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Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. It anchors the Winston-Salem metropolitan statistical area, which is located in the west-to-southwestern area of the Piedmont Triad region. The Winston-Salem Metropolitan Area had an estimated population of 712,206 in 2025. The city of Winston-Salem is located in the northwestern Piedmont Triad region, where the city had an estimated 249,545 residents at the 2020 census and an estimated population of 257,271 in 2025, making it the fifth-most-populous city in North Carolina and the 90th-most-populous city in the United States.

Winston-Salem is known for its rich history in the tobacco industry, and you can explore this history at the Old Salem Museums and Gardens. This living history museum takes you back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, where you can learn about the Moravian settlers who founded the town and their way of life. You can also visit the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, which features an extensive collection of American art from the colonial period to the present day.

If you're looking for a taste of the local cuisine, be sure to check out the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market. Here, you can sample fresh produce and local delicacies like barbecue and sweet potato pie. For a more upscale dining experience, try one of the many restaurants in the downtown area, such as Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro or the Katharine Brasserie and Bar.