Located at the corner of Brookstown and Main St., the Old Salem Coffee Pot was built in 1858 by Moravian tinsmith brothers Julius and Samuel Mickey to promote their shop.
The Old Salem Coffee Pot, previously called the Mickey Coffee Pot, is seven feet tall and can hold up to 740 gallons, or about 11,840 cups of brew. You will find various “smaller” pots throughout town.
Visit Krispy Kreme First Store
Made In Winston Salem! Visit Krispy Kreme original site on 534 S Main St Winston Salem and afterwards pick up some donuts from the store on 259 S Stratford Rd.
Parks And Nature
Visit our local parks: Quarry Park, Salem Lake, Reynolda Gardens, Muddy Creek Greenway, Bethabara Park.
Visit The Big Chair In Thomasville
44 W. Main Street Thomasville, NC 27360
Visit our 30 foot tall chair in neighboring city Thomasville.
The Big Chair is a Thomasville landmark. It is a large-scale replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair built in 1950 by Thomasville Furniture Industries. See the chair that future President Lyndon Johnson stood in to deliver a speech while he campaigned for vice president in 1960.
Childress Vineyards
1000 Childress Vineyards Road Lexington, NC 27292
Enjoy one of the finest tasting rooms in America while sampling a stellar collection of wines. The winery is open daily for tours, tastings and lunch at the Bistro.
Known as the Bureau of Information in 1926, this restored, beautiful, 19th-century dresser is the “World’s Largest Chest of Drawers.” Standing 36 feet high, it was built to call attention to High Point as the Furniture Capital of the World. Two large socks hang from the drawers as a nod to the areas hosiery industry.
Visit Vintage Shell Station
1111 E Sprague St Winston Salem NC 27107
A historic landmark and former Shell filling station. This bright yellow, shell-shaped gas station was constructed by Quality Oil company, a Winston-based marketer of Shell Oil, in 1930.
Old Salem Museums and Gardens
900 Old Salem Road Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a unique community of original museum buildings, authentic craftsmen practicing their trade, fascinating collections of rare antiques, and one-of-a-kind retail shopping opportunities.
North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro
4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro NC 27205
The North Carolina Zoo protects wildlife and wild places and inspires people to join us in conserving the natural world.
