Four very different cities are the major cities of the Piedmont: Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and High Point. Greensboro (pop. 202,200) and Winston-Salem (pop. 174,200) are virtually both "diamonds in the rough" in terms of retirement. Featuring two major universities - UNC -Greensboro and Wake Forest University, over 400 parks, almost 50 golf courses and other cultural and entertainment venues, the Greensboro/Winston-Salem area has incredible resources for retirees. Read more