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Underrated, never overlooked
Blue skies, city lights, great atmosphere — Winston-Salem has it all. | Photo by ROAR Winston-Salem via Instagram
Winston-Salem has plenty of hidden gems. We passed the mic to locals on Instagram, Reddit, and through our newsletter to uncover the city’s most underrated things. Here’s what locals had to say:
“Our local restaurants. I’ve had business colleagues from the Raleigh area (sorry, RALtoday) say we have better restaurants here.” — @bluebirds_threads
“Theater scene. There are so many good shows every week in Winston.” — @skinkforguv
“Golfing. Now that I live away from Winston, I realize how nice and inexpensive the public courses are.” — @millerparkmoss
“The Lilly pond on Reynolda Road [is] magical... at the corner of Bethabara Park Blvd. In June/July, there are acres of amazing pink water lilies” — 58LS.
Tourism, arts and culture, higher education, innovation, and quality of place all play an important role in shaping the city’s economy and identity. | Photos courtesy of Kyle Duncan, WSSU, Tim Hutchins, and Greater Winston-Salem Inc.
Close your eyes and take a moment to imagine what you think Winston-Salem will look like in five years. How about a decade?
The initiative, sponsored by Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and Visit Winston-Salem in partnership with the Winston-Salem Foundation, invites residents, business owners, and visitors to shape the city’s strategic action plan. Through surveys + workshops, the plan aims to:
RiverRun Film International Film Festival announced its lineup, which runs Friday, April 17 - Saturday, April 25. The festival showcases new films from established and emerging filmmakers, plus screenings representing 47 countries. Festival passes are on sale.
Civic
Help weigh in on budget priorities for the city during the City Services Expo and Community Conversation on Thursday, April 23. Residents can meet city staff, ask questions, and give feedback during the event from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Home and Garden Center.
Mansion Monday
This may not be your typical mansion at first glance, but can you beat this mid-century marvel design? Custom-built with exquisite details, it offers Bali-vacation vibes with a modern twist and pops of color. Consider this your restful haven.
History
Paleontologists recently discovered a new species of Spinosaurus in the Sahara Desert. They believe the dinosaur lived roughly 95 million years ago and weighed up to seven tons. There’s no need to travel across the world to uncover our planet’s history — we’ve got plenty of historical facts displayed at Winton-Salem’s museums. (Reuters)
Drink
If you’re looking for a good deal to get your day started, Footnote is offering a 20% discount on all coffee Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. this week. And if you’d like to explore more of our coffee scene, these local spots deliver just the boost you need.
Try This
You know how the saying goes: “A friend with a boat is better than owning a boat.” Well, skip the friend this time, because these private rental boats are the perfect way to enjoy a local getaway.
Real Estate
Looking to get more eyes on your listing? Feature a property with a strategically-placed blurb right here in this section that guides readers straight to your listing. Try it out.
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. These five products offer easy + effective ways to level up your sleep hygiene for more restful nights.
🧴 Lather sore muscles with this magnesium lavender lotion to help ease tension + wind down before bed.
💤 Don’t let the sun or other bright lights interrupt your sleep thanks to these top-rated blackout curtains.
👁️ For even more light-blocking, try this breathable cotton eyemask that’s designed with cooling fabric.
🍬 Try these science-backed meltaway sleep mints that are crafted with melatonin and calming herbs.
🌜 Get this best-selling white noise machine to block out unwanted noises thanks to 20+ sound settings.
If you’re looking for a new lunch spot to eat at this week, head over to Istanbul Gyro & Burger on 4th Street. I had a chicken gyro and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The taste was subtle, yet satisfying. Sorry, all you visual gurus, the phone did not eat first this time. Which new lunch spot should I try next?
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