R. J. Reynolds, founder of the company of the same name (around 1890)

Winston-Salem has been the site of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the second largest tobacco company in the United States. The Camel brand, introduced in 1913, was produced here and later became the most popular brand in the world. The production facilities have been located since the 1980s in the neighboring village of Tobaccoville, 20 minutes away. northwest of Winston-Salem.

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• 36,0977777777778-79,937222222222Piedmont Triad International Airport (IATA: GSO).         . Regional airport in Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem. last amendment: no

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• The Interstate   Lexington connects to Winston-Salem.
• The Interstate   comes from Asheville and leads to Wilmington

• 36.0962-80.25821 West End Historic District (Winston-Salem's Front Porch), W. Fourth St. and Brookstown Ave. (North at Broad St. exit on Business 40 in downtown Winston-Salem, then left onto W. Fourth St. until at Brookstown).     . The West End of Winston-Salem has been the center of the city since its inception as an exclusive community of wealthy tobacco and textile families. The West End was built around one of the country's first electric tramways, and was equipped with the Millionaires' Row, in which the Reynolds and Hanes families had houses that were bought with productive assets. Built between 1890 and 1930, the district is renowned for its hospitality as well as for the largest and most varied concentration of design in the region. Opened: Most shopping 10AM - 6PM; most central 11AM - 9PM Price: Free. last amendment: no Type is group
• 36.155286-80.2991332 Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. The park offers costumed guides that lead visitors through a church built in 1788. In addition, you can visit two historic buildings, a restored fortress from the French/Indian War and a restored medical garden. last amendment: no Type is group
• 36.133826-80.280773 Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery at the Scales Fine Arts Center, 1834 Wake Forest Road. Tel: +1 336 758-5585. In 1991, the Scales Fine Arts Center dedicated its gallery Philip Hanes and his wife Charlotte to Wake Forest University to honor their contributions to art. The gallery has an ongoing schedule with various exhibits and shows exhibitions including works by Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. Price: Free. last amendment: no Type is group
• Diggs Gallery, 601 South Martin Luther King Drive. Named after James Thackeray "T" Diggs, Jr., graduate of Winston-Salem State University in 1934, painter and art professor for 40 years. It features one of North Carolina’s largest exhibitions dedicated to the art of Africa and the African diaspora, as well as musical performances, dance, drums, artist workshops, theater productions and film screenings. Opened: Tu-Sa 11AM-5PM Price: Free. last amendment: no Type is group
• 36.101342-80.2462334 Downtown Arts District (DADA), Sixth and Trade Streets in Downtown. DADA, an ultra-hip area in the city center, is a versatile collection of workshops, galleries, shops and restaurants. Just one block from the Benton Convention Center, this exciting neighborhood is easy to find. Discover this inspiring world of jewelers, fiber artists, wood and metal workers, antique dealers and sculptors. last amendment: no Type is group

• Hanes Mall, 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy, about 10 minutes. Southwest of Downtown. One of the biggest shopping malls in North Carolina (about 200 shops, service providers and restaurants). last amendment: no

• Food Lion, 7760 North Point Blvd. Large, well sorted supermarket in the north of the city. last amendment: no

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• Athena Greek Taverna, 680 South Stratford Rd, 10 min. west of downtown. Restaurant with excellent Greek cuisine. As a supplement to the meats, rice is served instead of fries, as is often the case in the restaurants of the Americas and Greece. wine list. last amendment: no

• Bib's Downtown, 675 W. 5th Street, Downtown. One of the best barbecue restaurants in the city. last amendment: no

• Big Daddy's Burger Bar, 504 Hanes Mall Blvd, 10 min. Southwest of Downtown on the edge of the Hanes Mall. Legendary good hamburger restaurant. last amendment: no

• King’s Crab Shack and Oyster Bar, 239 West 4th Street, Downtown. The most popular Seafood restaurant in Winston-Salem. last amendment: no

• Sweet Potatoes, 529 Trade St NW, Downtown. It is considered the best soul food restaurant in the city. last amendment: no

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• Milner’s, 630 S. Stratford Rd, 10 min. west of downtown. South State kitchen of the finest. Table reservation is advisable. last amendment: no

• Nawab, 129 S Stratford Rd, 5 min. west of downtown. Restaurant with very good Indian cuisine. last amendment: no

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• Residence Inn Winston-Salem University Area, 7835 North Point Boulevard, 10 minutes north of downtown. Good apartment hotel of the Marriott chain. 88 apartments in 11 separate 2-story buildings. Different sizes from studio to two bedroom units, all with fully equipped kitchen. The Penthouse Suites conceal 2-story Maisonette apartments. Built in 1986 and last renovated in 2013. outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Breakfast buffet included in the price. The hotel is located in a business district where you will also find a few chain restaurants (North Point Grill, Domino's Pizza, Dunkin's Donuts) and the Salvadorian independent restaurant El Triunfo. last amendment: no

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