Fall foliage at Reynolda Village walking trail. | Wstoday team
It’s that time of year: crisp air, cool mornings, and breathtaking scenery. Let’s talk about the best spots to see fall foliage in Winston-Salem. Editor Kellina recommends taking the drive on Reynolda Road or going for a stroll in Old Salem/Bethabara Park.
If you’re feeling adventurous, I recommend the High Country Fall Road trip to Blowing Rock and expect to be blown away — well, not literally.
When it comes to the best places to see fall foliage, our readers shared their favorite spot:
“Blue Ridge Parkway” — S. Teague
“Tanglewood Park” — Anna F.
“My backyard” — Rhonda P.
Asked
Asked
When can you expect to see fall foliage in Winston-Salem?
A. Early-mid October B. Mid-late October C. Early-mid November D. Mid-late November
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We [heart] Camino’s Bakery autumn miel latte. | Photo by WStoday
It’s National Coffee Day, and unfortunately, we do love our $8 lattes from our favorite local coffee shops. We’ve assembled our favorite fall drinks of the season — from the cafes where you can get work done to on-the-go joe.
Editor Kellina’s favorite fall drinks
Indulge in the sweet and savory taste of the salted maple latte from Ardmore Coffee, which is undeniably tasty.
Red velvet latte from ByGood Coffee is a customer’s favorite and will not disappoint.
Awaken your senses with just one sip of the fall spice latte from Dough Joe’s. Pro tip: Add an Earl Grey glaze doughnut to sweeten the deal.
The autumn spice miel from Camino Bakery is a hit every year and tastes even better hot.
The campfire latte from Chad’s Chai will make you feel warm and cozy on the inside; you’ll want to grab a cozy blanket and watch the leaves fall.
You can’t go wrong with the pumpkin cinnamon roll latte from Cafe Lilly, which is full of fall aroma and delight.
Something to make your morning coffee ritual last longer this cool-weather season: a temperature control mug, rated 4.7 stars and currently 10% off. This smart mug lets you control your beverage’s temperature down to the degree, with auto shut-off technology after two hours.
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As you can tell, I am a coffee fanatic. Here’s one fun fact you may not know. When you order iced coffee from Bobby Boy Bakeshop, the ice is made of frozen coffee, which makes it that special. As far as I know, it’s the only coffee shop that does it in the Twin City.
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