**WINTER WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT** CEREMONY NOW AT 2PM. Due to impending weather, Saturday's schedule of events will move up 2 hours earlier. Thank you for your flexibility!
While you’re waiting for the festivities to start—or just need to kill some time—here are a few of our favorite spots.
Bobby Boy Bakeshop has been honored as a semi-finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award, standing out as one of just twenty bakeries across the country competing for the title of 'Outstanding Bakery.' Whether you're indulging in anything from a delicious baguette sandwich or each flakey layer of their croissants, Bobby Boy is always worth the line.
Krankies Coffee is a cornerstone of Winston-Salem, delivering exceptional coffee in a space that's industrial, straightforward, and full of character. It's a place where there is no wrong choice when deciding what to order.
Need a quick pick-me-up? Visit Winston-Salem's original, local, drive-up/walk-up coffee shop located in the Buena Vista neighborhood. Look for the 1958 Airstream covered in stickers and you know you're in the right place for locally roasted coffee, crafted espresso drinks, and a sweet treat or two.
Visit this community-driven bakery and coffeehouse located in the heart of Winston-Salem. It's conveniently located just blocks away from the Courtyard and Kimpton hotels.
Fiddlin' Fish is walking distance to the downtown hotels, and the perfect spot to sample some delicious beers from this family-owned independent craft brewery.
Perfectly situated between Buena Vista and downtown, Joymongers is a local favorite. Joymongers started in Greensboro, NC, but added a barrel hall in Winston where they age some of their most popular beers in fresh bourbon and wine barrels. Beers are constantly changing and served in a 90-year-old renovated garage!
Wise up to this Winston-Salem staple. This is the brewery for music lovers and beer lovers alike. Housed in the former Angelo Brothers building in Downtown, Wise Man brings the spirit of discover and innovation to craft brewing.
Treat yourself to southern-style deliciousness in a beautifully restored 1920 home in downtown Winston. Chef Grandinetti cooks "in cadence with Mother Nature" which means seasonally-inspired dishes sourced from local producers. At the very least, stop by for a quick cocktail in their cozy Library Bar.
Want an upscale taste of the south? Visit Mozelle's, a modern southern bistro nestled in a little corner of the West End neighborhood. Do not leave without trying the tomato pie.
Steaks. Chops. Seafood. Need we say more? Escape to a beautiful wooded setting just minutes from downtown. Enjoy family style sides on their starlight deck or warm up by the crackling fireplace.
Get a head start on the welcome party activities. Cool. Dark. Intimate. High-back booths surrounded by books. Delicious craft cocktails. THAT'S the Joyner's experience.
Staying at the Kimpton and don't wan't to stray far? The Katharine Brasserie & Bar has you covered. The Katharine is housed in the former RJ Reynolds Building which is known as the "father' and main inspiration for the Empire State Building. A Father's Day card is exchanged between the two buildings every year.
Earl's is a perfect if you're craving some southern staples, a huge selection of bourbon and whiskey, and a taste of Nashville. Come with your stomachs empty!
Shop 'til you drop in the beautiful Reynolda Village. Clothes, shoes, accessories, and home. Monkee's has you covered.
Located in the beautiful Reynolda Village, All Through the House is full of fabulous gifts that you'll be tempted to keep for yourself.
Need some last minute pieces for the weekend? Look no further than Rebecca & Co., a luxury boutique located on Reynolda Road.
Guys forget their accessories? Stop by Norman Stockton Clothier for quality suits, sport coats, accessories, and a bit of Winston-Salem History.
Old Salem shares the rich, authentic, and diverse cultural history of the early South—with special emphasis on Moravians in North Carolina. Take a stroll through the Historic Town of Salem, peruse the galleries at Frank L. Horton Museum Center, or see some art at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. You won't want to leave without getting a tube of Moravian ginger cookies.
Learn the history of a family central to Winston's history. Completed in 1917, Reynolda House was originally the home of Katharine Smith and R.J. Reynolds, founder of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco. The 64-room historic house displays thousands of historic objects and a collection of renowned American art.