Winston-Salem is generally safe. Like most cities in the world, there are certain areas that may not be the safest at night, particularly in the eastern half of the city. Though its downtown was once a seedy, shady region, it has been thoroughly cleaned up, especially Fourth Street. Most populated areas in the city, such as shopping and dining, are very safe. Normal precautions should be taken.
contact
Winston-Salem Visitor Center
200 brookstown avenue, winston-salem, north carolina 27101, main telephone: 336.728.4200 (toll free: 866.728.4200; fax: 336.721.2202; email: [email protected]. the visitor center is open 8:30am-5pm daily, except new year's day, easter sunday, thanksgiving day and christmas day.