Winston-Salem, NC: Hidden Gems! (North Carolina, USA Vlog 2022)
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
- Winston-Salem is North Carolina's 5th largest city, and it has a lot going on. Lauren was born in Winston-Salem and actually, for both of us growing up, 'Winston' was the closest 'big' city. We did our shoe shopping, electronics shopping, visited for the local dog parks, etc in the city. (Funny enough, despite both being from the Piedmont region of NC, we actually met in Virginia...but that's another story.)
In this video, we focus mostly on the hidden gems in the city of Winston-Salem, as well as cover some of the history in the city. Overall, it's a cool and underrated place that's well worth a visit. The city really blew up due to the tobacco industry but now that tobacco use isn't really 'cool' anymore, the city's economy is diversifying. The population is diversifying as well and it's really nice to see the city's art scene and culture grow as time goes on.
Winston is located in the Piedmont Triad region of NC and that's a pretty cool location. It's pretty easy to access the mountains from the city and it's only about 3.5-4 hours driving from the Atlantic Ocean. It's also conveniently close to the cities of Greensboro and High Point, about 30 minutes away, or less. It's around an hour to the larger cities of Charlotte and Durham.
Additional facts that didn't make the final cut of the video: Winston-Salem used to be the largest city in the state decades ago and was known for having one of the most beautiful airport terminal's in the country, at the Smith-Reynolds Airport. It has stained glass windows and memorabilia about some of its famous passengers, including Joseph Stalin, Ava Gardner (NC native by the way), Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and supposedly Frank Sinatra.
In the 1960's, the airport was the busiest in the state. Since the decline of tobacco, it's not even an international airport anymore and is mostly used for private and corporate use these days. For an international airport these days, you need to travel to nearby Greensboro, Charlotte, or Raleigh / Durham.
Additional fun fact, Texas Pete hot sauce originated in Winston-Salem.
*When talking about Winston’s universities, I accidentally edited out the part where I talked about Winston-Salem State University. I got in too much of a hurry at the end editing, and was trying to shorten the overall length of the video. As you can see by the many comments calling this out, it’s a very prominent HBCU in NC and needed a mention in the video.
Hope you enjoyed the video! Have you been to Winston-Salem? What are some things you like about it? If you have any additional hidden gems worth mentioning, we'd love to hear about them!
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00:00 Intro
00:42 Ackingna’s Place
02:26 Hidden Waterfall in Downtown
04:13 Best Neighborhood in Winston
05:44 Winston’s Most Innovative Hidden Gem
06:54 Penis Building & Empire State Buildings Father
07:40 Shell Shaped Gas Station
08:14 Quarry Park
10:00 Historic Happy Hill
13:14 Waterfall #2!
14:10 The Graylyn Estate
15:18 Celebrities in Winston
16:03 The best doughnut’s in the world!
#winstonsalem #northcarolina #winstonnc
Keywords:
Winston Salem, Triad, Piedmont Triad, Greensboro, Winston Salem Travel, North Carolina Travel, NC, Winston Hidden Gems
Nice presentation of Winston Salem and that history you dropped never knew of that African American neighborhood It is good to see people representing the Triad there are plenty of videos on Charlotte, Raleigh, Ashville, Wilmington, and Durham good job I'm in Greensboro 👍🏾✌🏾
Thank you! 😊 That is true. We love Greensboro!
Thank you for being integral about the black struggle here and acknowledging our history. I have family buried in Happy Hill Cemetery. I grew up a few minutes from there off Reynolds Park Rd. I knew nothing about the waterfalls. I just wish y’all hadn’t omitted WSSU.
Wow, that is really cool! Thanks for sharing. And I know, we really dropped the ball by forgetting to mention WSSU. 🤦♂️ Cheers, neighbor! 😊
Very well done video! Lots of info about Winston-Salem. I have lived here for 58 years and found this video very informative. 👍🏼👍🏼
That's awesome feedback! Thank you! :)
The little waterfall is really lovely.
Winston-Salem looks really cool.
The art dispensers are such a unique idea.
I hope they carry on doing the fathers day card forever because that is so cute!
Oooh Hot Krispy Kremes delicious. xx
love this concept of introducing the city through its hidden 💎’s. super helpful, thank you!
Thank you! 😊
Excellent video on Winston-Salem!
This dope. I moved to Winston in 2004. I knew instantly this was my new home.. I love the Tre. This gave me PBS vibes.
i grew up in Winston, since 95 at age 5, and never knew about that downtown waterfall. cool find that I'm sure 99.9% of locals are totally unaware of.
distinguished skyline indeed.... whenever I'm returning from traveling, i know I'm home where the phallus meets the heavens....
Ha ! Finally a video from where I'm from. Well almost. Kernersville.
Awesome! We both went to Kernersville a good amount growing up. :)
@@laurenandseth
Are you guys still in San Salvador ? I landed there once enroute to Costa Rica. San Salvador was quite dangerous a few years ago, not sure about now.
At 11;23 mark or so, you show the clock tower in old happy hill gardens. I built that clock tower with the company I worked for in about 2006 or so! I can't believe you showed it. Happy Hill gardens used to very run down and rough. I lay bricks. The side you showed is the side I built. Me and 1 other guy built that clock tower. We worked for Fletcher Brothers concrete and masonry. All of that brick work on that corner there we did!
No way, that is awesome that you built that! Nice work. 😁
Hello neighbor!! Grew up in the area. Live in Salisbury now. Family worked for RJR. Love, Love, Love W-S!!! Thank you for the tour! You guys are awesome!!
Hello, that is awesome! :) It is a really cool city and beautiful area, it was a little difficult to try to fit it into one video. Really like Salisbury too, one of the most convenient locations in the state.
We have been to Winston-Salem many times and did not now about most of these places. We will have to check this city out in more detail when we are next in the area. We DO love a hot, fresh Krispy Kreme donut! Or twelve. Thanks for showing us these hidden gems!
That's cool that you have been to Winston a few times! I know a lot of people who just drive through because they think there isn't much to see but hopefully it will get some more tourism lol. I feel you guys, 12 donuts sound about right 😂
Several things in here I haven’t seen mentioned anywhere else. Interesting video!
Thank you! 😃
Omg! Pinto beans and mayo? I have to try that lol. I love both and never thought to put them together haha.
Love all of your content! My families travel vlog (NicholsEnRoute) has a trip planned to Kitty Hawk in April, we are now planning a stop in Winston-Salem ♥️
Thanks! I hope you guys have an awesome trip. We love visiting the coast whenever possible! I subscribed to your families UA-cam channel and can't wait to see what you guys get into 😊
@@laurenandseth We are excited to visit the coast! Your video on the Outer Banks is how we found your channel. The comment about taking your mask with you, the beach doesn't want it had me subscribe immediately, and I am glad I did ♥️
Thank you so much for the support ☺️ we are going to be filming our home state this week so hopefully we will be putting out UA-cam content soon! As of now I've only been posting to TikTok, but I'm super excited to be expanding 🥰.
So so serene.
Lol I go to Mackays quite often. Lived in the Twin Cities my whole life. Yet I went to College in Brevard, NC then came back. I can say I am a well-traveled man who went to Scotland, Galapagos, China, Greece, and England.
That’s awesome! Your travels sound great. I can’t wait to see Galapagos myself
Loved the video! I’ve been there so many times and had no idea that most of that was there.
I was in the same boat. It’s definitely a city full of surprises.
Great job y'all. Love w.-s.
Oh yea, a U.S. vlog! We are hoping to make it to North Carolina this year! Will have to reach out to you guys when we do go. Hidden Gem vlogs are always so fun. That waterfall is pretty cool. There is so many cool things where ever you are, just need to take the time to look and enjoy. I have never gone to a drive thru food truck before.- impressive. I wonder if it is the world's largest Kettle. The 🍆 building 😂 I love all the roadside attraction. So sad with all that vandalism and that historical black area not being kept up. I didn't know Wake Forest was there. Thanks for taking us around by where you guys use to live.
We've got a few more U.S. vlogs coming! I know you guys would love NC. There are so many places there for the whole family to enjoy 😄 I don't know if it's the world's largest kettle but it's said to be able to hold over 11,000 brews of coffee! So wild lol. And about Wake Forest, it's kind of confusing because there is a city in NC called Wake Forest but that's not where the University is at haha 😂
Hey! Welcome back to the Carolinas! Looks like a great city! That vintage Shell station is cool. Didn't know Krispy Kream started there! Always nice to be home! We just set up to visit Nashville, Charleston, and Savahanna, and can't wait! Take care!
Great video. They shared it on smitty's notes today!!!
Thank you! That is awesome. :)
This is brilliant..nice job 👍👍👍👍
Great job presenting all this info on Winston-Salem. Thanks!
Thank you! 😊
Greetings from Portland, OR! Your presentation is OUTSTANDING! Love all the iconic spots you introduced. Can't wait to visit❣ 👍👌👍
Thanks a ton. That means a lot. :) We love Portland! We lived out in Seattle for a couple of years and trips down to Oregon were the best memories! We are really excited to eventually visit back out there and see more of the state.
Enjoy Winston-Salem and North Carolina when you visit. There is a lot to do. Let us know if you have any questions or want tips on places. :)
You need to try mayo on black eyed peas...SO GOOD.
Love it! I would have never known about that waterfall if it wasn't for this video. I myself am from the Kernersville/ Southside of Winston salem area. Great video u guys!
Shhh, don’t tell people about Kernersville.
That spot you showed at Happy Hill gardens used to be rough, crack and drug area. It was the projects. All black area of town. When we built the clock tower the city was in the process of tearing down the old projects and building new ones. It looks a lot better now but it's still a heavy drug area. I moved out of Winston to Kentucky in 2012, I grew up in Winston, went to Reynolds high school.
Loved this video! I love taking day trips to Winston Salem!
Same! It’s a cool place to be. Thanks! 😊
Salem Lake is a hidden gem in the middle of the city with hiking and biking trails, playground, water dam, fishing pier, marina with canoes and kayaks. It's just beautiful.
I’m from Winston Salem and kind of hate it but u guys made it feel special 🥹 good video!
Thank you! :)
The best video covering Winston-Salem yet!)
I loved your video and look forward to getting to know you through your channel. I'm from Winston-Salem and you taught me a thing or two. I love travel videos and it was really cool to see my hometown featured. I spent most of my life right here, but I was born in Charleston and I'm looking forward to your coverage of my birth place. You've made me look at Winston-Salem in a whole new way.
Awesome! Always nice to 'meet' a fellow Carolinian here on UA-cam. :) We really enjoyed making this one. We really love Charleston too and would love to make a video there in the future. Cheers!
Great video! I was born and raised in Winston. Most of the things you showed I have enjoyed minus that waterfall. I went walking with friends trying to find it but we never did. I loved the hat joke… can’t wait to get back home and have one “hot now” 🤩
Thank you! We were beginning to wonder if we'd ever find that waterfall for a minute. :D Krispy Kreme is just the best. I've never had a better donut, especially if they are hot now. :) Cheers!
Awesome video! I love how you highlighted so many things! The art district looks so neat and I’d definitely would be interested to try the pinto beans with mayo! -S
That's awesome to hear! If you do try pinto beans and mayo let me know how it goes! 😄
Great video! Thanks for being truthful ❤️❤️❤️
Love it!
From AFAS and the Artivity Park we say thank you sooooo much!!!!!
Thank you, love the work you’re doing! 😊
Cool video wow I stay in wiston,and I didn't know another of this stuff .Good Job yall
Appreciate that! :) Take care!
Great video guys 👍. I’m planning to get up there to do some videos soon, I have family that lives there. I will have to go check out that secret falls, that looked really cool. Keep up the awesome job guys 👍
Thank you! The secret falls was super fun to check out, let us know when you’re going and we’ll explain how to find it if you want. It’s a pretty cool area
@@laurenandseth Awesome!! It looked pretty cool, Winston area in general is pretty cool. It reminds me a little of Columbia SC.
@@_Johnspike_ I can see that! I love Columbia, very cool city.
@@laurenandseth I do some videos there some, still exploring it when i get a chance 😊.
We're new to the area so thank you for this very informative video.
Awesome, welcome to the area!!
Very beautiful nature
Thanks, it’s a great spot for nature. 😊
Hmm, for me to a few months ago, when i know for the first tlme about this city, "Winston" and "Salem" where just two cigarrette brands. LOL
Hey! Here to tell you that there's this little ice cream shop called la pricenssa! The sell good things and some sweets as well as ice cream combos
Awesome, will check them out for sure!
Don't forget...Pamela Grier was born in Winston-Salem as well! 😊
I forgot about that!
Enjoyed your video. Have you all ever ate at The Little Red Caboose on Patterson Ave.?
Thank you so much posting this. I normally go to Mexico for vacation (I've been watching your vlogs from there too), but Winston Salem and Asheville are at the top of my list for vacation and retirement scouting. I really enjoy your other vlogs from there too!
Awesome! You’re like us, we love Mexico and the Carolinas are still one of our favorite places in the US. Both of those are great options, we have thought about moving to Asheville several times in the past but the prices always keep us away. 😂 Have you checked out Greenville, SC at all? It’s really nice too! 😊 Happy travels, take care!
It’s crazy how Winston-Salem is still fairy affordable and has a lot to offer. I think it’s a great option for sure.
We were just in Greensboro!
Nice! Hope you liked it, going to check out your video from there now. 😊
There's a car at the bottom of the quarry 😁
That’s so cool!!
Amazing video! Im a realtor here in winston salem, loved your in depth informational video. Random question, what cameras are you guys shooting with? also mics?
You guys did a great job but when the video started at ackingna's I instantly knew this was going to be a great video
Also try zoes restaurant off old walkertown road
Thank you! Adding Zoe’s to our list, never been there! 😊
I agree the KK doughnuts are awesome. Little tip. If you guys are ever in Carolina Beach during beach season, go to the boardwalk at get a Britt’s Donut. They’ve been in business over 80 years. They only sell glazed. Eat one or 6 hot at the counter. They might be better than a KK but only by a smidge. 👍🏻
I really enjoyed this video. Lauren you mentioned you were born in WS. Did you move to the north for a while? I don’t hear a southern accent. Just wondering. I have subscribed. I look forward to more. 👍🏻
Great video until you hit the donuts. I live in a donut desert 😭
Haha, no Krispy Kreme near you? 😞 We have found a few really good donuts in Mexico, especially Oaxaca, and some Krispy Kreme locations there but rarely find ourselves close to one there.
I was also born and raised in Winston-Salem. I really enjoyed the video until you mentioned it was college town and preceeded to mention the schools but failed to mention WINSTON-SALEM STATE! Seems odd since you were within a mile from the school while you were in Happy Hill!
Haha, yeah we really dropped the ball on that one. Yikes. :|
I really appreciate learning about the African American history of Winston-Salem. Thank you.
Dewey's bakery, Krispy Kreme, Forsyth seafood, Northside bowling alley. Just to name a few special places in Winston-Salem.
I’m not sure if I’ve been to Dewey’s, we’ll check it out. Completely agree on the rest of your list. Northside is still my favorite bowling alley I’ve ever been to.
I never seen or heard of you so when I was watching some videos of Vloggers being in Mexico, I saw you guys in San Luis Potosi. Nice video you did there and now you are back in the US, So, are you guy's world travelers meaning that you just travel and do videos for people on youtube and that's your income ? So, do you have a ok stable home where you do live or do you live everywhere on this earth to speak of like so many Vloggers do. Ok, looks and sounds like you are a nice couple good luck to your life. Like someone said onces that is that : life is good if life is good but if not then not so good so it looks like you have a good life. Good luck to you, you are still young and no kids and headage and stress so enjoy your freedom.
You guys do a fantastic job of documenting the WS... Bravo/Brava 👏👏👏... One comment... Coffee Park is not affiliated with Krankies anymore and hasn't been for several years...
Good to know, thank you! :)
I didn’t know about the African American history! Great stuff!
Want to help clean up something start with the groundwater contamination around the Old Salisbury Road Landfill! Yes, you read that right. Ask the landfillstaff to show you their records of groundwater and you will be shocked to find what they aren't sharing!
Don't forget that hidden gem: Winston-Salem State University , one of the greatest institutions in the United States, that happens to be an HBCU.
I don’t realize it was an HBCU! Cool, will have to research it more. Looks like a great school!
I was Very disappointed that you did not list Winston Salem State among the colleges and universities in Winston Salem!!!
Just in UA-cam I found this city with such a peculiar name....For me, I always associated "Winston" and "Salem" with two cigarette brands! Even now that i know this is the name of a city, the first thing that comes to mind when i hear the name is those two cigarette brands. (Note: I don't smoke.)
You guys forgot to show the original site of krispy kreme building in old Salem!
Tbh, I didn’t realize the site was marked! 🤦♂️ That’s really cool 😎 Next time I’m in the area I’m going to check it out.
@@laurenandseth yep right on main. Small foot marker so you might not see it right away but it’s in front of one of the empty plots.
Krispy Kreme is why i live in Winston Salem now
lol when you goin share I love them too❤
Chad douglas was from there
I live here
Nice!
i hear a lot of People from winston salem are moving to charlotte is that true
That wouldn’t surprise me, but personally I’d rather live in Winston over Charlotte any day.
Are you guys going back to Mexico?
We’re already back! Just posting US videos from our time there. 😊
Good!
Lol when you said looks like R2D2 I immediately thought that's not what people compare it to lololololol yeah it's the penis building. And that shell gas station is literally across the street from me