A big problem with walking around Old Salem is that the old brick sidewalks are extremely uneven due to tree root upheaval. Be sure to wear flat soled shoes! If you have balance problems, you may want to use hiking poles, canes, or walkers.
We visited Old Salem on a whim because we had remembered what it was like when we were in middle school to go visit. My memories from middle school were amazing so many little shops to look in, bakeries and activities! As an adult my husband in the I pay the admission fee and took a stroll around. Well very cute and unique I would say 75% of the shops were closed and there was no activities or demonstrations going on. The best part about it was the bridge that you cross going in and the bakery but I would not visit again.
The strollway that is a little to the west goes north into downtown Winston-Salem and also connects to the South with other trails that go to Salem Lake and other places.
The sidewalks ought to be levelled and reset.
I didn't go in the museum but walked in town.
The Christmas tea was beautifully done and worth the wait. Once the doors opened, the line moved pretty well. We were treated to caroling, coffee and their signature coffee cake with a well-done lesson on the goings on in the actual historic kitchen. Then we watched and learned about candle making. We moved on to an impressive miniature model of historic Old Salem and concluded with a reading of the Christmas story highlighted by a beautiful nativity scene --very moving. All the costumed performers we're very knowledgeable and personable.
The area is a great place to get a sense of the history of the area.
My family and friends came here for the Moravian candle tea in early December. We loved it. We even had three 10 year old boys and they were entertained the whole time. We sang hymns while a 200 year old organ played, drank great coffee with sugar cake, learned about old time life, candle making n such. Being here makes you wish you had lived in the 18th century.
The old buildings are well maintained. The tavern restaurant is quaint and has a good menu. The Flour Box Tea room also has nice menu and old charm, with outdoor patio with occasional live music.
Great history lesson right in the middle of a modern city. 2 period restaurants inside the old town. Cobblestone streets and actors inside some of the old buildings showing how things were done. Interesting life those Moravians's lived back in the day.
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