Roughly 30 miles west of Greensboro, North Carolina, is the suburb of Winston-Salem. In the southeast portion of Winston-Salem is The Village, a primarily residential neighborhood. The zip code for The Village is 27104, and it is part of Forsyth County. Residents of The Village enjoy close proximity to Interstate 40, which provides a nearly direct route into downtown Greensboro. However, the suburb of Winston-Salem provides plenty to see and do closer to home.
Several higher education options are within a short drive of The Village. These include Salem College, Winston-Salem State University, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Also in this area is the Bowman Gray Stadium, the longest running racetrack featuring weekly races for NASCAR. Racing fans head here on Saturday nights during the spring and summer months to watch the best in short-track racing at this affordable, family-friendly stadium.
For outdoor recreation, there is no shortage of parks near The Village. One of the most popular of these is Reynolds Park, which offers a recreation center and a public 18-hole golf course. Washington Park is also in the area and offers a variety of baseball/softball fields and nature trails.
For local shopping, nearby Peters Creek Parkway offers a variety of options, including Cooks Shopping Center, Market Place Shopping Center, and Parkway Plaza – Winston. Among the shopping and dining options at these centers are an Office Depot, Rite Aid, Big Lots, and IHOP. There is also a movie theater for family entertainment and a grocery store. A larger shopping mall is situated a few miles farther west of The Village neighborhood.