I was very impressed by my first visit to Trosa. The store is spacious and bright. They have…read moreeverything from furniture to toys to clothes. I learned they also deliver if you need it. My son and I looked around and I found glasses I needed for a dollar a piece. I was exited because this was something I needed and would save me a lot of money. The employee who checked us out was super nice. He gave us mor einfo about the store and gave my son a free item because he was wearing a Star wars shirt. I will be back when I am in need of items for my home.

There's been a lot of talk about Trosa Thrift store around town lately. I've seen it all over…read moresocial media so a friend and I decided to check it out on a Friday afternoon. Trosa is located on Peters Creek Hwy in the Food Lion strip center at the Clemmonsville exit. It's easy to get to and there's plenty of parking which I love. Right inside the door is their whole furniture section, they have tons of tables, chairs, dressers , etc. they even have a whole section of office specific furniture. The prices are very reasonable. This would be a furniture flippers paradise. Towards the back they have shelves of everything from pillows to whole sets of dishes, sports equipment and the most medical mobility equipment I've ever seen anywhere. I'd say, if you are in need of a walker, a bath seat or portable toilet for someone look here because they probably have it at a fraction of the cost it would be to purchase new or rent. The clothing is grouped all together but they aren't keeping it organized as well as it needs to be. All different sizes were mixed in together and I quickly got frustrated and gave up. Both of us had found an item in the kitchen area we wanted so we headed to check out. The workers were very friendly as well. I'll definitely be checking out Trosa regularly in the future. Trosa supports substance abuse treatment. If you want to donate to them, they offer pick up for larger items or you can bring your items to their donation drop off around the back of the store. Just follow the signs.

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

Excellent animal rescue center and educational activities! Fabulous staff and friendly service for…read morekids. My child enjoyed every opportunity to meet animals in a relaxed and educational environment. They have a wonderful playground outside and is free. The animal tour is $10 / adult and $3 for kids. Worth every penny, my kid had never enjoyed animals until this trip. The outdoor animals are in excellent comfort and clean areas. We fed goats and pigs. Then we went inside and saw Guinea pigs, rabbits, and a lizard! Phenomenal educational opportunity!! You do need a reservation for the animal tours and they have summer camp so call Ahead to make sure it's available. Parking is in the lot.

I had the pleasure of visiting Innovation Quarter this weekend for Krankies Craft Fair at Wake…read moreForest Biotech Place. The facilities here are beautiful. There is a parking lot specifically for Biotech Place so you don't have to worry about finding street parking. The inside really is a sight to be seen! The tall ceilings with glass skylights are beautiful. The natural lighting creates a wonderful atmosphere. The conference rooms within are also really great. They have comfortable seating as well. Many of the walls also on a track so they can be slid back in order to expand the rooms. There is even a café on site. I didn't have time to get anything from there but it seem to be bustling with business. I had the pleasure of spending about 8 hour s here so by the time I left it was dark. The outside was well lit after dark and felt completely safe. Overall, it was really a cool experience to be able to visit Biotech Place.

From the owner: Wake Forest Innovation Quarter's goal is to be a leading hub for innovation in biomedical science,…read moreinformation technology and materials science where people are inspired to work, want to live, have an opportunity to learn and are able to play. Learn more about this vibrant knowledge community and innovation hub that allows ideas to take hold and supports creativity, innovation and sustained business growth in every way possible.

Love this cozy theater. The selections of films have a good range. I like the special events for…read morefilms like that sponsored by the students at Wake Forest on Sun RA. The place is a treasure for the community and culture of Winston Salem.

If you're looking for a real movie experience, not the loud, sticky-floor, corporate version,…read moreAperture is it. My wife and I have been coming to Aperture several times over the years, and every single visit has been great. We're actually here tonight to see Wuthering Heights, a movie she had to drag me to but if history tells me anything, I'll end up loving the experience anyway. That's what this place does. It makes you glad you came. The staff is always genuinely friendly, not the forced, robotic kind. The snack selection is excellent, and the beer options are consistently solid. It feels curated, thoughtful, and intentional--just like the films they choose to show. Anytime my wife suggests we go see a movie, I immediately say, "Let's go to Aperture," instead of one of the big box theaters. It's just a better vibe. You're in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, surrounded by great food spots, so it's easy to make a full night out of it. If you appreciate independent film, a relaxed atmosphere, and a theater that actually feels like part of the community, Aperture is the move. We'll keep coming back.

Too nice gentlemen came and picked up a couple of large pieces that I had a buffet and dining room…read moretable with four chairs. They moved in and out very quickly and took care not to bump things up against the wall and I'm very pleased with that. I will be having other things I will be donating to rescue Mission, and I hope those two young men will be the ones that come, if not, I'm sure they will send two other nice drivers.

This is one of the best thrift stores I have ever been to. Not only is the selection great, but the…read moreprices are very good and the people working there are super kind and helpful.

Cool new rotational art space in downtown Winston! We found this place on First Friday in the Arts…read moredistrict. They also have classes and artist talks. Can't wait to see what's next!

If you have any furniture and decor needs, or if you just get a weird kick out of browsing through…read morehome decor, this is the store for you! This particular location has so many items to choose from. If you're unfamiliar with Habitat Restores, they often have a combination of gently used donated items as well as new items from retailers like Safavieh. It seems like this location received new shipments of new items about once a week, so I'd recommend stopping in every couple of days if you are looking for a specific item. Prices are very reasonable and the staff here is so great! Be sure to check them out if you have any furniture needs, or again, if you just like to pretend you have furniture needs.

Ronald McDonald House is mostly known for his own for their homes outside of hospitals for family…read moreof pediatrics patients who live outside the county have a stress free place to eat, relax, shower & sleep at no cost. RMH provides this stress free environment not just at the house but also in the hospitality rooms at the hospitals. You receive the same top notch service, with offerings of water, sodas, juice, coffee, sandwiches and snacks. The value is immeasurable because of the peace and comfort you get during a stressful time of your life. Not having to worry about cost is a huge relief for anyone. They also have rolling carts and you can request snacks and drinks from there as well. All their volunteers and employees are caring and polite. You hope you never have to worry e to use their services but it's nice to know they are there.

We had the opportunity to use the services provided by the RMH at the Brenner Children's Hospital…read more This is an amazing service offered for families of little ones that are in the hospital. Very kind and compassionate employee!

horrible , rude supervisor when picking up furniture. refused to tie down our items so they didn't…read morefall while another staff tried to help us the supervisor told them not to and that they were done

Front staff can be very rude as if you're taking up their time…read more My partner and I walked in one afternoon (20 minutes before closing to be exact) and the woman at the counter said, "If you want something you'll need to make it quick because we're closing. So we looked at the woman, then at each other and simultaneously walked out the door. I understand the concept of wanting to leave on time, but that's never the way to treat a customer. I know personally if I feel rushed, I'm not going to buy anything. Customer service is an important part of any business and if that fails, everything else will too. Hopefully they'll work on improving theirs, but either way I won't be returning.

I've visited Old Salem numerous times over the years. I was pleased on my latest visit that new…read morebuildings and exhibits were open. There is a large parking area at the Visitor's Center. Tickets are $27 for a two day pass. The staff provides you with a map and circles all the stops so you will not miss a thing. You can go in any order you'd like. There is a lot of walking so make sure you have comfortable shoes on. There are also restroom stops along the way that are marked on your map as they are not obvious. In the buildings you can see various trades performed and learn about the Moravian history. I enjoyed the Doctor's House; Boy's School as I had not seen those before but it was great to see the other buildings again and get questions answered by the staff. MESDA is now an additional fee and not included with the Old Salem ticket. Then there are just two tours a day. The Frank L. Horton Museum has two self guided galleries. There are a few places to eat while at Old Salem. The Tavern of Old Salem is a sit down restaurant with table service. The Flour Box has sandwiches, pastries and salads as well as a traditional tea service. Winkler Bakery has breads, cookies and pastries. Old Salem has done a great job of preserving history and lots of the exhibits are hands on. There are signs that say "please touch" in some of the buildings.

We popped by on a whim and ended up spending a lovely, informative hour-plus strolling thought this…read morehistoric village site, which is a collection of restored old homes and businesses (and yes, gardens) from the 1700 and 1800s. Interestingly enough there are private residences mixed in as well. OK, so maybe it's really not incredibly riveting but it's still kinda interesting to see how early American life played out for Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples that lived in the South. A few of the buildings had docents in period dress relating the history of the particular house (some of these require separate admission tickets) or demonstrating their trades. For instance, we passed by a gunsmith's shop with a working craftsman inside, but it cost to go in. The whole area includes the Historic Town of Salem, the Gardens at Old Salem, the Frank L. Horton Museum Center, and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and is a few blocks from Winston-Salem's main downtown area, so probably best to park at the lot of the Museum/Gallery/visitor center and walk across the very cool Old Salem Covered Bridge to the village. We didn't have time to see all the grounds - which by the way, also have the site of the Original Site of Krispy Kreme Doughnut shop, which we did see, and were hugely disappointed by. It ain't nothing but an empty lot. But if you like old stuff like I do, you'll dig Old Salem even if you just go for half an hour. Plus it's mostly free.