Forsyth County is located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad, and Winston-Salem is its’ major city. Winston-Salem was named on 2004 as “one of America’s most livable communities”. Forsyth County is a great place to live and work and is a popular destination for retirees. Other towns in the county are Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Tobaccoville and Walkertown.

Cultural activities such as theater, symphony, film festivals, and opera have always positioned Winston-Salem as a leader in North Carolina. Winston is home to the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Housing is affordable in Forsyth County and local taxes are among the lowest in North Carolina. Forsyth County specializes in helping small businesses get started. As the economy has changed, Winston-Salem has taken a leading role in biomedical research, design, advanced software development and technology-based entrepreneurship.

There are still lots of rural areas in Forsyth County and with major interstates and highways, commuting is VERY manageable. From cultural activities to sports, from education to health care, from major universities to retirement opportunities, the quality of life in this Triad county is very good.

If you’re interested in Forsyth County and you are looking for a recreational/hobby farm, a home with acreage, rural land tract to build your dream home, or a great home in one of of Forsyth County’s many small towns and communities, call Carolina Farms & Homes. Listing and selling rural properties like these is our specialty and niche. Give us a call. Below, you’ll find lots of links about Forsyth County and Winston-Salem. Additionally, you can click to view an extensive list of Farm and Land links, ranging from the North Carolina Horse Council to the US Department of Agriculture.

SCHOOLS
Forsyth County Schools

COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Forsyth Technical Community College
Davidson County Community College
Surry County Community College


COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Salem College
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem State University
Piedmont Baptist College
High Point University
North Carolina School of the Arts

PARKS
Historic Bethabra Park
NC Zoo
Hanging Rock State Park
Pilot Mountain State Park
Parks & Greenways – Winston-Salem
Parks & Recreation – Forsyth County

LAND CONSERVATION
Piedmont Land Conservancy
Pilot View Resource Conservation and Development

GOLF COURSES
Winston-Salem Golf

HOSPITALS
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Forsyth Medical Center