 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, North Caroline. Diggs Gallery features arts and exhibits from the community’s vibrant African-American culture. There are usually about ten to fifteen art exhibitions each year. Several educational programs are also available to those who are keen to learn more.
Here's a neat article for Wake Students of things to do within walking distance of campus:
http://student.wfu.edu/leisure/391/
FOOD:
Old Salem Tavern Dining Room – This historic tavern was built in two parts in the late 18th and early 19th century and retains its historic feel with simple furnishings and colonial costumed staff. If you are visiting in summer, dining outdoors by candlelight in the arbor is an option worth considering. Featured dishes include chicken pie, pork tenderloin, smoked fillet of beef and pumpkin-and-raisin muffins. The address is 736 S. Main Street; the tavern is open daily for lunch and dinner except Sundays, which is lunch only.
The Vineyards – For a touch of continental flair, this restaurant is worth a visit. The dishes are prepared using only the freshest ingredients and vary according to what is in season. Favourites include pork roasted in a sweet and sour sauce and game dishes such as quail. The menu is complimented by a superb selection of wines. The restaurant is open Mondays to Saturdays from 5pm to 10pm and is located in Reynolda Village.
Ryan’s – This rustically decorated restaurant overlooks a stream and is where you will find food of exceptional quality and flavour. The menu has a primarily continental feel with some excellent seafood and beef specialties. The restaurant is open Mondays to Saturdays from 5-10pm, reservations are recommended in season time. The address is 719 Coliseum Drive.
Might want to try some HOT Krispy Creme Doughnuts & watch them being made too! Yummy!
Here's a neat site of restaurant reviews by Wake Forest students...
http://student.wfu.edu/dining/
If you'll have a Wake Student ID card during your stay, there's a lot of discounts available to you in the area too:
http://student.wfu.edu/discounts/
Enjoy your trip!!
Erin
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