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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Winston-Salem

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Updated July 2, 2019

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The Last Shell Oil Clamshell Station

This bright yellow relic is the final survivor of a short burst of seashell-shaped petrol pumps.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Graylyn Estate

This stunning home looks like it belongs in medieval Europe, not North Carolina.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Old Salem Coffee Pot

This roadside attraction has been serving out its fair share of hearty folklore and chaos since 1858.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

First Official 4th of July Celebration Plaque

This metal disk commemorates the birth of a historic American holiday.
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Kernersville, North Carolina

Körner’s Folly

Jule Körner's house full of bizarre architectural details.
9 miles from Winston-Salem

High Point, North Carolina

High Point Chest of Drawers

A six-foot pair of socks hangs from a drawer of the world's largest bureau.
16 miles from Winston-Salem

High Point, North Carolina

Hoggatt House

This colonial cabin is the oldest building in High Point, built by one of the first settlers in the area.
16 miles from Winston-Salem
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