Seeing a rainy forecast inevitably makes you want to curl up under the covers. Fortunately, Winston-Salem offers a wide variety of rainy-day activities. Fight that urge to stay home and get out using this guide on what to do on rainy days in Winston-Salem!
Updated August 2024
(1) Read a Book
Cuddling up with a good book is one of life’s greatest luxuries on a rainy day. Winston-Salem has several local bookstores where you can find your next read!
(2) Shop Local
If you’re feeling inspired, creative, and maybe a little funky, head to Design Archives. This store offers a uniquely curated selection of everything you could imagine, from locally-made jewelry and art to a solid record selection and vintage clothing. Check out even more vintage shops!
The classic shopping hub, Thruway, is also a fantastic place to go on a rainy day. Thruway offers several stores that appeal to just about everyone, like Francesca’s, Great Outdoor Provision Company, and many more!
(3) Catch Some Air
Do the kids have a lot of pent-up energy? Take them to Urban Air! The trampoline park has climbing walls, bumper cars, ropes courses, and – of course – trampolines.
(4) Get Your DIY On
Tapping into your more creative side can be one of the greatest ways to escape a rainy day funk. We’ve rounded up a list of awesome DIY classes near Winston-Salem.
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(5) Head to an Art Gallery
Winston-Salem is known as the City of Arts and Innovation for a reason! Wandering the halls and galleries of the Reynolda House or NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) is a perfect rainy day activity.
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(6) Play Indoor Games
Head to ROAR to play a game of boutique bowling, take a swing at their golf simulator, or experience Twisted Putter, ROAR’s indoor mini-golf course!
If you live closer to Clemmons, check out The Playground Golf + Sports Bar. True to their name, you can play golf on their simulators, along with football, dodgeball, and more!
(7) Play Games at a Local Bar
Bars and pubs offer more than just great drinks: play a round of pool or darts, try to beat the high score on an arcade machine, or take the stage for karaoke/open mic night. Check out our local bar guide!
(8) Watch a Movie
Watch a movie at our local downtown theatre, a/perture. Enjoy local concessions, beer and wine, and blockbuster movies – or maybe take a chance on an indie film.