Winston-Salem, County seat in North Carolina, United States.
Winston-Salem serves as the county seat of Forsyth County in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The city spreads across multiple neighborhoods and suburbs with a mix of residential areas, commercial districts, and preserved historic quarters.
Two neighboring towns formed the basis for this city: Salem was founded in the late 18th century by a religious community, and Winston emerged as an industrial counterpart decades later. The two merged into a single entity in the early 20th century.
The city maintains a strong arts community with galleries and events scattered throughout the urban core. People gather in revitalized downtown areas where old tobacco warehouses now host cafes, shops, and weekend markets.
Several visitor centers are located downtown and in the historic district where you can get orientation on what to see. Many neighborhoods are walkable while wider areas are easier to reach by car.
Streets in the old Moravian settlement still contain buildings from the 18th century where craftspeople work using traditional methods. The original brick pathways and squares offer a window into daily life from centuries ago.
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Reynolds Building
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100 North Main Street
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BB&T Financial Center
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Nissen Building
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P.H. Hanes Knitting Company
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R. J. Reynolds Memorial Auditorium
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Forsyth County Courthouse
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Shamrock Mills
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Thurmond and Lucy Chatham House
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Zevely House
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Pepper Building
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Agnew Hunter Bahnson House
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James Mitchell Rogers House
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Hoots Milling Company Roller Mill
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H. D. Poindexter Houses
700 m
Joseph Franklin Bland House
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Holly Avenue Historic District
1.1 kmCol. Jacob Lott Ludlow House
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