Reynolda Historic District in Winston-Salem is a hidden European village in North Carolina. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this charming district conveniently sits adjacent to Wake Forest University. Several buildings originally modeled after an English village were once part of the 1,067-acre estate of the R.J. Reynolds family, now holding shops, restaurants, and other businesses. As you’ll discover, setting foot in this enchanted place quickly carries you to another world.  

Developed from 1912-1917 by Richard Joshua Reynolds and his wife, Katharine Smith Reynolds, the Reynolda Historic District was part of their sprawling country estate.
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From art galleries to home furnishings and clothing boutiques, you'll find something to take home from Reynolda Village's wide array of unique shops.
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The old-world feel comes from the unique use of the renovated buildings housing all of the businesses.
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And for some delicious refreshments, you'll find everything, including the finest blends of coffee to sandwiches and a hearty filet mignon.
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For a unique experience, which is why we're here, order a savory or sweet crepe from Penny Path Cafe & Crepe Shop.
Or find another way to eat in between the scenery.
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And daydreaming is also available in these carved-out spaces just for you.
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The Barn at Reynolda Village is now renovated and a popular venue for weddings and other social events.
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The 64-room Reynolda House Museum of American Art was completed in 1917 as the home of Katharine Smith and R.J. Reynolds.
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And we love the 34,000-square-foot+ historic home showcases more than 6,000 historic objects and a world-renowned collection of American art with great names, such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic Edwin Church, Romare Bearden, Stuart Davis, John Singer Sargent, Andy Warhol, and Grant Wood.

For more about this hidden European village in North Carolina, visit the Reynolda Village website.

And while you’re in Winston-Salem, consider staying over at a historic Vrbo in North Carolina, or stay somewhere old and haunted like the Brookstown Inn.

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Reynolda Village Shops & Restaurants, 2201 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA