The 11 best things to do in Winston Salem (2026)

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   1. Carolina History & Haunts Winston-Salem Historical Ghost Tour

   Outty Ranking86

   A 90 minute historical ghost walking tour of Winston-Salem's West End Historic District guided by the eerie glow of candlelight. This tour will teach you the spooky history that has roamed this area since it's beginning. Exceptional at 86/100, 4.9/5 from 130 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $26, free cancellation.

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   2. Winston-Salem True Crime Tour

   Outty Ranking66

   Explore the dark side of Winston-Salem's history, from a mysterious murder committed by a serial prison escape artist to the rise of one of America's most infamous cult leaders to the inexplicable murder of an entire fam. Solid Choice at 66/100, 4.8/5 from 16 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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   3. Wacky Winston-Salem Scavenger Hunt

   Outty Ranking59

   Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Aust. Worth a Look at 59/100, 4.0/5 from 4 traveler reviews, 2h from $20, free cancellation.

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   4. Old Salem's Ghost Self Guided Outside Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking58

   See the historic and haunted sites of Old Salem. Go at your own pace. This tour is all outside and is self guided using our walking tour app. Go Anytime. For a fraction of the price. Explore the eerie side of this histor. Worth a Look at 58/100, 4.0/5 from 4 traveler reviews, 0.8h from $8, free cancellation.

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   5. Winston-Salem Historic Guided Walking Tour

   Outty Ranking55

   Winston-Salem: the industrial heart of North Carolina. Join us on this walking tour of downtown Winston to explore the rise of the city as a center of productivity and progress in the American South. Tobacco factories, w. Worth a Look at 55/100, 4.2/5 from 5 traveler reviews, 1h from $19, free cancellation.

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   6. Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Winston Salem by Operation City Quest

   Outty Ranking53

   Walk around Winston Salem while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and t. Worth a Look at 53/100, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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   7. Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Winston Salem by Holly Jolly Hunt

   Outty Ranking49

   Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both tr. Worth a Look at 49/100, 1h from $20, free cancellation.

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   8. Winston Salem Ghost Tour of Whispers Wraiths and Widows

   Outty Ranking49

   As darkness settles over Winston-Salem, uncover why this is one of the city's most unforgettable nighttime experiences. Operating nightly, year-round, this one-mile walking tour is led by expert local guides who share th. Worth a Look at 49/100, 1h from $21, free cancellation.

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   9. Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Winston-Salem, NC

   Outty Ranking49

   This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups to start, strategize, and explore at their own pace. The core. Worth a Look at 49/100, 1h from $20, free cancellation.

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    10. Unique Scavenger Hunt in High Point by Zombie Scavengers

    Outty Ranking49

    In Zombie Scavengers of High Point, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed. Worth a Look at 49/100, 1h from $20, free cancellation.

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    11. Stand Up Paddledboard Rental, Jordan Lake

    Outty Ranking41

    Our paddleboard and other non-motorized water equipment rentals launch from Farrington Point hand carried boat launch - one of the moat popular locations on all of Jordan Lake for water sports! We offer child paddleboard. Worth a Look at 41/100, 5.0/5 from 2 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $60.

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