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.
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Health - 9/11/2007
If you need medical care, this is a great place to be. With Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Forsyth Hospital, we can handle just about anything. The presence of the hospitals means that the city is full of physicians of all types.
But you may need them. The air quality here is pretty bad as a result of factory pollution drifting down from the Midwest and our own autos. It's superior to LA or Beijing, but that's not saying much. Combine that with heat and humidity and you may have
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Climate - 9/11/2007
Winters are fine here. It is not Florida, and it can get very cold. (I remember a day at -1 a few tears back.) But that's the exception.
In contrast, summers are awful. We have had almost 60 days this year of 90-degree+ high temperatures, and humidity to
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City Revitalization - 8/21/2007
The Downtown Winston-Salem has seen a strong revitalization effort in recent years. There are many enticing unique restaurants, pubs, deli's and bed and breakfast dining options in the area. The Downtown area also spotlights many Arts and Crafts shops, galleries and museums along Trade Street and adjoining streets.
Along with the new, the old holds its own with Old Salem. An early Moravian settlement, this site holds Salem Academy, Salem College, Old Salem shops, museums and restaurants along with some old and new housing
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Housing Value is Excellent - 6/29/2006
I moved to Winston-Salem last year from Nevada. I immediately found a much better value for housing. In the Triad area, it is possible to build a very nice family home, 2000 sq. ft. for under
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