Winston-Salem, NC is a metropolitan city located in North Carolina. It is known for its vibrant downtown area and numerous recreational opportunities. With a variety of art galleries, museums, and shopping centers, visitors can find plenty to do while exploring this unique city. Winston-Salem has the largest airport in the state and is conveniently located on major highways. The overall reviews of Winston-Salem are very positive with many people commenting on its charm and welcoming atmosphere. People also appreciate its affordability compared to other major cities across the country. With their rich history, culture, and outdoor recreation offerings, Winston-Salem continues to draw tourists from across the country looking for a great place to visit.
based on 26 ReviewsGet to know Winston-Salem with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Winston-Salem
Can you tell me the best neighborhoods in the Wins - 10/19/2011
I am planning on moving to the Winston Salem area next spring and wanted to ask what areas are the best to live? I've heard Lewisville is very nice but are there any others? I prefer a quaint smaller place outside of downtown Winston. My family and I love boating and a really great school district. I really hope you can give me some insight as to what areas I should look at. I thank you in advance for your
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Don't bother if you didn't grow up here - 9/16/2011
I have lived many places and I can say that WS has a lot of beautiful neighborhoods. It is laid back, the traffic isn't bad and the costs aren't bad.
The bad news?
The people are cliquish!!! If your daddy didn't go to Kindergarten with THEIR daddy they don't want to know you. They are very stand-offish and vicious(albeit in a subtle way). They are lazy and unimaginative. NO real work ethic here. They don't want to venture out of their little comfort zones. They think anyone from outside is an uppity snob. They are very conflicted: they want money to spend but they are nnot willing to work hard for it. Not a good place to make friends. If you are a loner then you won't mind it. But if you want a social life and/or if you are single go elsewhere.
The small towns surrounding it are
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Diamond in the Rough - 3/20/2011
Winston Salem is by no means a large city, so if you are looking for one, then this city is not the place for you. However , with that being said I will review the city as objectively as I can (which may be hard since I have lived here for over 10 years)
Cost of Living- The cost of living in Winston(as the locals call it)is great. A nice two bedroom apartment can cost $600-$900. A 2000 sqft 3 br house in a nice neighborhood with a good sized yard can range $130,00-$220,000 although great finds under this price are common. There are plenty of farmer's markets around the area with great deals on produce.
Education- Primary schools here have a good ratio of students to teachers. (20:1 in my son's classroom)However, many schools are over capacity and have extra trailers to hold classes.This is due to the ever influx of new residents to this town. Two new schools have been built to try to help this situation. High schools here can be lacking somewhat but they do
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Disappointment - 8/11/2010
Since moving to the Winston-Salem area a couple of years ago, I have to say that I have not been very impressed. With a few exceptions, everything seems very old, run-down, shut-down, and dirty. I have lived in many beautiful cities such as Cary, NC, Annapolis, MD and Greenville, SC and this place definitely ranks among the lowest. As I said, there are diamonds in the rough around the city. Lewisville is a beautiful and quaint little town on the outskirts of Winston-Salem, that I would highly recommend if you are considering moving to this area. If you are moving from a fairly newly developed city, this area will be a disappointment for
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The Bible Belt - 11/10/2009
Before moving to Winston-Salem, please, make sure you understand what it means to live immersed in a culture of fundamentalist
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NICE TOWN - 4/7/2008
A PEASENT QUIET CONMUNITY, NOT A LOT OF NIGHT LIFE, GOOD PLACE TO RAISE A
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