Enjoy Beautiful Winston-Salem on a Visit to Wake Forest University
Located in picturesque Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Wake Forest University is known for its history of academic, athletic, and social achievements. From your first steps on campus you will notice how green it is: lush quads and leafy oaks line its sidewalks. You’ll be sure to find accommodations near Wake Forest University here. Once in town you can make the most of this charming North Carolina city.
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Useful information for your visit to Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is located away from downtown Winston-Salem; however, a new development from the school called Wake Downtown also offers undergraduates the chance to take classes and do research in a more central part of the city. Visit the various parts of the university campus, and then take in some of the historical highlights of Winston-Salem.
1. Visiting campus
Student-led campus tours are held on weekdays when school is in session, as well as on some Saturdays in the fall and spring. Reserving a spot on a tour is required. You can schedule your visit on the school's website.
2. Notable athletics
Wake Forest has a storied athletic past. Be sure to check out the on-campus Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. You can also attend sports games while visiting; Wake Forest has well-established male and female programs in soccer, volleyball, track and field, and more.
3. Touring Winston-Salem
Salem was founded in 1766, Winston in 1849. As such, there are numerous historical points of interest around town. The Reynolda House Museum of American Art is not far from campus, and is housed in a beautiful historic mansion. Closer to downtown, the Old Salem Museums & Gardens offers a peak into local 18th century life of Moravian settlers. The institution is home to several National Historic Landmark buildings.
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