Winston-Salem is a city of 186,000 located in the beautiful rolling hills of North Carolina known as the Piedmont. Stroll ten minutes one way from campus and you are in the beautiful tree-shaded serenity of historic Old Salem (pictured at right) —an eighteenth century village preserving the religious and cultural origins of the city. Ten minutes the other way and you are in the heart of the city’s downtown entertainment district with restaurants, art galleries and shops. The campus is also just down the street from the historic West End neighborhood, known for its excellent dining, shopping and 100-year old homes with sweeping front porches.

An hour’s drive west of town leads you to the glorious Appalachian Mountains where you can ski, hike, canoe or wind along America’s favorite drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway. Drive three hours east and you will be sunning or catching big blues at the beautiful North Carolina coast.

Winston-Salem has a long tradition of supporting both folk and fine arts. Here there are cultural, recreational and artistic opportunities for everyone.  On Easter morning thousands of people attend the famous sunrise service at Old Salem. And year after year the community performance of Handel’s Messiah delights crowds during the Christmas season.
 
Winston-Salem is also home to numerous churches providing opportunities for Piedmont students to serve the community and gain the practical experience required through the college curriculum.