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Our Favorite Eateries

Taqueria Luciano's ($)
Mexican; authentic tacos. Close to campus, on Reynolda Road.
Sweet Potatoes ($$)
Southern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options. Located on Trade St. in downtown WS (within walking distance of Wake Downtown shuttle).
Cugino Forno Pizzeria ($$)
Authentic Pizza Napoletana & gelato. Adjacent to Wake Downtown.
Yamas Mediterranean Street Food ($$)
Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian. Located in downtown W-S.
May Way Dumplings ($)
Chinese, Bubble Tea. Located in Reynolda Village (a 10 min. walk from campus).
Quanto Basta ($$)
Upscale-casual restaurant featuring housemade pasta dishes & italian entrees.
Forsyth Seafood Cafe ($$)
A taste of eastern NC specialties-- fresh seafood and all the sides!
Dough Joe's ($)
Doughnuts & coffee bar, WFU Alumni owned! Within walking distance of WFU campus.
Camino Bakery ($)
Local bakery and coffee shop located in downtown WSNC and in ZSR Library on campus.
Lavender and Honey Kitchen ($)
Seasonally-inspired heirloom recipes & decadent desserts. Influenced by European food trends, made from scratch.
Bobby Boy Bakeshop ($$)
Artisan pastries and breads.

Salem Lake
Cycle, hike, run, boat, fish or picnic at this 365-acre lake with a 7-mile trail that offers a scenic view of the lake at all times.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
The centerpiece of the Reynolda Historic district in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (and within walking distance from campus). Explore masterpieces of American art in the restored 1917 mansion of R.J. and Katharine Reynolds.
Pilot Mountain State Park
Located just half an hour from Winston-Salem, Pilot Mountain a treasured North Carolina state park. Great place for a hiking, paddling, fishing, climbing, and picnicking.