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(The rates below do not include taxes which are currently 12.75%.)
*Embassy Suites Hotel
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460 N. Cherry Street, Winston-Salem 27101
800.362.2779 ▪ 724.2300 ▪ Fax 724.4020
Amenities: restaurant, room service, handicap accessible, lounge, indoor pool, meeting facilities, wireless internet connection, work out facilities
Room Block: 4/17 4/18 4/19
5 40 40
Rate: $139.00 Flat
Comp. Policy: 1 per 50
Cut-Off Date: 3/27/2008
*Marriott Hotel Winston-Salem
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425 N. Cherry Street, Winston-Salem 27101
877.888.WSNC ▪ 725.3500 ▪ Fax 728.4020
Amenities: restaurant, room service, lounge, handicap accessible, indoor pool, meeting facilities, wireless internet connection, work out facilities, business center
Room Block: 4/17 4/18 4/19
15 100 100
Rate: $119.00 Flat
Comp. Policy: 1 per 50
Cut-Off Date: 3/27/2008
(Embassy Suites and the Marriott Hotel along with the Benton Convention Center make up the Twin City Quarter. All three facilities are connected.)
The Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center
420 High Street, Winston-Salem 27101
800.972.3774 ▪ 777.3000 ▪ Fax 777.3282
Amenities: restaurant, room service, continental breakfast, lounge, pets allowed, handicap accessible, outdoor pool, meeting facilities, wireless internet connection, work out
facilities
Room Block: 4/17 4/18 4/19
15 20 20
Rate: $79.00 Single $89.00 Double
Comp. Policy: N/A
Cut-Off Date: 3/17/2008
Salem Inn & Suites
127 South Cherry Street, Winston-Salem 27101
800.533.8760 ▪ 725.8561 ▪ Fax 725.2318
Amenities: continental breakfast, pets allowed, handicap accessible, outdoor pool, meeting facilities, wireless internet connection, work out facility, business center
Room Block: 4/17 4/18 4/19
75 75 75
Rate: $65.00 Flat
Comp. Policy: 1 per 25
Cut-Off Date: Whatever is needed
Wingate Inn
125 South Main Street, Winston-Salem 27101
800.228.1000 ▪ 714.2800 ▪ Fax 714.2809
Amenities: restaurant, room service, continental breakfast, lounge, handicap accessible, meeting facilities, pets allowed, wireless internet connection, work out facilities, business center, golf package
Room Block: 4/17 4/18 4/19
0 40 40
Rate: $89.00 Singles/Doubles
Comp. Policy:1 per 20
Cut-Off Date:3/18/08
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HISTORIC BETHABARA PARK
The first Moravians in North Carolina settled here almost 250 years ago on a 100,000-acre tract of land. These German-speaking Protestants established the first colonial town in the Carolina Piedmont in an area known today as Historic Bethabara Park. Intended to be a temporary settlement from which the town of Salem and outlying farming communities would be developed, Bethabara continued long after Salem was established. It consists of the 1788 church, reconstructed palisade fort and historic community garden, and is a National Historic Landmark. The archeological remains are intact and have contributed to a significant understanding of our Moravian culture, in particular the manufacture of Moravian pottery.
OLD SALEM
Founded in 1766 to house professional Moravian craftsmen, Salem, a congregational town and trading center, was a haven for entrepreneurs. Now known as Old Salem, it is one of America's most authentic and well-documented colonial sites with 100 restored and reconstructed buildings. Ticketed visitors learn from costumed interpreters the household activities of European and African Americans who resided here through 1840. Additionally, skilled trades such as pewter, pottery, woodworking, shoemaking and tailoring are demonstrated. Two National Historic Landmarks are here, the Single Brothers' House and Salem Tavern. Old Salem's restoration projects include:
St. Philips Moravian Church, built in 1861, is the oldest standing African American church in North Carolina. Adjacent to it is the newly reconstructed 1823 log church, where interpretations of the African American experience in Salem are held.
The Timothy Vogler Gunsmith Shop, built in 1831 and operated by father and son, is a fully operational riflesmithing facility.
The Toy Museum at Old Salem, contains a collection of toys, dolls and miniatures from European and American collections dating from as early as the third century.
Other highlights include:
-Salem Academy & College began in 1772 as a Moravian school for girls. Today it is
the 13th oldest college in the nation and the oldest dedicated
to the education of women.
-Winkler Bakery,
established in 1800, still bakes their famous Moravian sugarcake, breads and
sugar cookies daily and serves them hot from the wood-fired oven.
-The Children's Museum, for ages 4-9, features a child's size Miksch House, a secret tunnel,
and a marble roll. Plus, children can try on costumes from long ago.
-The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), housed in Old Salem, is the
only museum dedicated to exhibiting and researching the original decorative
arts of America's early South. Guided tours of the 24 period rooms and seven
galleries are offered and showcase the furniture, paintings, textiles, ceramics,
and metalwares made and used in Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia
and the Carolinas through 1820.
REYNOLDA HOUSE, MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Named to the National Register of Historic Places, Reynolda House, Museum of American Art is the former home of tobacco baron R.J. and Katharine Reynolds. Built between 1912 and 1917, it exhibits one of the finest public collections of American art south of Washington, D.C. The pieces date from 1755 to present and include works by Jacob Lawrence, Jasper Johns, Frederic Church, Thomas Eakins and Georgia O'Keeffe.
View period fashions within a display of the Reynolds' collection. Three rooms in the attic are devoted to the exhibition of vintage clothing, accessories and toys belonging to members of the Reynolds family from 1889 to the 1960s. Mrs. Reynolds' hats, shoes and gowns (1905-24) comprise the major portion of the collection.
The original furniture survives in excellent condition and the interiors are presently being restored to their original appearance. Reynolda House showcases one of America's most authentic examples of a gracious country estate of its time.
NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
An arts conservatory of international renown, the North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA) was founded in the 1960s as the first state-supported school of its kind in the nation. NCSA's historic Stevens Center, a restored 1929 movie palace in downtown Winston-Salem, Agnes de Mille Theatre, Crawford Hall and Performance Place regularly showcase work by students, faculty and distinguished guest artists, including opera, orchestral and chamber music, jazz, ballet and contemporary dance, plays, and films.
PIEDMONT CRAFTSMEN GALLERY & SHOP
Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery & Shop enjoys a national reputation for excellence. Its mission is to foster an appreciation of fine traditional and contemporary craft. It showcases the work of more than 370 of the finest artisans working throughout the Southeast. Members' works can be found in numerous private collections and museums including the White House Collection, the Smithsonian and the Mint Museum. Artists have been featured in American Crafts, American Style, Southern Living, Home Magazine, Country Living and Our State, North Carolina Magazine, among others.
SOUTHEASTERN CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) consistently features the best of today's regional and national contemporary artists. Once the home of James G. Hanes, this elegant Tudor house features spacious, modern galleries. Exhibits change quarterly and have featured: Gregory Warmack, ÒMr. Imagination,Ó who created the "Memory Wall of Peace and Love" at the Winston-Salem Transit Authority using memorabilia donated by members of the community. Nationally known Tom Friedman, who uses mundane materials, chewing gum, balls, toothpaste, etc. to encourage audiences to take another look at fundamental objects. Gordon Parks who is widely recognized for his photographs and film. William Wegman, who photographs his beloved Weimaraners, has also been featured.
HISTORIC West End
This historic neighborhood, designed in 1890, was home to the upper-management of local companies, including R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Originally built as a resort and residential community, its curvy
Historic West End streets and terraced lawns blend beautifully with its Queen Anne, colonial revival, craftsmen and Victorian style homes. The extraordinary economic growth of Winston-Salem from the late 1800s through the 1920s is reflected in the unique and substantial residences in the West End. Originally traveled by streetcar, motorized trolleys run in the neighborhood today. Gather in Grace Court's gazebo for the annual ice cream social, or enjoy dinner and drinks in the many quaint restaurants.
Downtown/Downtown Arts District
Take a casual walk along the tree-lined streets of downtown and stop to enjoy lunch at a sidewalk cafŽ. Be sure to take notice of the diverse architecture of office and retail buildings as you venture through the grid-designed downtown. From the vibrant to the sublime to the avant-garde, Winston-Salem's art community calls Trade Street home. Seasonally, experience the Fourth Street Jazz & Blues festival or a first Friday of the month art gallery hop. Dine prior to a performance at the Stevens Center or inspect the chalk drawings on the streets from the previous weekend's concert.
TANGLEWOOD PARK
Tanglewood Park offers golfers 45 new sand traps, the enlargement of the existing
65 sand traps, a new lake at the 12th hole, and the reduction of the size
of the greens from 10,000 to 8,000 square feet. Yardage: 7,022 yards. Slope/Rating:
74.5/140. Tee times may be made up to seven days in advance and reservations
are recommended. Non-golfers can enjoy themselves, too, with tennis, nine
clay and hard courts, plus lessons; horseback trails and riding lessons; and
canoe and paddleboat rentals.
Children of all ages will enjoy SciWorks with its many hands-on exhibits. Wish upon a star in the state-of-the-art planetarium while learning about the solar system. Visit barnyard animals and playful otters in the beautiful 15-acre park. Numerous recreational activities for the entire family are also offered at nearby Tanglewood Park. Schedule time for the Children's Museum at Old Salem, and their newest exhibit the Toy Museum. Learn about another era at the Horne Creek Living Historical Farm and then visit Mount Airy, the hometown of Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the fictional Mayberry.
The Yadkin River Valley, just west of Winston-Salem, is home to exquisite vineyards and wineries. Shelton Vineyards, with more than 200 acres, is the largest on the East Coast. Westbend Vineyards is described by the ÒWine AdvocateÓ as the best-kept secret in the Southeast, but not for long. The wine list at RayLen Vineyards includes chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Germanton Art Gallery & Winery showcases its wines, as well as works by international artists. At Hanover Park Vineyard, picnic beside an 1897 farmhouse under the shade of old oak trees. The majority of wineries offer tours and tastings.
The Yadkin Valley was approved as North Carolina's first American Viticultural Area (AVA) by United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on December 7, 2002.
The AVA designation is based on a geographic region. Wines must be made from 85 percent of grapes from that region in order to have the designation on their bottles. The Yadkin Valley encompasses 1.4 million acres and includes Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties as well as portions of Stokes, Davie, Davidson and Forsyth counties. There are six wineries and more than 400 acres devoted to vineyards in the Yadkin Valley.