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Winston-SalemNorth Carolina
Residing at Arbor Acres means enjoying the best of Winston-Salem just minutes from your front door. Rooted in a rich Moravian heritage and shaped by a history of tobacco and textile manufacturing, the city has grown into a vibrant center for healthcare, education, the arts, and innovation. Today, residents enjoy the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience, with a walkable downtown, locally owned restaurants, galleries, cultural attractions, nationally recognized medical centers, and premier shopping all within a short drive.
The Center ofIt All
Midway between the grand Appalachian Mountains and the wide sandy beaches of the Carolina coast, Winston-Salem boasts a perfect location.
Sports, music, theater, art galleries, museums, countless restaurants, more than 40 vineyards and wineries and great shopping are minutes away, as are two nationally prominent medical centers offering superior health care.
Salem Lake Trail
Parks & Gardens
Approximately 16 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Sawtooth School for Visual Art
Colleges & Universities
Approximately 6 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Yadkin Valley Wineries
Food & Drink
Approximately 40 minutes from Arbor Acres by car (Yadkin Valley region, NW).
Winston-Salem Theater Alliance
Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Winston-Salem State University
Colleges & Universities
Approximately 12 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Winston Salem Dash
Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Wake Forest University
Colleges & Universities
Approximately 7 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Winston-Salem Symphony
Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
University of NC School of the Arts
Colleges & Universities
Approximately 12 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Tanglewood Park
Parks & Gardens
Approximately 20 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Steven's Center for Performing Arts
Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Salem College and Academy
Colleges & Universities
Approximately 11 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Museums & Historic Sites
Approximately 6 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Reynolda Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Approximately 6 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Old Salem Museums and Gardens
Museums & Historic Sites
Approximately 11 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts
Museums & Historic Sites
Approximately 11 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
LJVM Coliseum
Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 8 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Little Theater of Winston-Salem
Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 7 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Kaleideum
Museums & Historic Sites
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Historic Bethania
Museums & Historic Sites
Approximately 15 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Historic Bethabara Park
Museums & Historic Sites
Approximately 8 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Camel City Playhouse
Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Breweries
Food & Drink
Category — multiple breweries around Winston-Salem.
Bookmarks
Libraries & Learning
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
Bailey Park and Amphitheater
Parks & Gardens
Approximately 10 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
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Arts & Entertainment
Approximately 5 minutes from Arbor Acres by car.
- a/ptr Cinema
- Bailey Park and Amphitheater
- Bookmarks
- Breweries
- Camel City Playhouse
- Historic Bethabara Park
- Historic Bethania
- Kaleideum
- Little Theater of Winston-Salem
- LJVM Coliseum
- Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
- Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts
- Old Salem Museums and Gardens
- Reynolda Gardens
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- Salem College and Academy
- Salem Lake Trail
- Sawtooth School for Visual Art
- Steven’s Center for Performing Arts
- Tanglewood Park
- University of NC School of the Arts
- Winston-Salem Symphony
- Wake Forest University
- Winston-Salem Dash
- Winston-Salem State University
- Winston-Salem Theater Alliance
- Yadkin Valley Wineries
Others AreSaying
Winston-Salem continues to earn attention as one of North Carolina’s most inviting places to live, retire, explore, and enjoy. From national recognition for retirement living to praise for its dining, culture, history, and ongoing growth, the city offers a rare blend of charm, opportunity, and everyday beauty.
- Top Place to Retire
- 100 Best Places to Live in America
- Best Cities for Early Retirement
- Winston-Salem’s American History
- Weekend Getaway: Winston-Salem
- Winston-Salem’s Development Boom
- Dining Around Winston-Salem, Part One
- Eating Around Winston-Salem, Part Two
- How Tech Helped Winston-Salem Quit Tobacco
- A Slow-Paced Retirement Gem
- Best Places to Retire in North Carolina
- Retiring to Winston-Salem
- 8 Best Cities to Retire in North Carolina
LocalResources
Whether you’re planning a visit, getting settled, or simply exploring what makes Winston-Salem special, these local resources offer a helpful place to start.
Barry and I feel welcomed and engaged in a community that is inclusive and hospitable to everyone. We believe that quality of life is enriched by providing a high level of arts and culture which Arbor Acres does every single day. We believe strongly that supporting performances and other art forms inspire imagination, creative expression, and personal gratification.