Some urban areas are recognized for a dedication to the arts. Others are lauded for the educational opportunities they afford their residents. Still others are known for rich and colorful historical legacies. Winston-Salem is recognized for all of the above and more, as is Huntcliff, one of neighborhoods within the metro area.
The community’s proximity to business 40, the main east/west corridor through the downtown area, makes it easy for residents to travel among various cultural, historical and educational venues throughout the area.
The historic attractions of Old Salem are within 10 miles of beautiful, stately Huntcliff. The Old Salem Museums and Gardens district personifies life as the early settlers knew it. Seventy percent of the buildings on display are authentic. Artisans and craftsmen in period dress demonstrate the crafts that helped establish Old Salem as a viable, economic force to be reckoned with in bygone days.
Educational opportunities abound for Huntcliff residents. There are quite a few private learning institutions for grades K through 12. The area is also close to four institutions of higher learning: Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem State University; the University of North Carolina School of the Arts; and Salem College, a prestigious liberal arts college for women that traces its beginnings to 1772.
The arts district located at Sixth and Trade Streets is a popular Winston-Salem attraction. Huntcliff residents can readily attend the Revolve Film and Music Festival and visit Carolina Music Ways, an organization dedicated to preserving the diverse musical genres that have sprung up within Winston-Salem’s surroundings.
Residents who choose to live in the Huntcliff area of Winston Salem have a long list of benefits to enjoy.