Winston-Salem is the fifth largest city in North Carolina, located in the northwestern region of the state between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. Accommodations range from historic bed and breakfast inns to luxury hotels and estates. Known as the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem was founded by progressive Moravians from Eastern Europe and is home to the first arts council in the U.S. Winston-Salem has evolved from its traditional tobacco and textile roots into a thriving city, gaining popularity as the gateway to the Yadkin Valley wine region, North Carolina’s first and largest AVA. The city boasts a rich history and an impressive culinary scene reflective of its Moravian influence and Southern heritage.