Tom, owner is very kind, his pups are very friendly, the location is convenient to Pilot Mountain…read moreand other stores and restaurants. This sites are spacious and views are incredible.

We stumbled upon this campground online and we were so thankful we did! We stayed two nights and…read morehad an amazing experience! The trees around the property are absolutely beautiful! The managers are extremely helpful! We didn't have an extension cord long enough, and Tom brought us one even though it was night time. Very friendly staff. One of our favorite campgrounds yet! And it's right next to Mayberry from the Andy Griffith show! Lots to do in the area and we can't wait to come back!

I had the absolute pleasure of winning a complimentary dinner tasting at Founders in The Shaffner…read moreInn, thanks to EatDrinkTriad and YelpNCTriad. It was such a phenomenal experience! This was a special event, and the dinner menu is not quite yet solidified, but I want to a) talk about the delicious food, b) the beauty of the inn, and c) the hospitable and friendly staff at the Inn/Restaurant. The Inn itself is beautiful and historic. It's located in the heart of downtown Winston, but has its own parking lot which is a huge plus. Our dinner was in a reserved room on a Friday evening. It was a great room for our group of about 11-12. Our waiter, Gary, was THE BEST! He had a radiant personality, and was super attentive! The chefs (Kelly and Juan) came out to talk to us and were a pleasure. The food! I can't wait for this to be a constant menu at the restaurant! We had Fried Green Tomatoes, Mandarin and Goat Cheese Walnut Salad, Braised Short Rib over polenta dish, and Crème Brûlée cheesecake. YUM! And the drinks were very unique and delicious. I am so looking forward to another trip back to Founder's! I absolutely can't wait to try brunch!

The Shaffner Inn truly embodies vintage + classic! As a Winston local, I am thrilled they did…read moresomething beautiful with this building. Much of the architecture was kept in tact from the original era and they've restored it back to all its beauty. We recently stopped by the restaurant inside for brunch and everything was delicious! Walking around the house and seeing the many intricate fireplaces, woodwork, and windows and doors made me want to plan a staycation there. Can't wait to check out their rooms and amenities soon!

I had an amazing weekend! I hosted a wine tour in Yadkin Valley and our first location was Dynamis…read moreEstate Wines. Dynamis Estate Wines is one of the most beautiful locations! The scenery is everything and more. Nothing like sipping wine in the mountains. The wine ambassador, Hope, was the perfect person to give us informative information on the vineyard and wines. She was super sweet, knowledgeable and so much fun! The group enjoyed her so much. We had a tasting of 5 wines, and the wines were luscious and complex. One of my favorites was the 2025 Rose. It's a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. If you would like to indulge in a nice afternoon or evening by sipping on some lovely wines with beautiful views, check out this place. I promise you will love it! I look forward to returning in the fall:)

Nice place his vineyard with bees very cool. Wine was pretty good liked the cab the best was very…read moresurprised to see pricing at our above Napa! Service was very good came quickly and was knowledgeable of the wines and the history of the vineyard.

We had not visited RagApple Lassie Vineyards for several years. The winery had shut down for a few…read moreyears due to Covid, but was reopened by the original owners' son. We enjoyed our visit. We split a full tasting and enjoyed the wineries' wines. Worth a visit!

This winery is open Friday through Monday from 12:00 till 7:00! They have live music every Saturday…read moreand Sundays! Their 1st Sundays open mic/jam is great!

Grateful to have met the kind drivers. They always made sure I was walking okay and they never made…read moreme feel old and stupid the way some young people can

I want to say thank you to Support Systems of Forsyth County for being a dependable and safe…read moretransportation company. I'm an independent person who doesn't like not having the ability to drive herself around. Luckily, I have had the pleasure of being properly chauffeured by the team at Support Systems of Forsyth County. The team is always on time, courteous, helps me get in and out of the vehicle, and doesn't forget me at my doctor's office. LOL Everyone practices CDC COVID-19 guidelines and wears face masks, and I am always the only person in the vehicle, other than the driver of course. During these trying and difficult times, especially with my current situation recovering from surgery, it's nice to know that you can depend on others when you need help. I want to give a big shout out this #ThankYouThursday to this very special, #BlackOwned, small triad business. If you ever do get a chance to call upon Support Systems of Forsyth County, tell them Kindra sent ya!

The trails in Bethania are fantastic for a casual stroll, birding, observing pollinators and their…read morehabitat, and just getting some fresh air.

Winston-Salem is one of my favorite places to be. All year long the streets are filled with…read moresomething wonderful. There are movies in Bailey Park, concerts on Liberty & 6th, Food Truck days, and Parades. One of my favorite things about W-S is the W-S nightly breeze. It is something you can count on all year long. In the summer, it is perfection! You can walk the streets for hours, meandering in/out of the shops and enjoying the bustle of the city. If you have not attended an event downtown Winston-Salem, you NEED TO GO! Once you go, you too will be hooked on the charm that is Winston-Salem! MOST SINCERELY!

I am always amused at the crap Yelpers will review. I have read reviews of "snow events", reviews…read moreof Yelp itself, and even the Supreme Court of the United States. Now one would think a review of the US Supreme Court would be about things like 1) Getting through security 2) Parking 3) How comfortable the seating was while listening to oral arguments 4) Vending machines. Do they have Coke products or shitty Pepsi? But no, they are more about political ideology. 1 star if you hate the Supreme Court make up or 5 star if you love it. Now who the hell cares? I don't give a shit! Give me a review that I can use. Now, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, a review of downtown Winston-Salem. Who the heck writes a review of downtown Winston-Salem, or any downtown for that matter? Now before you throw stones, I was not the first person do review of downtown. Another Yelper took the time to add downtown as a business on Yelp and write a review. I stumbled across it and decided to...what the hell..I'll check in. Now Yelp expects a review. So I will try to make this useful, but I know that NOBODY will ever search for downtown WS on Yelp. 1) Safety - Downtown WS is very safe. Like any city of its size, there is crime but trust me, you will be safe. Just use common sense. 2) Shops - We got lots of shopping downtown. Art shit, consignment shops, WS targeted shops, etc.. 3) Restaurants - Great selection. Perhaps could use some additional diversity but getting there. High end places, middle of the road and cheap eats. 4) Drinking - My specialty. Trust me on this, I am a professional drinker. Plenty of places to get a cocktail, beer (local brew) or wine. 5) Parking - Decent selection of parking garages as well as street parking for the parallel parking experts. Prices are great in comparison to Charlotte. 6) Pan Handlers - We got a few like every city but nothing on the scale of Charlotte or Nashville. Actually, this activity has decreased significantly over time. 7) Architecture and History - One of the things I love about downtown WS are the buildings. The old Reynolds building, Pepper building, Arts district, etc., etc. I love that WS has preserved much of its history. 8) Traffic - Not a big deal. This city is over 200 thousand but feels much smaller. Warning, just watch yourself while crossing the streets. Even though you have the right away, just make sure the cars are stopping for you. I love downtown WS. I have spent a lot of time and money here. It is the perfect size for me. Highly recommend coming and spending the day here.

My husband and I went on the Blue Ridge Food Tour this afternoon. Literally the best food tour…read morewe've been on and we've been on many. I think we went to 7 different places and had drinks and/or food at every stop. The store & restaurant owners were welcoming. These were all great locations that I'd love to visit again. Mya (leader/co-owner) provides so much historical information, is a wealth of knowledge, and is such a joy to be around. This was a walking tour that you don't want to miss.