Winston-Salem, North Carolina

This city of 185,776 people offers residents a variety of arts venues and attractions and is known as the City of the Arts. According to the Chamber of Commerce, it has lower living expenses than most other places in America, while being one of the top 20 American cities for a good quality of life.

Although it's small, Winston-Salem is only about a 90-minute drive from the larger metropolises of Raleigh and Charlotte for when you need some big-city action. However, if arts are on your mind, you may be better off to stay right where you are. In fact, many people from the big city come here for the arts.

One of the main things the city is known for is music. The home of Tanglewood Park, the Downtown Summer Music Series, and BellSouth Jazz & Blues, music is everywhere. Long before these music festivals existed, Moravian settlers brought music to the area, and through modern corporate support and philanthropy, the city has developed as an arts center. It raises a million dollars every year to support local arts events and artists. Visit artist studios, purchase original works to suit your home decor, or attend the symphony, ballet, or theater.

Or you can take the kids to stock car racing or skeet shooting or cheer on the Winston-Salem Warthogs at the ballpark.

Winston-Salem: great arts and a great quality of life.

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