Winston-Salem
is a city of approximately 186,000 residents, located in central North Carolina’s “Triad” region. It’s the fifth largest city in the state and is easily accessible via Interstates 77, 40, 85 and U.S. Highway 52. Historical Winston-Salem was named to a prestigious list of “the most livable communities in the United States” by Partners for Livable Cities, a national non-profit organization that has been promoting livable communities since 1977. The Old Salem district and related Historic Bethabara are the citys oldest historical attractions. Also of historical interest is Reynolda Village, which includes Reynolda Gardens and the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Other places to visit include the Horne Creek Historic Farm, Tanglewood Park and SECCA (the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art.) Old Salem is located southwest of the intersection of Business 40 and U.S. Highway 52, and is one of the most authentic living history restorations in the United States. Ticketed tours of Old Salem are unguided, with trained, costumed interpreters located in most buildings to provide historical background and explain the daily tasks of the original settlers. The 1.4 million-acre Yadkin Valley is located just west of Winston-Salem and is home to several picturesque vineyards and wineries that offer tours and tastings. The area is also known for its excellent golfing opportunities, with courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. In fact, “The Triad,” of central North Carolina has been named the “#1 Big City for Golf in America,” by Golf Digest.
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Winston-Salem Vacation Rentals
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Winston-Salem Weather & Climate
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Central North Carolina, or The Heartland, is partially protected by the mountain ranges from the cold air that moves southeastward across the central States. During an average winter, temperatures in central North Carolina range about 10 degrees warmer than the coast, and 10 %u2013 20 degrees warmer than the High Country. The rise in average temperature is greater in May than in any other month, and likewise, the drop in temperature is greater in October than in any other month. There is no pronounced wet or dry season in North Carolina, and rainfall varies throughout the year. Summer precipitation is normally the greatest; showers and thunderstorms are common. Autumn is the driest season. Average humidity does not vary greatly from season to season, and the lowest relative humidity is found over the southern Piedmont region.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
28°F |
3.54 in. |
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| February |
51°F |
30°F |
3.10 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
37°F |
3.85 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
45°F |
3.43 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
54°F |
3.95 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
63°F |
3.53 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
68°F |
4.44 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
66°F |
3.71 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
60°F |
4.30 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
47°F |
3.27 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
38°F |
2.96 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
31°F |
3.06 in. |
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Winston-Salem Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Smith Reynolds airport (INT) located about 2 miles northeast of Winston-Salem in Winston - Salem, North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad International airport (GSO) located approximately 17 miles east of Winston-Salem in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Danville Regional airport (DAN) located roughly 60 miles northeast of Winston-Salem in Danville, Virginia, the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located around 72 miles southwest of Winston-Salem in Charlotte, North Carolina, and finally the Sanford Lee County Regional airport (TTA) located about 73 miles southeast of Winston-Salem in Sanford, North Carolina.
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Winston-Salem Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe | Greensboro | NC | 25.3 mi. | | | Jeepers | Concord | NC | 51.4 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 69.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Emerald Pointe Water Park | Greensboro | NC | 25.3 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 79.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Heather Hills Golf Course | Winston-Salem | NC | | | | Hillcrest Golf Club | Winston-Salem | NC | | | | Olde Homeplace Golf Club | Winston-Salem | NC | | | | Par Three Bistro | Winston-Salem | NC | | | | Reynolds Park Golf Course | Winston-Salem | NC | | | | Wilshire Golf Club | Winston-Salem | NC | | | | Winston Lake Golf Course | Winston-Salem | NC | | | | Grandview Golf Course | Pfafftown | NC | 7.3 mi. | | | Long Creek Club | Bethania | NC | 7.3 mi. | | | Pine Tree Golf Club | Kernersville | NC | 8.0 mi. | | | Salem Glen Country Club | Clemmons | NC | 9.4 mi. | | | Maple Leaf Golf Club | Kernersville | NC | 9.8 mi. | | | Pine Knolls Golf Course | Kernersville | NC | 9.8 mi. | | | Stonewall Golf Course | Germanton | NC | 11.1 mi. | | | Tanglewood Park | Clemmons | NC | 11.1 mi. | | | Oak Valley Golf Club | Advance | NC | 14.1 mi. | | | Hemlock Golf Course | Walnut Cove | NC | 14.4 mi. | | | Southern Wayne Country Club | Mount Olive | NC | 16.0 mi. | | | Blair Park Golf Course | High Point | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Fairfield Golf Course | High Point | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Lakewood Par 3 Golf Course | High Point | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Oak Hollow Golf Course | High Point | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Dawn Acres Golf Club | Stokesdale | NC | 17.8 mi. | | | Winding Creek Golf Club | Thomasville | NC | 17.8 mi. | | | Riverview Golf Course | Pine Hall | NC | 18.3 mi. | | | Jamestown Park Golf Course | Jamestown | NC | 19.2 mi. | | | Lexington Golf Club | Lexington | NC | 19.4 mi. | | | River Mont Golf Course | Siloam | NC | 21.6 mi. | | | Yadkin Country Club | Yadkinville | NC | 22.8 mi. | | | Marion Lake Golf Club | Nebo | NC | 23.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 89.0 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 91.0 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 91.0 mi. | | | Winterplace | Flat Top | WV | 113.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 17.7 mi. | | | Hanging Rock State Park | | NC | 20.1 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 20.3 mi. | | | Pilot Mountain State Park | | NC | 20.8 mi. | | | Daniel Boone State Park | | NC | 24.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Doors | Advance | NC | 14.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | ArtQuest | Greensboro | NC | 25.3 mi. | (Children's) | | Greensboro Historical Museum | Greensboro | NC | 25.3 mi. | (History) | | Chinqua-Penn | Reidsville | NC | 36.8 mi. | (History) | | Virginia Museum of Natural History | Martinsville | VA | 45.9 mi. | (Science) | | Stanly County Historic Preservation Commission Museum | Albemarle | NC | 51.9 mi. | (History) | | Historic Latta Plantation | Huntersville | NC | 58.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Carolina Zoological Park | Asheboro | NC | 36.3 mi. | | | Mill Mountain Zoo | Roanoke | VA | 82.7 mi. | |
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