When: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Where: winter, year-round
If you like: history, dining and drinks
Why you should go: Walk down the stone-and-brick pathways of Old Salem—the 1766 Moravian settlement and a living history museum in Winston-Salem—and you’ll stumble upon a surprising new gathering space bringing a modern twist to the neighborhood. Lot 63, named after the historic plot it sits on, is equal parts bakery, café, coffeehouse, pub, and wine bar with a bright, airy ambience. “We wanted a space in Old Salem where people could sit and stay awhile and enjoy the heart of our city,” says co-owner Chelsi Ross Wilkerson, whose great-grandfather Dewey Guy Wilkerson perfected and popularized the recipes for Moravian cookies, sugar cakes, and more at his bakery in the early 1930s. (The shop’s signature Moravian spice blend latte and its line of Wilkerson’s baked goods reflect his traditional ways.) If you’re visiting during Old Salem’s peak winter holiday season, follow the bold red back stairs down to Lot 63 Underground, a newly renovated, sanctuary-like lounge.
G&G tip: After the holiday festivities, the Old Salem museums close annually for the month of January, but after that well-deserved rest, they’ll devote all of 2026 to marking 260 years since the historic district’s settlement.
