About The Graylyn Estate
The Graylyn Estate, built in 1927 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2015 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. Built by the Gray family in the 1920s and 1930s, Bowman Gray, Sr. was a "captain of industry" and a president of the R.J. Reynolds tobacco company. The Graylyn Estate was built at a time where families such as his were moving out from the city to the countryside to construct even grander estates. The Graylyn Estate boasted elegance in design, opulence, and progressive technological capabilities for the era. The Winston-Salem estate is now managed by the Wake Forest University and is dedicated to supporting the university through student scholoarship funding. For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
The Graylyn Estate is located approximately 4 miles from the Smith Reynolds Airport and approximately 26 miles from the Piedmont Triad International Airport. Located in the heart of North Carolina, Winston-Salem is within easy driving distance from Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Richmond, Virginia. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to The Graylyn Estate
Heading to The Graylyn Estate? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for The Graylyn Estate?
No central reservation system listed for The Graylyn Estate. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251735) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to The Graylyn Estate?
The Graylyn Estate is located approximately 4 miles from the Smith Reynolds Airport and approximately 26 miles from the Piedmont Triad International Airport. Located in the heart of North Carolina, Winston-Salem is within easy driving distance from Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte, and Richmond, Virginia. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Sa…
How do I contact The Graylyn Estate?
You can reach the park at phone: 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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