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Winston-Salem is a city in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. At the 2020 census, the population was 249,545, making it the fifth-most populous city in North Carolina and the 91st-most populous city in the United States. Wikipedia
ZIP codes: 27023, 27040, 27045, 27101-27110, 27113-27117, 27120, 27127, 27130, 27150, 27152, 27155, 27157, 27198-27199, 27284
Population: 252,975 (2023)
Area codes: 336, 743
Demonym(s): Winston-Salemite, Winstonian
Elevation: 791 ft (241 m)
Founded: 1766 (Salem), 1849 (Winston)
Named for: Joseph Winston and “Shalom” (Hebrew meaning “Peace”)
City of the Arts and Innovation – Winston-Salem is referred to as the “City of Arts and Innovation” because the city created the first arts council in the United States (founded in 1949) and has many local art schools and attractions. Dubbed the city of arts and innovation, Winston-Salem is home to more than 30 art galleries as well as 24 performing art complexes and 15 museums. SECCA, now named the North Carolina Museum of Art in Winston-Salem, exhibits contemporary artists from the region and around the world
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Tanglewood Park
Salem Lake Trail
What food is Winston-Salem known for?
5 Food and Drink Recipes from Winston-Salem Restaurants
- Okra Cornmeal Fritters. …
- Eastern NC Seafood Gumbo. …
- Fresh Peach Cobbler with Sweet Potato Biscuit Crust. …
- Sutler’s Basil Lemonade