Greensboro, NC

Greensboro Historical Museum
The museum has an important exhibit of the Greensboro Sit-Ins during the Civil Rights Movement; the lunch-counter sit-ins began at Greensboro Woolworth's Building and inaugurated the “Active Non-violent Confrontation tactic, which was more powerful than Passive Non-violent Confrontation tactics (boycotts); Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 2p-5p; 130 Summit Ave; 336-373-2043

Barn Dinner Theatre
Broadway-style play after a buffet meal at the oldest dinner theater in the country; performances are year-round evenings; call for reservations; Admission fee; Box Office hours: Mon-Tue 9a-5p; Wed-Fri 9a-8p; Sat 10a-7p and Sun 11a-5p; 120 Stage Coach Trail; 336-292-2211 or 800-668-1764; HTTP://WWW.BARNDINNER.COM

Carolina Theatre
First opened in 1927, this restored vaudeville theater serves as one of Greensboro's premier performing arts centers, showcasing theater, dance, concerts and films; on the National Register of Historic Places; admission fee varies; call Box office Mon-Fri 9a-5p; 310 South Greene Street; 336-333-2605; HTTP://WWW.CAROLINATHEATRE.COM

Blandwood Mansion
Once home to Governor John Motley Morehead and now a National Historic Landmark; Blandwood was constructed in the 1790s as a farmhouse; in 1844, it was transformed into a antebellum plantation mansion; it is the oldest example of Italianate architecture in the U.S. and filled with original antique furnishings; Tue-Sat 11a-2p; Sun 2p-5p; 447 West Washington Street; 336-272-5003; http://www.blandwood.org

Winston-Salem, NC

Old Salem Museum & Gardens
As one of the most authentic living history restorations in the United States, Old Salem lets you stroll through a restored town and gardens, and experience life as the Moravians did beginning in 1753; 900 Old Salem Road; 336-721-7300; http://www.oldsalem.org

Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts
Treasures lie in the details of this museum; upon closer examination you come to realize that many of the crafts displayed were by African American artisans from the days of slavery, some of the work is stunning in its execution; Tue-Sat 9:30a-4:30p, Sun 1:30p-4:30p; 924 South Main Street in Old Salem; 336-721-7364; http://www.oldsalem.org

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art
SECCA is a multi-cultural center that often features African American artists and their works; Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 2-5p; 750 Marguerite Drive; 336-725-1904; http://www.secca.org

Downtown Arts District
Neighborhood organization of artist studios, residences and businesses dedicated to the promotion of arts and culture through education, entertainment, and trade; a good place to locate specialty items, antiques and curios; Sixth and Trade Streets; 336-761-1955; http://www.dadaws.org

Museum of Anthropology
Encourages public awareness of and responsibility towards anthropological resources and research programs of the Wake Forest University; museum also has a number of African and Native American exhibits; 1834 Wake Forest Road at Wake Forest University; 336-758-5282; http://www.wfu.edu/MOA

Reynolda House Museum of American Art
A magnificent structure built in 1912-17 by Katharine Smith and Richard Joshua Reynolds, founder of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; 64-room country house was centerpiece of a 1,067-acre estate with a village and model farm; today the large, two-story living room is surrounded by a cantilevered gallery of fine American Art; the house was fully restored in 2005; tours Tue-Sun 10a-4:30p; 2250 Reynolda Road; 336-758-5150 or 888-663-1149

Hanes Art Gallery
Features works by emerging artists and student artists; Mon-Fri 11a-5p, Sat-Sun 1p-5p; 1834 Wake Forest Road at Wake Forest University; 336-758-5585; http://www.wfu.edu/art/gallery/gall_index.html

High Point, NC

Furniture Shopping
Home to more than 70 furniture stores who showcase every imaginable furniture style, shoppers often lose themselves at the Home Furnishings Capital of the World; for a complete shopping guide, including maps to furniture stores, contact High Point CVB; 800-720-5255

World's Largest Chest of Drawers
Originally built in 1926, then restored as a four-story 18th century chest of drawers to call attention to High Point as the Home Furnishings Capital of the World; 508 North Hamilton Street; 800-872-5255

High Point Museum
Winner of the 2006 American Association of Museums Publications Design Competition within the category of institutions with budgets under $500,000; judges awarded the museum Honorable Mention in the educational resources category for its African American Gallery Guide; Museum 
Tue-Sat 10a-4:30p,
Sun 1p-4:30p; Historic Park Sat 10a-4p, 
Sun 1p-4p; 1859 East Lexington Ave; 336-885-1859; http://www.highpointmuseum.org

Lewisville, NC

Westbend Vineyards
Yes, the region is another of America's emerging winery districts; 5394 Williams Road; 336-945-5032; http://www.westbendvineyards.com