Winston-Salem, North Carolina Official 2009 Visitor Guide - (Page 3) TL QFPQMF XIP LOPX 8JOTUPO4BMFN ²8IZ TIPVME * WJTJU ³ BOE JUμT MJLFMZ OP UXP BOTXFST XJMM CF UIF TBNF 5P UIPTF PG VT XIP MJWF IFSF UIBUμT XIBU NBLFT 8JOTUPO4BMFN TQFDJBM UIFSF BSF TP NBOZ JEFBT BCPVU XIBU NBLFT PVS DJUZ HSFBU At once, the Winston-Salem area is a cultural and historical centerpiece, an arts mecca, an architectural showcase, a wine and food-lovers paradise, a technological center of excellence, a family-oriented metropolis, a gem of African American heritage, a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, the cradle of NASCAR and, above all, a great place to call home. This guide will introduce you to each of these aspects; but to truly appreciate Winston-Salem you’ll have to make the leap from curious reader to welcomed guest. Perhaps you love wine. Winston-Salem is the gateway to the emerging Yadkin Valley Viticultural Region, home to dozens of successful and distinct wineries. Perhaps golf is more your bag. You’ll find several affordable championship and challenging courses to play. Love festivals? Get your fill from apple and chili festivals to the Dixie Classic Fair and the famous National Black Theatre Festival. Unique museums abound from the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, the only museum in the world devoted to décor of the Early South; to the Old Salem Toy Museum, with its collection dating back to the second century, and the Winston Cup Museum, with its collection of 33 years of NASCAR history. For sports-enthusiasts, you can’t beat our ACC and MEAC teams as well as our professional baseball and hockey teams. And if a zest for life guides your travels, you might know that Winston-Salem is esteemed for its quality of life. Yes, Winston-Salem is an exceedingly easy and affordable place to live and a wonderful place to raise a family. If you’d like to learn more about calling Winston-Salem home, you’ll find relocation information on page 38. Whatever your reason for exploring Winston-Salem, begin touring our town by taking a moment to flip through the guide. You’ll find interesting insights from local writers and perceptive profiles from national travel writers. In Winston-Salem, our desire is to create enriching experiences for residents and visitors alike. With that, enjoy this guide. And rather than asking others “Why should I visit?”, we hope you’ll be asking yourself, “How soon can I get there?” Y Winston-Salem Visitor Guide 2009 " 50 /035) $"30-*/"μ4 $*5: 0' 5)& "354 '&45*7"-4 "/% '6/ 3
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