The Massive Roadside Oddities of Winston - Salem North Carolina / Winter Road Trip Thru Ice & Snow

Roadside Oddities around Winston-Salem

[@Leolady444]

15:31 😂😂 Was totally rooting for the wacky inflatable flailing arm man too... 😁😁

[@littlesthobo182]

It was a moment that brought us all together. 😜

[@TheDailyWoo]

The hero we all didn’t know we needed

[@robin5380]

@@TheDailyWoo “Balloon guy” 🤣🤣🤣thanks for that

[@gurleykristin]

Yessss!!! 💕🎉👍👏

[@melisagilbert4486]

I laughed so hard I cried oh that was hilarious 🤣 😂

[@christinewall9013]

Good Morning! The Empire State Building was modeled after what was originally called the Reynolds Building in WS. It is now the Cardinal Kimpton Hotel. There is or was a framed note and pic of the Empire State Building sent on the 50th anniversary of the Reynolds Building saying "Happy Anniversary, Dad."

[@TheDailyWoo]

That’s very cool

[@cliftontesh3335]

The Empire state building sends it a father's day card every year too 😁

[@hardinglax24]

We still call it the Reynolds Building. The Reynolds Building just now houses the Kimpton Hotel.

[@RacerGirl48]

My cousin works for Reynolds and has stayed there

[@RoryGFan-39]

Wow that's awesome, I've lived in Winston my entire life and didn't know that

[@airborne8580]

The Chester drawers are actually in High Point North Carolina next to Winston-Salem North Carolina The Massive chair is in Thomasville North Carolina

[@vxlley_flower5672]

I was gonna say

[@helgabullabong]

I swear Ballon guy turned to you with an "I did it" when he stood up!!

[@erica.e.emily1]

I saw that too! He looked so proud of himself! 😄

[@arnoldgirl93]

I am so glad you visited the Shell station!

[@annsmith7393]

The chest of drawers was originally built in 1926 and was a functional building serving as a welcome center for the furniture market , this version is built around the original ' bureau'

[@albertringshauser7267]

You always seem to find the most amazing things. Please keep on looking for them. Today there are a couple of football games. Got a family get-together today. Can't say when and where. I will just have to let you guess. Till next time, stay warm and stay off the ice.

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Thanks for sharing with us Ann 👍

[@eddieradford113]

Be safe out in the bad weather walking an driving but keep the great videos coming

[@jamesjohnson8422]

Just so everyone know, that chest of drawers with the socks hanging out in the thumbnail, that's in High Point, NC.

[@thatcrazychicken]

And it’s located in High Point not Winston Salem….. 😅

[@steveray7770]

Shell gas station has two painted fuel pumps as one is "yellow" and one is"red". Back in the old days there were only two kind of leaded gas in which the colored yellow represented regular and red was for premium and it's color was actually red. Awesome they kept the two colors on the fuel pumps.

[@jimhaines8370]

the number boards you couldn't read was the cost of gas same as today just a lot less and paper printed which has sun damaged until unreadable as you saw.

[@WanderIndiana]

That balloon guy was a roller coaster of emotion. Thanks for sticking around, and celebrating the achievement.

[@littlesthobo182]

It's hard to watch someone struggle so much.

[@NadaSurferTube]

Uplifting content, for sure.

[@candygirl2030]

Between the giant chair , The Chester drawer, The Shell Gas Station and the Stay Puff Marshmallow guy and all the places you've been too you sir inspire me to Travel😍

[@TheDailyWoo]

Get out there ! It’s fun

[@RichardFelstead1949]

@@TheDailyWoo Will there be The Giant Woo erected somewhere?

[@sbanana210]

don't come to winston where adam said go it's not a safe area to be alone

[@mekalferrell980]

Lol ima Winston native, waughtown area Isn’t safe at all

[@JAYZIGGY5]

My dad worked for Thomasville furniture and received that same chair as the presidents award. Only its regular sized but it has the same color cushion fabric and everything. It's still in their living room.

[@louiseshrewsbury5515]

That is so Awesome

[@JAYZIGGY5]

@@louiseshrewsbury5515 It is. But it's the most uncomfortable chair in the house

[@louiseshrewsbury5515]

@@JAYZIGGY5 oh no. Hate to hear that.

[@gummodude]

That was exciting seeing the balloon guy straighten out especially with your enthusiastic commentary!!

[@electricturd]

Adam, 2 years ago we met in Epcot during the reopening of WDW due to Covid . We discussed mac and cheese in the pavilion tent. And now you come to my hometown of Winston Salem!!! Welcome to our home

[@TheDailyWoo]

Love me some Mac and cheese

[@GarageGuitar07]

You must be psychic Adam because you’re in my area and literally just visited every place I had on my list to take you if we had been able to meet up! I was really hoping to show you around but you figured out all the cool spots yourself. Right next to the Mickey pot is Old Salem which is a 250 year old Moravian settlement and some very old and amazing structures and huge cemetery. You did our area proud. Thanks for visiting. Still on my bucket list to meet you one of these days!

[@bobmarlowe3390]

I play my trombone with the Moravian band every December for the Candle Tea in Old Salem.

[@benwith1n528]

Inflatable tube man making it all the way up is just the inspiration I needed to get through the day. Thanks Woo!

[@helgabullabong]

Chester drawers! Too cute. Wouldn't it be cool if you could live in those drawers!

[@heidikatzer9363]

I love seeing momma woo in these videos! You two act soo much alike. She needs her own channel.

[@vernonsanders371]

It doesn't get any better then that shell station . North Carolina is full of gems 2 look at

[@TravisHargiss]

My grandma used to call a dresser the same thing and I didn’t know she was saying chest of drawers, I thought Chester drawers too lol.

[@BeeTeePee]

I still call it a Chester Drawers to this day.

[@ShelleeGraham]

LOVED the SHELL Station and the giant furniture 🪑 pieces, coffee ☕️ pot! You were 😆 laughing and having a ball! THANKS Adam!

[@steventhompson8333]

Wow! I was born and raised in Winston-Salem and know about all of the sites you showcase in this video. I kinda take those historical things for granted. I’m glad you enjoyed and thank you for sharing with the world.

[@beekneed]

@Steven Thompson I know, right? I live in one of the row houses (Fogle Flats) just across the street from the coffee pot. It's fun to discover this video at random and know that while I was probably indoors, balled up in a down comforter on one of the loveliest snow days we've had in a while, there was someone out there filming something I see every day but take totally for granted. Seeing local sights on film, through someone else's curious & enthusiastic eyes is refreshing and inspires me to get out & about & take things in more 🥰

[@privatepilot4064]

My Mom used to say “tarantula rain” instead of “torrential rain”. Gotta love our moms!

[@TheDailyWoo]

I love that so much

[@jenniferlewis1639]

Can I just say that we all need a friend cheering us on like how Adam cheers on that inflatable advertisement. 🤣

[@DonnyMusto]

The Mickey Coffee Pot is a large tin coffee pot which is a local landmark in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The coffee pot was created in 1858 by tinsmiths Julius and Samuel Mickey as an advertisement for their tin shop on South Main Street. The pot is considered to be a symbol of hospitality and an unofficial symbol of the city.

[@kevinconaway1727]

The giant socks hanging out the giant Chester Drawers lol loved them, yep my mother said it the same, never even thought how i said it till you pointed it out Adam, hope your mom has a safe journey home tonight, back to warmer weather, pleased old tube man got up there 😂 Thankyou

[@ninglesworld]

So close, yet still to far. Welcome to N.C. again Adam. I’m up in the mountains near Asheville, Maggie Valley area. Anyway your close to the “NC Transportation Museum” located in “Salisbury NC”. If your into vintage cars, trains, and interactions such as a small train ride and railroad things, you may want to put that on your travel list for future play time. At least a worth of looking up. On a lighter side, you even had me rooting on the blow floppy guy. 😊

[@chloethompson5567]

And you're near a wonderful train museum in Newton, NC. My husband & I volunteer there and would love for you to come visit.

[@sweetmeatnc1504]

@@chloethompson5567 ive been there back when i was in boy scouts. Was pretty cool from what i remember.

[@kristicadarette2903]

The wiggly jiggly man did make it all the way up after all!!! Love it!!!

[@jacobcarpenter4825]

It truly is the little things that make the world so wonderful! Love the "get away" feeling from worldly things when I watch your videos!! Good vibes and Good times!! Don't ever stop!!

[@voyager0156]

That Shell station and oversized dresser are worth the stops! Thank you for sharing the sites of Winston-Salem! Its's been too long since I visited the town, so thank you for sharing the history of the area! Your travel vlogs are awesome Adam! Now I am craving Moravian cookies!!

[@TerryB751]

The most amazing video yet. 😁 Goes to show that with enough determination, the balloon guy could overcome the wind and cold and be a proud member of the community. Maybe he sleeps in the "chester drawers".

[@19queenbee55]

Loved those giant structures! Especially loved the balloon man rising to victory and waving with glee!

[@rhondaz356]

That Shell Station is so cool, and boy could I use that oversized bureau. The hidden gems you're uncovering, and sharing with us, on this fantastic roadtrip, Adam... 👏🤠💥

[@Sunny8888]

Winston Salem is a nice area. That Shell Station reminds us of how people took time to be creative and live interesting lives in past years. I had a chance to take the R.J. Reynolds tour back in the 60's with my parents.

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Oh my God...those things are enormous!! I love that gigantic furniture...it's exquisite!

[@SuperBigshug]

I and all my family have always said “Chester drawers”. Probably always will. 😂

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Hi Adam good morning its cold and freezing in FL this morning as well. . You definately need ar hot cup of beverage today! Stay warm, and be safe. Thankyou for sharing these adventures with us.

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

Those are pretty amazing I loved the Mickey pot now I understand a little bit better about the furniture capital of the United States! Thank you stay warm stay safe live to vlog another day!

[@artdebogallery]

This was a fun one! Love seeing the giant chair, chest of drawers! And no Adam, you aren’t along with hearing ‘Chester’ drawers haha. We just heard it said quickly. Hilarious watching that balloon advertisement finally make it standing up. Haha, crazy fun.You caught that just right! I love the movie Michael, where John Travolta wants to see the world’s largest frying pan. Forget where that is. Like to visit that. Enjoying seeing the snow, sorry for those having a hard time in it.

[@gurleykristin]

What a cool part of the country!! Thank you for sharing 😊💕

[@cindymetcalf2924]

Dang Adam, I live in Winston. I would have loved to have run into you on your adventure. Be safe.

[@joedougherty5038]

Awesome video, Adam! I live outside Orlando now, but I've lived in Roanoke, VA and High Point, NC so your recent road trip has brought back a lot of memories. Driven by most of these places, but never stopped to really soak them in. Olde Salem is a step back in time loaded with history. Thomasville is one of my all-time favorite small-towns. But hearing that wind and seeing that snow reminds me why I moved to Florida. Thanks for all you do!

[@caroljames6371]

Thank you, Adam, for the fun you're sharing with us. After a 3-hour 24"+ snow clearing, this vid was very much welcomed!

[@deanchambers5934]

Adam you are one of the best on youtube, Your videos with your Mom and Dad are classics, a lot of us can relate to memories. Keep up the great work because you are so entertaining.

[@fondaproctor9034]

I love roadside oddities. That is what travel is all about to me. Since I don’t travel anymore, I am thankful for your videos! 💕

[@pjtraxxas1221]

Love these videos, watching them from Canada. Thanks Adam. Stay warm.

[@sonicdishes]

Thanks for Sharing as always! I grew up in the High Point area. I had never seen the Mr. Imagination Wall! Always love passing the Shell Station!

[@greggseiter1412]

Never saw a Shell gas station like that before, and probably never would have known that those existed until now. I grew up with several Shell station in my neighborhood growing, and had several friends that worked in the service maintenance stalls they use to have that would service my car. Thanks for sharing this. Very interesting video again.

[@TracyfromNC]

Grew up with rhis awesome station

[@theathjr]

Adam you are so genuine. Florida/California boy when you see snow or ice. Love it. Absolutely LOVE IT

[@vonitadustylgreen2914]

Adam thank you. I love the history of old towns and the awesome things around the towns... Stay safe. Stay well. Stay blessed

[@brianb2837]

Hey Adam! A snowy day for your latest adventure with you and your mom! Just a really chilly 🥶 adventure. Have a great day, stay warm and stay safe!

[@beetlehound]

The BIG Chair in Thomasville is an amazing site! Hard to believe that Thomasville and Lexington were built on furniture and now nothing remains!

[@Blessard23]

Love all your videos lots of interesting things you show Great job Keep it going

[@missshai9681]

Such a fun video! Thank you for the smiles 🙂

[@Coopdog-dp5eq]

The inflatable wavy arms pawn shop advertising guy was the greatest most inspiringly victorious thing I've seen in a long time!

[@jackiemack8653]

Those balloons a dime a dozen in NY and not shocked by 2 inches of snow.

[@njgordy]

Greetings from Pilot Mountain NC. I have enjoyed your videos for several years. I especially enjoy the ones you post when you are in this area. Happy travels.

[@weswilson1622]

These are the kind of videos I genuinely enjoy. Especially when when they have my old stomping grounds of Thomasville and High Point. I've realized there is no doubt we sure do seem to love our giant furniture in the area.😆

[@mavgrab74]

The shell gas station is really cool, I need to get out of Florida more often.

[@Jackson352]

So surreal to see you checking out things in my neck of the woods. Hope you enjoyed your time here!

[@Apollo-vc6sc]

Hey Adam, High Point local here! Thanks for stopping by and admiring our "Chester Drawers." I've been a fan of yours for YEARS, since you were still uploading back on the original channel. I also recognized a lot of the other High Point landmarks in this video, I drive by them every day. This was a treat for sure, I look forward to future uploads from your channel.

[@Buster92961]

Adam your videos bring a smile to my face. Very entertaining and enjoyable.

[@positivepikachu3764]

"Wow" those are hugely awesome. The lions in the video looks like adult simba from the lions king. Love you videos Adam fan from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤.

[@candarianpumpkin]

I was just thinking the other day that it seems like ages since you showed a dancing tube man. You did not disappoint. I was yelling with you...on the inside. :)

[@michaelcelinski7915]

Cool video of some very interesting roadside oddities Adam! Thank you!

[@louannchipman1749]

Thanks for coming to my hometown! Winston-Salem is where I took my first breath. People used to ask me where I was from when I was a kid and I would say "where the Winston and Salem cigarettes come from"! Lots of kewl things in your video - thank you for taking us along!

[@lizsweeny4347]

I moved from So Cal, Orange County, as well, to Winston Salem NC. I love it here 💕 Thank you for visiting my new town and bringing awareness to this quirky city. I suggest you visit Bethania NC, it's so cute and Greylyn Estate, also in Winston Salem ✌

[@j.daniel6516]

Adam thank you for sharing this video of a beautiful and interesting part of this country. You have a pep in your step now and we are the beneficiaries of your efforts.

[@soohiogal]

Very cool! You had me cheering for the inflatable man as well! lol! 😛 Never been down in that area. Awesome huge furniture items displayed.

[@daronmarkley826]

Thanks so much Adam for taking the time as cold as you said it was to document such a beautiful snow filled town also I was glad you took the time to read the various historical plaques it really was nice to learn some thing about that town and I must say Adam your quiet the trooper to be out filming in such cold weather now with that being said peace ☮️ love ❤️ and happiness to you Adam and your Mom and I’ll see you on the next Adams Big Adventure wherever it takes you also please be safe out there

[@lynnelovett8999]

Nice back roadside vlog Mr. Adam. You get in and stay safe and warm. Say hello to mom Woo for us and for her to have safe travels back to Florida.

[@davie941]

hi adam , that makes me feel brrrrrrrrr lol , great video again , i call it a chest A drawers , well done and thank you adam 😊

[@Parker_World_Tv]

I am so happy that you visited Thomasville because that's where I live!! Thank you so much Adam!! 👍🏻😊💗

[@dustinthompson3899]

That's my hometown! I clicked immediately when I saw Winston-Salem I the title! Great video, as always!

[@michaelselman9885]

Good morning.☕ Happy Sunday. Another fun vlog. Nice way 2 start my Sunday. Thank you once again 4 letting us join you. Glad I did. Missed mama Woo. Enjoy your time together. Safe travels 2 you both back 2 the sunshine state. God is your pilot. Have a blessed one. 💕🙏🏼🌴🌞😎

[@robertjean659]

Love the old Shell gas station. Always interesting looking at the oversized objects in and around the US. Just a toasty 90 deg f. In Melbourne Australia today. Great vid Adam. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@reneebarrow4697]

Enjoyed another wonderful video. All the "unique" things. I hope your mom can get out and do one more video with you before she heads home. She is great and you are too. Stay warm and happy trails.

[@mariepatterson2253]

Loved your vlog and especially the balloon man. I love those things and he was so proud he made it🎖️:-)

[@jamesbeshears6717]

Even though I was living in the area in the late 90s ...I wasn't aware of the story of that wall. Always thought WTH when I drove by it Thanks again for the drive down memory lane. Haven't been back to Thomasville/High Point areas since I've left NC ✌🕉☃️

[@rome252]

I have lived in WS for 20 years. I just drive by the wall and never look at it

[@CHARLESCRANFORD]

I have been watching your videos for a while and was wondering when you were going to come to my hometown of Thomasville. You pretty much went to all the weird stuff I take my friends that have never visited here to. Keep up the good work making entertaining videos.

[@missdaisy5736]

Oh my goodness Adam the Shell station was amazing, but then the next thing you showed us was Mickey’s coffee pot!!!! That is you I would love to see a tribute go up for Adam the world having discovered Mickey’s coffee pot in Winston Salem and showing it to the world👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👊⭐️⭐️⭐️ I could not have enjoyed seeing this historical 1850s coffee pot replica nearly as much if you had not found it.! And by chance had I ever seen it before you showed it to us I would have definitely said the Coffee pot is a salute to our good friend, ADAMTHEWOO! Congratulations Adam, the Mickey brothers knew you were coming☝️☝️☝️☃️👍🏻❤️⭐️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@kristymace3691]

This was neat! Love the huge furniture!👍

[@tawnyamahaffey2377]

My hubby and I live close to Winston and have lived in Winston before. We both are laughing that you are showing us stuff we’ve never seen in our own town lol! Thanks for this video!

[@ernestojr.acosta972]

I’m moving to Winston Salem NC soon and I’m so excited to visit all those sites especially the “Chester drawers.” Great and very informative video.

[@jackiemack8653]

Lots of crime in Winston now. Good luck!

[@lindaroane3344]

Born and raised here in Winston-Salem. You make everything I've seen all my life look and sound so exciting. I'm just a mile south of the shell station.

[@edd2771]

For those of us from the northeast, the absolute wonderment at fallen snow, the sheer terror of walking on snow covered grass, and the fascination with a guy spreading salt…It’s all very…charming 🤣

[@littlesthobo182]

Isn't it just?!

[@pj123xyz]

Lol, yeah and I was thinking really dude, you couldn’t just brush off that light dusting of snow to read that sign. Also the comment about driving 20 miles thru the snow and ice…what?🤣

[@littlesthobo182]

@@pj123xyz Today's is even better. He's talking about "icy" roads and there's barely a sign of winter in sight.

[@jackiemack8653]

Yes it's too funny. The ramps were snow covered at the Shell station? Barely anything on them! Wow! You would freak out in the Northeast!

[@sweetmeatnc1504]

@@jackiemack8653 we get a lot of black ice here. Roads can be completely fine looking, but totally covered in a thin sheet of ice. Depending on how weathered the asphalt is, at a glance it can look almost dry.

[@tinkerbitch82]

Whoo hooo thats my hometown! Born and raised in the triad and that chest of drawers building has ALWAYS been my fav 😍

[@coffeenut9154]

my new favorite you tube person and love it that you brought your mom on your adventures

[@littlesthobo182]

You are going to be hooked.

[@coffeenut9154]

@@littlesthobo182 I am already love the daily woo

[@just2creative]

Cool content. It was chester drawers in my household as well. Also in the 60's the Reynolds Tobacco Co. had a building off the highway in Winston Salem displaying giant cigarette packs. Always looked forward to seeing that whenever we drove by.

[@Highland804]

I grew up in California. I call those "dressers".

[@kellygwyn2721]

Nice, vlog. I’ve lived in Winston Salem for 24 years and I found myself making sure you got it right. 😃

[@MeredithHopkins]

Krispy Kreme was founded by Vernon Rudolph, who bought a yeast-raised recipe from a New Orleans chef, rented a building in 1937 in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and began selling to local grocery stores. The Krispy Kreme is still open in Old Salem!! You outta check it out. We went when we were there a year and a half ago.

[@quea321]

My grandmother lived down the street from this gas station I saw it everyday...kind of took it for granted how special it is.❤

[@coastuncle1965]

No Shall You !!!! am I wrong? I don't think I heard join me....shall you? Adam, when you get merchandise for the channel do a hat that says ...shall you. Look at ABL on KZbin...he has a hat that says ...I Digress. Love the show.

[@amanaarendall5993]

Love the roadside oddities. They are everywhere in this country! Thanks also for your attention to the ART-- sculptures, statues, advertising, architecture, murals, etc. The oddities are art as well, and their humor is SO needed right now. It is as if the people from the past said " Here- you are going to NEED this someday..." NEXT VIDEO: Mom takes Adam boot and glove shopping!

[@ZonDog]

That She'll station is unreal Adam! Very cool.

[@janislyn58]

We had a Duncan Phyfe table and chairs growing up. I wish I had it today. Thomasville was the headquarters of Thomasville furniture. I recognized the name but didn’t put it together right away lol. Fun vlog thank you!

[@charlottedavis5120]

I was lucky enough to inherit a Duncan Phyfe coffee table from my grandmother

[@hittheroadwithsteveandsandee]

We took a road trip to Key West was gonna visit these places but we didn't have time. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@connieblack5276]

Yeah balloon guy! 🎉🎊😂 Thanks again for a fun vlog.

[@wynnmatthews1858]

Glad to see you went by the Shell Station. I remember when it was facing demolition and not preserved as it is today. Also glad you saw it during the day and inclimite weather. It is in a ROUGH neighborhood. The RJR building was the model for the empire state. Same architect. No longer RJR HQ. It is currently a hotel an restaurant.

[@believergurl5423]

This was so fun ,I only found you a few days ago. So I have been binge watching. Can you say kindred spirit ?? Thanks for being you, and sharing.

[@smitty74usmc]

Adam is in my home town. I wish I knew you were out there, I would have liked to stop and say hi. :)

[@traceyelliott2902]

I started laughing so hard at the "lolly man".. Which is what my 3 year old grand daughter calls them.🤣🤣. I live near the NC border in SC, and I've really been enjoying your videos!!

[@jamieadisneyfan8317]

Thanks for sharing all those places. And yes, I was raised calling those "chester drawers" too. It's a southern thing for sure.