History, the arts and fine living come together in the foothills of North Carolina.
Entertainment, design, green spaces and unique cultural aspects of America’s downtowns were reviewed by Livability, a resource that covers small to mid-sized places to live. The resulting top-ten list touted Winston-Salem in the number two position as an eclectic venue offering a magical piece of history.
In addition to Old Salem, where the past comes alive, visitors and residents can enjoy the arts, restaurants, shopping and industry wrapped in Southern hospitality and charm. The Livability rating also garnered Winston-Salem attention on Forbes’ America’s Best Downtowns list.
The city is also known as the City of the Arts due to the Moravian influence on the Piedmont crafts movement. As potters and cabinet makers, the Moravians helped lay the foundation for the furniture manufacturing industry in the region. They are also credited with forming the first community orchestras and chamber music ensembles as well as building the first organs.
Winston-Salem is located at the foothills of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. It is an integral part of the Triad, a three-city geographic area that includes Greensboro and High Point. This central location enhances the city’s ability to support its bustling downtown lifestyle with quick and easy commuting as well as convenient, comprehensive market access. Winston-Salem is situated among Interstate-40, Business-40 and U.S. Highways 52, 158, 311 and 421. The highway system ties directly with local and regional mass transit systems as well as airports and freight and passenger rail services, providing for regional, national and global access.
It comes as no surprise this North Carolina city was also featured in the May 2011 Business Facilities article, The Carolinas: An East Coast Engine for Growth.
North Carolina Department of Commerce Editorial Staff
10/20/2011
