Travel

from 2023/2024 Winston Salem Visitor Magazine

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Come explore the rich history and modern culture of Winston-Salem.

BY CAR OR RV

Winston-Salem is located in the center of the state, also known as the Piedmont Triad, between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. About six hours from Washington, D.C., and five hours from Atlanta, it offers easy access to Interstate 40, Salem Parkway/U.S. 421, Interstate 77, Interstate 85, Interstate 74, and U.S. Highway 52.

BY PLANE

Flying is easy with Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), a half hour from downtown. The airport offers daily nonstop flights via major carriers, including American Airlines/American Eagle, Delta, and United. For private air service, Smith Reynolds Airport is minutes from downtown.

BY TRAIN

Ride the Amtrak train to nearby High Point. Then take the shuttle 20 miles northwest to Winston-Salem and hop off at Winston-Salem State University or right in the middle of downtown at the Winston-Salem Transportation Center.

Visitor Center

The Winston-Salem Visitor Center is located at 200 Brookstown Ave. and open year-round on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 866.728.4200 to speak with Visit Winston-Salem Visitor Specialists or email info@visitwinstonsalem.com

Creative Corridors

Winston-Salem Weather

Annual temperatures typically vary from 32 to 87 degrees. The warm season lasts around 3.5 months from late May to late September. The chilly season lasts three months, from late November to late February.

Winston-Salem is a memorable destination — and the journey to it is too. Thanks to the nonprofit Creative Corridors Coalition, several downtown overpasses and pedestrian bridges were enhanced with architectural design and aesthetic touches that reflect the city's “Arts & Innovation” moniker. Most touches are found along a mile-long stretch of Salem Parkway, which received the 2021 Grand Prize in America's Transportation Awards. See more at facebook.com/CreativeCorridors