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Old Salem

900 Old Salem Road, Winston Salem, NC 27101
888-653-7253
4.5 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Old Salem is a quaint restored village from a time when Europeans looked to the United States for religious freedom.
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Springfield, IL
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We got to Old Salem just after lunch and soon realized that we didn't have enough time in our schedule to see it all. We took a tour of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. Then we wandered around the village. In the Single Brothers house we saw a demonstration of tailoring. Having been to dozens of historic sites... More

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NC
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful restoration with tours and reenactments. Be sure to visit Home Church and God's Acre. More

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Pfafftown, North Carolina
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Great historic visit. Like a mini Williamsburg but easier access. You can even park on their streets so everything is easy to get to. The host in the Gun Shop had alot of interesting knowledge about the Moraivians along with the host in the African-American Church. More

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Dorchester, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

wonderful old historic village and museum with interactive staff and shops, spent a pleasant day browsing, learnt alot but also shopped had wonderful pottery sale on, mesda museum a must, all in all great day out for whole family , good eateries , good shops and lots to see and do a must see in winston-salem More

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Lexington NC
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is probably not a kid's first choice for fun, but it is a very nice day trip for adults. The tour is interesting and the horse and buggy rides are relaxing and romantic. But the #1 reason for heading to Old Salem is the authentic Moravian Bakery. The Sugar Cake is beyond delicious fresh from the ovens. But try... More

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

It is very interesting. It can be a little rigorous walking around all day with very few places to sit but it is worth it at least once. More

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san diego
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108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Cute area, not much to see wish they would expand this place.. More

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Naples, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I had a very quick trip to Old Salem for a lunch meeting and shop at museum gift shop. I really enjoyed lunch as well as the trip to the bakery. The gift shop was disappointing, but I did find other shopping options that were more interesting. I'm entrigued, and look forward to returning for more exploration. More

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Thomasville nc
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Taking you back to an earlier time. The peace of the past is alive. I'm grateful to be able to see how my ancestors lived. More

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Lexington, North Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Follows the Moravian traditions, music, and religion through many centuries. More

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