I was very pleased with my experience here. Originally came to explore the walking trails but…read morehappen to come on a day they were doing live demonstrations. It was quite fun to try the food that was a representation of what they would have eaten during that time period and see it cooked over a fire. It was very delicious too! The staff was so friendly and genuinely happy to answer any questions and include us in the process. I admired their authentic outfits too, it was like being transported back in time. The grounds are beautiful and the walking trails go much further than I had anticipated. There is also a creek in one section of the park, which is a peaceful place to cool off on a summer day and also a great place for kids to explore freely. I have not personally been to one of their festivals but have heard nothing but good things in regards to them. Overall this is a great FREE place to visit. Friendly staff and clean bathrooms!

This is a wonderful resource for the Winston-Salem and even the Triad region. A direct link to one…read moreof the first if not the first settlers of the area. Religious migration of MORAVIANS from the North Eastern states. And ultimately the MORAVIAN RELIGION hails from Germany from the 1400's. Their church emerged from the Hussite movement, which predated Martin Luther's Reformation by over 50 years. This park honors a long heritage, that laid the foundation that predates both Winston and Salem, now Winston-Salem. This public park hosts several festivals a year. And it hosts outdoors summer concerts that can be held under a open air shelter. Great for families and peoples or all ages and their pets. Nice and flat for strolling. The grounds houses structures and reconstructed structures from the original settlement back to 1753. Several of the structures house demonstrations for the living skills needed back then: food production, black smithing, etc. A modern welcome center has a model reproduction of the center and is a sort of mini museum. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to educate. There are presentations in the center on the history. Nice bathrooms are there also. And a limited # items are available for purchase and I believe funds go to support the park. The main old structure is a house of worship with an organ that dates from very early on. Consider HISTORIC BETHABARA a quicker trip that to say WILLAMSBURG in VA (granted that is larger and more historically important on a National Level) but nonetheless a way to take a quick step back in time. Also consider OLD SALEM a little to the south in Winston-Salem. Another MORIAVIAN SETTLEMENT (really a follow on, since BETHABARA was meant to be temporary whilst SALEM was planned to be permanent). More along the lines of a mini-WILLAMSBURG. With a reopened TAVERN restaurant. And historical sites and demonstrations to experience. And SALEM is the home to the 1st ever official 4TH OF JULY celebration in the Nation. And back to HISTORIC BETHABARA, take a stroll through the vegetable garden housing genetically same fruits and vegetables that were grown back in the 1700's. Salem also has the same type of gardens.

Highlights - Great place to walk, run, bike or walk your…read moredogs - Restaurants and places to get a drink are not far off the Strollway - Old Salem section is great - Runs from 4th Street to the Greenway The Downtown Strollway runs from Salem Avenue, past Old Salem and into downtown, ending (or beginning) on 4th Street. Great trail for walking, running, walking the dogs or riding a bike. The Old Salem section of the Strollway is a 5 star. The trail takes you right past Old Salem. You will pass right by the Old Salem Visitors Center and the Heritage Bridge. You can cross over the street using the bridge and visit Old Salem if you like. The trail in this section is wide enough for all people coming and going. If you follow the Strollway south you will end up at the Greenway, which you can take to Winston-Salem State or Salem Lake to the west, or Washington Park to the east, but that is another review. You do have to cross over a busy street (Salem Avenue) but there is a nice wine shop on the other side. The northern route past Old Salem takes you to downtown and ends at 4th Street. This takes you under Business 40 and past Corpening Plaza park. Nice part of this section is you end up right into the heart of all of the downtown restaurants on 4th Street. This section requires crossing 3 streets in downtown. The only reason I don't have the Strollway rated 5 stars is the section running under Business 40 can be a little sketchy. This will change after the Business 40 renovations are completed.

A pleasant 1.2 mile trek from downtown Winston-Salem to Old Salem/Salem Ave. it's a leisurely walk…read moredown tree lined sidewalks passing residential areas, cafes, and historical Old Salem which is where the Moravians settled in the early 1800's. Whether leisurely, or for hard core exercise, this is a magnificent adventure!

Mt Airy is the home to Andy Griffith and is the town that "MAYBERRY" was based on in the old TV…read moreseries. The town does its best to capitalize on its link to Andy Griffith and Mayberry. The Visitor's Center is a great place to start. They offer maps for walking tours of the town and lots of local travel information. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and the lady in the visitor's center apologized that not everything was open on Sundays. She was quite helpful in suggesting a walking tour and pointing out where we could see various things like Floyd's Barber Shop. If you visit Mt Airy - make this your first stop.

I visited Mt. Airy for a day trip from Winston Salem. We came across the visitor's center after…read moreparking in a public lot. The woman in the center was really helpful. We took her suggestion and went on the trolley tour. She explained some of the local sites and where things were located. They have tons of maps and brochures. I would stop here before checking out the town.

Lady at the front desk was very nice, and knowledgeable about the area. Park on the South side of…read morethe building, directly across the street from the Farmers Market. The visitors center is located on the lower level.

The staff here is always incredibly friendly and helpful. Anytime I am visiting Martinsville…read morewhether it's for Nascar or visiting the beautiful lakes for fishing, I always make sure to stop in for information on new restaurants, and aquire details about any new regulations I need to be aware of on the lakes. Thanks again for all the help over the years.

As a rest area, this was very nice. Clean men's room, lots of shaded parking, the sort of sweeping…read morecurved entrance that I love because it slows people down. They even have some walking trails through the woods if you want to do that. This rest stop is on Highway 421 near Wilkesboro and it's a great place to stop. The "No overnight parking" is a concern. Do they really expect people to keep driving when they're tired at night? That's a bummer and why I can't possibly rate it at five stars. [Review 1204 of 2025 - 4389 in North Carolina - 24756 overall]

Five stars. Definitely the cleanest and nicest rest stop bathrooms I've ever visited. Will stop…read moreagain when passing by the area.

The visitors center has a mini museum about the local Native history, animals, and plants. I got…read moresome cute stickers, a patch, and a t-shirt at the gift shop. The young brunette at the front desk was very helpful, recommending which trails to prioritize based on what I wanted to see, and clarifying the difficulty levels of the trails. I chatted with a local regular who was also very friendly. Free parking, clean restrooms, water fountains, and clear signage to all the trails; this is a perfect rally point to make a full day out of exploring Hanging Rock. Don't skip the deck at the back--beautiful view with tables, would make a good picnic spot!

I hiked the hanging rock trail, window falls and hidden falls…read more The window waterfall was so fun! I almost missed the window; even though there was a sign that pointed in that direction. From the sign/arrow that points at window rock, climb down and you will see the window in the rock to your right. Through the window, you can see a waterfall! Visitor center has nice and clean restrooms. Their water refill station was not working when I went.

This place was absolutely amazing I could bit believe how…read morebig it really is. The lake is really nice. It is pricy though. There were plenty of boats on the dock that were cool. The gas on the docks in 2024 is $5.99. I can't wait to come back and fish this area one day

This place is huge! And you can choose from a pretty long list of activities: Camping, hiking,…read morepicnicking, mountain biking, boating, etc etc. We only stopped in for a quick hike on the Lakeshore Trail, which I think only scratches the surface of this park. Nicely laid out, with good roads and clean and tidy pullouts with marked trails, but road signs could be a bit clearer. A beautiful spot - or at least what little we saw.

This visitor center is located outside the Wells Fargo building on South Tryon. I love to come in…read morethe center and see all the cool items they have from around the area and native to charlotte. The center always has all the most current information about what is happening in the city and upcoming events. The also have several copies of the Charlotte Happenings magazine and another local magazine. I've seen some of the events they host outside their center and they really showcase the city in a great way. My favorite event was the Chef Alyssa's Kitchen demo they hosted. All of the employees inside the visitor center are super helpful and knowledgeable. The visitor center isn't very big but it packs a big punch. One of my favorite items it has is the candles from Doc Porters. They run out so you have to check in often to see if they have any. I recommend popping in anytime your downtown and need to know what's happening in the city!

It sucks that I came all the way here only for this place to be closed. Not only did I call ahead…read moreof time but also looked online. Everything said that this place should be open Monday through Friday closing by 5 PM. I even paid for parking and walked two blocks. And for what? It would be as simple as the information online and on the voicemail to be updated.