Did you know? One of our country’s best wine regions is right here in NC.
Just an hour outside of Winston-Salem, find 45+ wineries just waiting for you to explore. Coupled with Winston-Salem’s lush gardens and award-winning al fresco dining, your perfect springtime getaway awaits.
If we only had a weekend, we’d spend a day touring vineyards amid rolling hills, sleep in a historic Winston-Salem hotel, then plan a morning stroll through the blossoms using the garden guide.
Add these top picks to your itinerary:
Vineyards
The region’s topography and mild climate produce award-winning wines at:
- JOLO Winery & Vineyards
- Raffaldini Vineyards
- Childress Vineyards
- Shelton Vineyards
- ...and so many more
Gardens
All gardens are open to the public, though some require tickets.
- Reynolda Gardens & Village | Formal gardens, a 1913 greenhouse + scenic trails
- Old Salem Museum & Gardens | Blooms steeped in 18th-century Moravian history
- Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden | 20,000+ tulips and 15 themed gardens
- Tanglewood Arboretum | 26 distinct gardens across 1,100 acres
