Historic Town of Salem — Attraction in Winston-Salem

Travel back in time to the 1700's in Old Salem, a Moravian marketplace and village. Most of the shops have living history interpretors who are dressed the part and tell you about their tools and trade, such as the gunsmith, joiner, baker and tavern owner. The buildings and grounds are incredibly well preserved and restored. We spent most of the day there and didn't see everything. One tip to the visitor is that not all of the shops and tavern are open during the week. Another thing to note is that the sidewalks are brick and are sometimes very uneven,...

Completely enjoyed every minute of this experience. The artisans and storytellers go about it with an earnestness that is both charming and informative and the original architecture and artifacts are incredible. Despite being a tourist destination, it did not at all feel “touristy“. No one is pressuring you to buy anything, there aren’t gift shops everywhere. If you bring kids, be sure that they participate in the flag scavenger hunt! We really do look forward to coming...

Visit our historic preserved Moravian village and culture. We welcome visitors from around the world for a colonial experience they’ll treasure. Old Salem, famous for Winkler Bakery Sugar Cake and Moravian Sugar Cookie, for their scented beeswax candles, for tours of Moravian gardens and homes will become a favorite destination. Old Salem is also home to Salem College, the oldest women’s...