Summer is all about getting outside and making the most of these long days! Forsyth County and North Carolina embodies this summer spirit like no other. There are so many fun things to do this season. Creating a summer bucket list is the perfect way to ensure you don’t miss any summer staples. Below are a few ideas to add to your list.
Have a Picnic Lunch or Dinner
Forsyth County has tons of great parks that are perfect for a picnic. Whether you want to set up at a picnic table or put out a blanket, there are so many scenic options.
Go On a NC Waterfall Tour
Did you know North Carolina is often called the Land of Waterfalls? The state got the name thanks to it being home to hundreds of waterfalls. While a large number of them are located in the mountains, there are also some in the Piedmont and Central NC. We even have one right here in Winston-Salem at Reynolda Gardens.
Enjoy Extra Cold Ice Cream at Chill Nitro
At Chill Nitro, ice cream is made with liquid nitrogen. This makes for very creamy and extremely cold ice cream, which is perfect for the summer heat!
Location: 616 W 4th Street, Winston-Salem
Winston Waterworks Water Park
While it’s not huge, Winston Waterworks is a fun water park right here in Forsyth County. It features a kids’ water play zero entry area, pool with a water slide and a lazy river.
Location: 3584 Winston Lake Road, Winston-Salem
Have a Water Play Day at Home
Turn your yard into a water play place with anything and everything that provides splashy fun. A few ideas are water tables, kiddie pools, water guns or balloons, bubbles and a slip-n-slide.
Spend a Day at Tanglewood
One of the best things about Tanglewood is it has almost everything you could want to do outside! Amenities include an aquatic center with a pool, splash pad, lazy river and kids’ water play area, horseback riding, volleyball, walking and biking trails, tennis, playgrounds, golf, fishing, dog park and picnic shelters.
Location: 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmon
Pick Blueberries or Peaches at a Local Farm
While this item means you likely will need to travel outside of Forsyth County, it’s well worth it for fresh blueberries and peaches. Peach season in NC is typically all summer into September, and blueberry season usually lasts through July.
Kayak or Fish at Salem or Winston Lake
Head over to Salem Lake or Winston Lake for a day of kayaking or fishing or both. You can rent kayaks and fishing boats at both lakes. Please note you must have a valid North Carolina fishing license to fish at either destination.
Locations: Salem Lake – 815 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem and Winston Lake – 1344 Winston Park Drive, Winston-Salem
Play Putt-Putt at Adventure Landing
Nothing says summer quite like a game of Putt-Putt. You don’t need to go all the way to the beach to play either! In addition to Putt-Putt, Adventure Landing has an arcade and water bumper boats.
Location: 1600 S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem
Cool Off with a Day Trip to the Mountains
A great way to avoid the heat is to go somewhere that’s not as hot! The NC mountains have tons of great towns and cities to explore, and most are noticeably cooler.
Visit a Sunflower Farm
Enjoy a flower that symbolizes all that summer is about – the sunflower. We have a great option for sunflowers right here in Forsyth County – Dewberry Farm. Sunflower season in NC typically runs from mid-July through August.
Location: 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville
