Greensboro and Winston-Salem Area
The Greensboro and Winston-Salem area in the Piedmont region is known as the “Furniture Capital of the World.” It has the nation’s largest pottery community, our state’s most well-known wine region, Andy Griffith’s home, luxury lodging, and the nation’s largest natural habitat zoo.
Cities and Towns in the Area
Travel & Leisure in the Greensboro & Winston-Salem Area
Best attractions, hotels, and romantic getaways
Our Top 3 Picks
- Explore Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- Visit the Greensboro Science Center
- Explore Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Our Top 3 Picks
- Greensboro Science Center
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- Tanglewood Park
Our Top 3 Picks
- The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel, Winston-Salem
- O.Henry Hotel, Greensboro
- Proximity Hotel, Greensboro
Our Top 3 Picks
- Graylyn Estate, Winston-Salem
- O.Henry Hotel, Greensboro
- The Historic Brookstown Inn, Winston-Salem
Outdoor Activities in the Greensboro & Winston-Salem Area
Top hiking, skiing & snowboarding, and adrenaline activities
Our Top 3 Picks
- Hanging Rock State Park (considering broader area limitations)
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Salem Lake Trail
Our Top 3 Picks
- Skydive Carolina
- Whitewater Rafting on the Dan River
- Rock Climbing at Pilot Mountain
Restaurants & Dining in the Greensboro & Winston-Salem Area
Best dinner, lunch, brunch, and breakfast spots
Our Top 3 Picks
- Print Works Bistro, Greensboro
- Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro, Winston-Salem
- Undercurrent Restaurant, Greensboro
Our Top 3 Picks
- Hops Burger Bar, Greensboro
- The Porch Kitchen and Cantina, Winston-Salem
- Dame's Chicken & Waffles, Greensboro
Our Top 3 Picks
- Scrambled Southern Diner, Greensboro
- Mary's Gourmet Diner, Winston-Salem
- Smith Street Diner, Greensboro
Drinks & Bars in the Greensboro & Winston-Salem Area
Best beer, wine, and cocktail bars
Our Top 3 Picks
- Hoots Roller Bar & Beer Co.
- Crafted – The Art of the Taco
- Small Batch Beer Co.
Our Top 3 Picks
- Vintage Sofa Bar, Greensboro
- Chez Genése, Greensboro
- Rioja! A Wine Bar, Greensboro
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- The Bearded Goat, Greensboro
- Tate's Craft Cocktails, Winston-Salem
- Dram & Draught, Greensboro
Culture & Entertainment in the Greensboro & Winston-Salem Area
Top museums, venues, festivals, and events
Our Top 3 Picks
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- Weatherspoon Art Museum, Greensboro
- Greensboro Historical Museum
Our Top 3 Picks
- The Ramkat, Winston-Salem
- Hangar 1819, Greensboro
- Hops Burger Bar, Greensboro
Our Top 3 Picks
- National Folk Festival, Greensboro
- RiverRun International Film Festival, Winston-Salem
- Texas Pete Culinary Arts Festival
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