A city that’s been around since 1766 knows a thing or two about ghosts, and it’s just a quick, scenic drive away.
Winston-Salem is teeming with wickedly fun things to do this month. As a hot spot for history, local legends, and ghost tours, October is one of the best times to visit.
Here are our top picks for the whole family:
- Old Salem Night Watchmen Tours | Friday, Oct. 17-Friday, Oct. 31 | Venture on a spine-tingling, lantern-lit journey through Old Salem’s original buildings
- Pumpkin Pick Hayrides at Tanglewood | Available all October | Take a scenic hayride through Tanglewood Park to a pumpkin patch
- Boo! At Bethabara | Saturday, Oct. 25 | Step into colonial Halloween at this historic park with spooky songs, stories, a magic show, and the chance to meet some “spirits” of Bethabara’s past
- Ghoul Times at Kaleideum | Saturday, Oct. 25 | Join in for a family-friendly costume party, haunted obstacle course, rooftop dancing, science experiments, and trick-or-treating
