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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- November 12, 2007
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| Winston-Salem, North
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The first Moravians in North Carolina settled on 100,000
acres, 250 years ago, known as the Wachovia Tract. These German-speaking
Protestants established the first colonial town known today as Bethabara Park.
African-American residents also contributed to developing Winston-Salem. Simon
Green Atkins conceived the idea of Slater Industrial Academy, now known as
Winston-Salem State University. And agriculture in the form of R.J. and
Katharine Smith Reynolds, tobacco barons, have also contributed to make
Winston-Salem a unique tourist destination.
Median income -- $37,006
Median house value -- $102,200
For more information visit www.visitwinstonsalem.com
or call 1-866-728-4200.
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| The Top 10 Attractions
in Winston-Salem |
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| Winston-Salem State University 336-750-2000
Ranked #1 among Top Public Comprehensive
Colleges in the South for 2002 to 2005. |
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| Wake Forest University Museum of
Anthropology 336-758-5282
in 1963, the Museum was founded to broaden
the learning opportunities for Wake Forest students. Since 1986, the
Museum's collections, exhibits and programs have grown extensively. |
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| Moravian Cookie Shop
1-800-537-5374
From the old-world traditions of Moravia
comes this ancient cookie recipe whose origin has been traced back to the
early 1700s. Moravian cookies (the world's thinnest cookies) exemplify the
dedication of old world excellence. |
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| Southeastern Center for
Contemporary Art (SECCA) 336-722-1904
SECCA brings artists, their work and the
public together in meaningful experiences of sharing and learning on the
common ground of art. |
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| SciWorks 336-767-6730
Travel through the solar system under the
dome of the state-of-the-art planetarium. Come face-to-face with animals
indigenous to North Carolina in the 15-acre Environmental Park. |
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| Reynolds House Museum of
American Art 336-758-5150
Reynolds House was the home of Richard
Joshua Reynolds, founder of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The 64-room
country house was the centerpiece of the 1,067-acre estate. Reynolds House
seeks to preserve and interpret an American country home through its
premiere collection of American art. |
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| Old Salem Museum and Gardens
1-888-653-7253
Old Salem is the most authentic and
comprehensive history attraction in the nation. Through four museums
you'll stop back in time and thoroughly learn Winston-Salem's history. |
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| Lawrence-Joel Veterans Memorial
Coliseum Complex 336-725-5635
The 15,000 seat Coliseum fills its calendar
with the Wake Forest University men's and women's basketball, concerts,
family shows, tennis, rodeo, dinners, conventions and more. The Coliseum
hosted the first and second rounds of the 2007 NCAA Basketball
championships. |
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| Historic Bethabara Park
336-924-8191
This park provides an array of recreational
pursuit; biking, gardens, sports; you name it. |
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| Hanes Mall 336-765-8323
Over 220 stores and restaurants (on
1,494,945 square feet) ensure you can find whatever you need here. |
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