Wilson Guide

Wilson Visitors Center
209 Broad Street
Wilson, NC 27893
800-497-7398
[email protected]
www.wilson-nc.com
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
City of Wilson ........................................................................252-399-2311
County of Wilson ..................................................................252-399-2803
Parks & Recreation ...............................................................252-399-2266
YMCA ...................................................................................252-291-9622
Rocky Mt./Wilson Airport .....................................................252-291-0417
Wilson Industrial Air Center .................................................252-291-8810
Wilson Chamber of Commerce .............................................252-237-0165
Wilson County Public Library ...............................................252-237-5355
Wilson Times Newspaper .....................................................252-243-5151
Wilson Downtown Development Corporation ....................252-399-2395
Wilson Economic Development Council ...............................252-237-1115
Wilson County Fairgrounds ..................................................252-237-8443
Wilson Medical Center, A Duke Life Point Hospital ............252-399-8040
1705 Tarboro Street • Phone: 252-399-8040 • wilsonmedical.com
Wilson Police Department ....................................................252-399-2323
Sheriff’s Department ............................................................252-237-2118
State Highway Patrol (via cell phone) ..................................dial *HP
EMERGENCIES — 911
WILSON FACTS
CLIMATE - Wilson has a mild climate which is a favorable factor in the life of Wilson. On average, the temperature is in the 60’s. During
the summer you can enjoy a comfortable evening outside and during the winter there is little or no snow. Wilson’s elevation is 147 feet
and averages 4 inches of rainfall per month.
POPULATION - Wilson was named after the prominent 19th century Eastern North Carolina Legislator, Col. Louis D. Wilson. The city of
Wilson has a population of approximately 48,000 people. Wilson is the county seat of Wilson County, with a population of approximately
79,400 and a total area covering 373 square miles.
HOW TO GET TO WILSON - Wilson is conveniently located halfway between New York and Florida on I-95. You can take exits 107-121
to Wilson. Wilson is 45 miles east of Raleigh, the state Capital, and 100 miles from the coast. Wilson is located 30 miles north of I-40 and
is intersected by US 301, US 264, US 117 and I-795.
A special thank you to the Art Ventures artists for Wilson Visitors Guide Cover.
Art Ventures (formerly Studio One) is located on Airport Blvd. Visit their Website: www.studioone-wilson.com
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WELCOME
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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ANTIQUES
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ART GALLERIES
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ATTRACTIONS
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EVENTS & SEASONAL
INSPIRATIONS
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GARDENS
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GOLF & SPORTS
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MUSEUMS
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PARKS, LAKES,
TRAILS &
CAMPGROUNDS
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RESTAURANTS
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SCHOOLS
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SHOPPING
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THEATER
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TRANSPORTATION
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MAP OF WILSON
Welcome To Wilson, NC
Simply Wonderful!
Whether your travels bring you to Wilson for
business or leisure, we invite you to explore
our vibrant city and discover why we are in
the Middle of it All!
We are proud of Wilson and how it has
grown to be an area known for its diverse
economy and historic downtown, while embracing our rich historic efforts and preservation. Wilson is known for having the
largest collection of “whirligigs” anywhere
in the world; and for being the largest
antique market on the East Coast. Wilson
also has beautiful Sequoia Redwood trees
that are usually found only in California. Wilson is North Carolina’s only Gigabit City.
We have designed the Wilson Visitors Guide
as a helpful resource to begin your stay. To
learn more about Wilson, we invite you to
stop by our Visitors Center, open Monday
through Friday 9 – 5 p.m. Browse through
dozens of informational brochures from the
area’s attractions, pick-up regional & NC
travel guides and talk with our information
specialists to learn all there is to do in our
beautiful city.
For additional information, please call us
toll-free at 800-497-7398, email us at
[email protected], or visit our website
Wilson-nc.com, as it is also an excellent resource for you while planning, and even
booking your stay in Wilson.
Please let us know how we can help make
your visit spectacular. Thanks for being a
special part of Wilson, North Carolina.
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DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
Candlewood Suites
2915 Independence Dr., Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-291-9494 • Fax 252-206-9911 • www.candlewoodsuites.com/Wilson,NC
Hampton Inn & Suites (Downtown)
2806 Wolf Trap Drive, W., Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-243-4040 • 800-HAMPTON • Fax 252-243-4045 • www.hamptoninn.com
Heart of Wilson Motor Inn
501 W. Nash Street, Wilson NC 27893
Bus. 252-237-3124 • Fax 252-237-3124 ext. 350
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Downtown)
2308 Montgomery Drive, Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-246-1588 • 1-800 HOLIDAY • Fax 252-246-1544 • www.hiexpress.com
I-95, EXIT 121 & RALEIGH ROAD PARKWAY
Affordable Suites of America
2023 Westwood Avenue, Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-234-9090 • Fax 252-234-9030 • www.affordablesuites.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
5606 Lamm Road, I-95, Exit 121, Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-291-0330 • 800-HAMPTON • Fax 252-291-5331 • www.hamptoninn.com
Quality Inn
4941 Raleigh Road Parkway, I-95 Exit 121
Bus. 252-291-6400 • 800-228-5150 • Fax 252-291-7744 • www.choicehotels.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
5000 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121, Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-234-7900 • 800-465-4329 • Fax 252-246-0300 • [email protected]
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
4915 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121, Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-265-5660 • 800-228-2800 • Fax 252-265-5661 • www.marriott.com/rwiwf
Sleep Inn
5011 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121, Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-234-2900 • 800-SLEEP INN • Fax 252-234-2036 • choiceadvantage.com
Microtel Inn
5013 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121, Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-234-0444 • 888-771-7171 • Fax 252-234-0065
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Jameson Inn
5016 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121, Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-234-7172 • 866-495-3912 • Fax 252-234-7224
Country Inn & Suites
4910 Hayes Place, Wilson, NC 27896
Bus. 252-281-5501 • 888-201-1746 • Fax 252-281-5507
Comfort Suites
6415 Southern Village Drive, W., I-95 Exit, 121, Wilson NC 27896
Bus. 252-265-8846 • Fax 252-265-8855
Days Inn
BUSINESS DISTRICT
1801 S. Tarboro Street, Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-291-2323 • 800-DAYS INN • Fax 252-291-7696 • www.daysinn.com
Super 8
817-A Ward Blvd., Wilson, NC 28793
Bus. 252-237-8700 • Fax 252-237-8092 • www.super8.com
Deluxe Inn
HIGHWAY 301
2617 Hwy 301 S., Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-237-1178 • Fax 252-237-1118
Wayside Motel
2908 Hwy 301 S., Forest Hills Loop, Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-281-1995
Kenwood Court Motel
2850 Hwy 301 S., Wilson, NC 28793
Bus. 252-243-2194
Economy Inn of Wilson
2421 Hwy 301 S., Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-243-4133
Relax Inn
2650 Hwy 301 S., Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-243-8437
America’s Best Value Inn
1815 Hwy 301 S., Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-243-1900 • 800-553-2666 • Fax 252-291-8836
Village Motor Lodge
2929 Hwy 301 S., Wilson, NC 27893
Bus. 252-243-3331 • Fax 252-291-6921(Extended Stay)
BED & BREAKFAST
SOCO Farm & Food - 6538 Slabtown Rd., Black Creek NC 27813 • 252-243-8441 • soconc.com
Bailey House B&B - 201 Main St., Elm City NC 27822 • 252-285-9754 • baileyhousebb.com
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Antiques
Bobby Langston Antiques, Inc.
Church Street Galleries
(Langston Auction Gallery)
2620 Highway 301 South
Phone: 252-237-8224
Website: www.langstonantiques.com
Email:
[email protected]
Contact: Bobby Langston
Specialty: Auction Service Available.
Specializing in 18th & 19th Century
Merchandise and Estates.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm
(Auction Gallery)
2001 US Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: 252-246-0808
Contact: Don Baucom
Specialty: Fine English & American
furnishings from the 18th &
early 19th centuries with
exceptional oriental screens
and accessories.
Hours:
Tues-Sat: 11am-5pm
Sun & Mon: closed
Boykin Antiques and Appraisals, Inc.
2013 Highway 301 South
Phone: 252-237-1700
Email:
[email protected]
Contact: J. Robert Boykin, III
Specialty: English and American Antiques,
Decorative Arts and Furniture for
those with discriminating taste.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
ANTIQUE DISTRICT
Highway 301 South &
Downtown Wilson
Wilson, North Carolina
Contact Dealers for
further information
Boone’s Antiques, Inc.
2014 Highway 301 South
Phone: 252-237-1508
Fax:
252-237-8609
Website: www.boonesantiques.com
Email:
[email protected]
Contact: Doug Boone, Tom Boone
Specialty: 18th & 19th Century English,
French and American Furniture;
Chinese Export Porcelain;
Oil Paintings, Oriental Rugs and
Decorative Accessories. One of
the largest stocks in the U.S.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 10am-5pm
Photos courtesy of
Boone’s Antiques, Inc.
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Antiques
Jean’s Antiques & Corner Store
Colonial Craftsman
205 S. Main Street, Stantonsburg, NC 27883
Mailing Address: PO Box 419
Stantonsburg, NC 27883
Phone:
252-238-2146
Contact:
Jean Barnes
Specialty: American Furniture, Victorian,
Primitive, Early 1800’s & 1900’s,
Glassware, Lighting & Accessories.
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
Closed Wed & Sun
Corner Store open by request
Phone: 252-238-2146
311 S. Tarboro Street
Phone: 252-237-4410
Contact: Fred Hight
Specialty: Antique & Historical
Restorations, Reproductions
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Corbett’s Reproductions & Refinishing
315 Herring Ave. (Also location at Studio One)
Phone: 252-289-6640
Website: www.corbettsreproductions.com
Contact: Stan Corbett
Specialty: Antique Reproductions &
Refinishing
Hours:
By appointment
Kencraft Custom Furniture
611B Goldsboro Street
Phone:
252-205-1261
Contact:
Kenneth & Steve Renfrow
Specialty: Custom Builders of Furniture,
Repairing and Refinishing
Antiques – Wholesale
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Embellishments
2303-A Madison Drive
Phone:
252-234-6004
Website: www.embellishmentsllcnc.com
Specialty: Upscale Consignment Furniture,
Antiques and Decorating
Gifts., Rugs, Window Treatments
Kencraft Furniture Showcase
& Clock Repair
Fulford Antique Warehouse
4345 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone:
252-243-0028
Contact:
Kenneth & Steve Renfrow
Specialty: Upholstering, Custom Building &
Clock Repair Repairing & Refinishing, Furniture
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
Sat. 10-4 or by appointment
320 Barnes Street
Phone:
252-243-7727
Contact:
Edward Fulford, Jr.
Specialty: American, English and French
Antiques; Custom Built Furniture
and Millwork; Complete
Restoration of Furniture, Heart
Pine Flooring & Custom Cabinetry
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
Fri 9am-4pm / Sat by appointment
Interiors
2024 US Hwy 301 S
Phone:
252-291-5575
Contact:
Donnie Glover
Specialty: Interiors, antiques, gifts, furniture,
accessories. rugs and more.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Website: interiorsofwilson.com
James Grey & Co.
206 Tarboro Street, Wilson, NC 27893
Phone:
252-617-2474
Contact:
Leta & Steve Williams
Email:
[email protected]
Website
jamesgreyandco.com
Specialty:
Fine Antiques, Gifts, Vintage
Furnishings & Accessories,
Wines and Stationary
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Antiques
Whitley’s Treasures in Wood
Lovely Interiors
114 E. Nash Street
Phone:
252-674-1804
Contact: Cornelia Ashby
Specialty: Elegant home decor, antiques &
accessories at available prices.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm
7116 Gum Pond Road, Stantonsburg, NC
Phone:
252-238-2298
Contact: Julius L. Whitley
Specialty: Custom Built Reproduction
Furniture
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Marcia Stancil Antiques & Lamps
5747 NC 58 Highway N, Elm City, NC
Phone: 252-237-0313
Contact: Hart T. Wiggins
Specialty: Antique Reproductions
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm
and by appt.
Wiggins, Hart T. Custom Furniture
2020 Highway 301 South
Phone:
252-399-2093
Email: [email protected]
Website: stancilsantiquesunlimited.com
Contact: Marcia Stancil, Allison Mann
Specialty: 18th & 19th Century American
and English Furniture, Silver and
Decorative Arts, Designer Lamps,
Shades and Accessories
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm, Sat. by appt.
Woodwright Co. Furniture
& Exterior Lamp Posts
5753 NC 58 Highway N, Elm City, NC
Phone: 252-243-9663
Website: www.thewoodwrightco.com
Contact: Robert Clark
Specialty: Antique Furniture, Antique
Reproductions, Custom Lamp Posts
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm
Website: www.thewoodwrightco.com
Mark Jonathan Mueller Cabinetmaker
(Tomorrow’s Heirlooms Today)
5430 Wiggins Mill Rd., Lucama, NC 27851
Contact: Mark Jonathan Mueller
Specialty: Custom Built Furniture Specializing
in 18th Century Reproductions,
Fine Furniture and Antiques
Hours:
Call 252-239-1477 for appt.
264 Antiques / Wally’s Filling Station
Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. E, Wilson, NC
Phone: 252-292-1776
Specialty: Antique Collections
Hours:
Sat. & Sun: 8am-5:30pm
Newcomb Lighting
200 Tarboro St.
Phone:
252-237-1710
Website: www.homelighting1.com
Contact: Brian Ellis
Specialty: Repairs, Antiques, Wrought Iron
Fixtures, re-wire & Fine Lighting
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm Sat. by appt.
Park Place Consignment Shop
111 Park Avenue, Wilson, NC
Phone: 252-237-0773
Contact: Gaynell Stallings
Specialty: Unique home furnishings and
decor consignment showroom.
Antiques, used furniture, home
accessories, rugs, art and more.
Hours:
Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm
Nowell & Co. Fine Furniture & Antiques
2801 Ward Blvd., Brentwood Shopping Ctr.
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone:
252-237-3881
Contact: Al Nowell
Specialty: Fine Furniture, Art and Antiques;
Full Interior Design Services
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
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Art Galleries
G.R. Hammond Gallery (Boykin Center)
Burk Uzzle Studio
108 Nash Street NE • 252-291-4329
open during performances or by appointment
15,000 square feet of
studio & gallery space. International photographer best known for the Woodstock cover, commentation of the 60’s & 70’s for Life magazine and
Magnum Photos. Uzzle’s work is in the permanent
collections of many museums and the Library of
Congress.
Email: [email protected]
106 Douglas Street E. Wilson, NC 27893
252-363-1812
www.burkuzzle.com
Barton Art Galleries
Intersection of Woodard & Whitehead Ave. on the
Barton College Campus
252-399-6477 • email: [email protected]
10-4 Mon-Fri during college session or by appt.
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The Cooke Student Gallery
The Gallery Shop Hrs: T-F 10-5, Sat 10-3
Lowe Celebration Hall
(2nd Floor-Wilson Arts Ctr)
124 Nash Street SW
Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 • 252-291-4329
www.wilsonarts.com
Julia Newton Jewelry
Unique hand made jewelry,
potters and local
artwork and crafts,
Shoppes At Brentwood
2801-1H Ward Blvd.
252-206-0820
www.julianewtonjewelry.com
Art Ventures
3715 B Airport Blvd.
252-291-2160
By appointment only.
Offering gallery, studios & art instruction, handmade pottery & jewelry
Spring Arbor Art Gallery
2045 Ward Boulevard
252-234-2100
Mon. - Sat. 10-5
Zynique Galleries
Mark Gordon Pottery
808 Woodard Street
252-293-4925
Pottery, studio open by appointment
123 Barnes St. W. • 252-991-5226
Tues-Fri. 11-6pm; Sat. 11-4pm
Unique hand-made jewelry, potters and local
artwork and crafts.
Van Baars Ltd.
104 North Douglas Street • 252-291-1967
Mon-Sat 10-5 or by appointment
Keith Barnes Photography & Studio
Best known for his work of Tobacco Barns. Available for reunions, weddings and special events.
Keith has a passion for airplanes, jets and his love
of nature.
Call for appointments 252-291-1537
Studio: 207 Connor Street
email: [email protected]
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Attractions
Arts Council of Wilson
Since 1967, the Arts Council
of Wilson has led the community in the arts. This non-profit
organization is housed in the
heart of downtown Wilson in
the former BB&T building.
Built in 1903, the facility was
the corporate headquarters for
the bank. Serving the citizens
of Wilson and surrounding
areas, the Arts Council’s mission is to improve
the quality of life for the citizens of Wilson
County by providing cultural leadership and
opportunities in the arts.
A variety of activities for all ages are offered
at the Arts Council. Children can explore, grow
and create through programs such as the Art
and Theater Camps. The largest fundraiser for
the Arts Council is celebrated annually during
Arts Council Of Wilson
124 Nash Street SW, Wilson, NC 27893
Ph. 252-291-4329 • Fx. 252-234-0049
www.wilsonarts.com
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the holidays called, “A Bankers Holiday.” Art
exhibitions, workshops and lectures are offered regularly and are open to the public. The
Arts Council of Wilson manages two facilities:
The Wilson Arts Center and the Edna Boykin
Cultural Center. The Arts Council hosts a variety of exhibits throughout the year. Exhibits
are on display for an average of six weeks in
the Annie D. Boykin Gallery in the Arts Center
and the G.R. Hammond Gallery in the Boykin
Center. Students exhibit their work throughout the year in the Cooke Student Gallery while
the Wilson Active Artists Association exhibits in
the Lowe Celebration Hall. The exhibitions
represent the community’s most diverse interests and media.
Shop in The Gallery Shop, located on the
first floor, which offers paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, blown glass and more by
local & regional artists. You are sure to find
something unique for the art lover on your list.
Hours: Tues - Fri 10-5 pm; Sat 10-3 pm
Hours: T-F: 10-5pm; Sat. 10-3.
Porch Tours
Take a stroll or drive through the historic neighborhoods of Wilson and
find the architectural treasures we’ve
been enjoying for a century or so. Expect to find ornate brackets; turned,
chamfered, fluted and tapered
columns; large wrap-around Victorian
porches; and the biggest selection
(and most diverse) of bungalows in
eastern North Carolina. In addition to
these, you’ll find a variety of Tudors,
Italianates, Colonial Revivals, Greek
Revivals and Federal style houses
tucked in to compliment each neighborhood. Enjoy Old Wilson Neighborhood Porch Tours the
second weekend in May annually.
Experience the warmth of passing by our “outdoor living rooms”, where friends and neighbors
gather, greet one another, chat, snap beans, catch up on the days’ events and watch the world go by.
For more information, contact the Wilson Visitors Center 252-243-8440.
Preservation Of Wilson
Saving Wilson’s future by preserving its past
Take a stroll through the Old Wilson Mile - an area near Barton College that tells the Wilson story
with its rich heritage and unique architecture. The Mile is part of the Old Wilson Historic District listed
on the National Register of Historic Places dating from the 1850’s through the 1920’s. You will see notable architectural styles such as Gothic Revival, Italianate, Victorian Cottages, Queen Anne, Colonial
Revival and Wilson’s famous Bungalows.
The Mile is marked with directional bronze medallions placed in the sidewalk to keep you on track.
Start at any point in the Mile and enjoy the pedestrian friendly neighborhoods in the Old Wilson Historic
District.
Preservation of Wilson is a nonprofit corporation that provides leadership in the revitalization
efforts of Wilson County’s unique architectural properties. It actively promotes historically, architecturally
and culturally significant properties.
For more information call 252-234-7694 or visit www.preservationofwilson.com
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Historic Walking Tour Downtown
Wilson Visitors Center is the starting point for the Historic Walking Tour Downtown. Located in the
CW Stokes House, one of Wilson’s outstanding bungalows designed by architect S.B. Moore, located
in the Broad-Kenan National Register Historic District at 209 Broad Street. The 1.5 story brick house
features an unusual double clipped gable roof with an engaged front porch supported by butressed
tapers on brick plinths, heavy brackets and stuccoed gables with half-timbering. The Broad-Kenan Historic District is one of five districts in Wilson listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The remarkably cohesive late 19th-early 20th century neighborhood contains 280 properties; over 60% are
bungalows. The bungalow is open free to the public Monday-Friday, 9-5 p.m. Handouts of the Historic
Walking Tour are available at the Visitors Center.
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Passenger and Freight Station
401 East Nash Street. This Mission style train station was competed circa 1925. Architect A. M. Griffin
employed an umbrella canopy with curved brackets that runs the length of the station on the track side.
This complex is a reminder of the important role the railroad played in the town’s development since
the 1840’s. It is still in use today as Wilson’s passenger station and was completely renovated in 1998.
Hotel Cherry
333 East Nash Street. In the 1920’s, the Hotel Cherry was the most stylish hotel in Wilson. Constructed
between 1919 and 1923 by Joe W. Stout & Co., the hotel was designed by Charles C. Benton for proprietor Rufus A. Cherry. The Hotel Cherry epitomized hotel design for the period. The Beaux Arts entrance features lion masks supporting the elaborate pressed metal canopy. The interior is well-appointed
and quite well-preserved. Step inside and ask to see the handsome ballroom.
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U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
224 East Nash Street. This imposing four story Beaux Arts post office was built in 1927 and was designed
by James Wetmore of the Treasury Department staff. Stone veneer on brick, its central bay arches create
a pleasing rhythm. Home of the Imagination Station Science Museum and the N.C. Museum of the
Coastal Plain.
Planters Bank
201 East Nash Street. This attractive Classical Revival style building was constructed in 1920. The
buildings’ graceful columns add a strong sense of dignity to the whole structure. City of Wilson
offices are now located here.
Wilson Municipal Building
112 North Goldsboro Street. This building is probably the best example of the Art Deco style in
Wilson. It was constructed in 1938 with financing obtained through the W.P.A. It was built by the
Jones Brothers from Frank Benton’s design.
Arts Council of Wilson
124 East Nash Street. Located in the center of Wilson’s commercial district, this building was the
original home of the Branch Bank and Trust Co. (BB&T). The oldest bank in continuous operation in
North Carolina was founded by Alpheus Branch, a prominent 19th century Wilson merchant. Erected
in 1903, this elegant neo-classical building retains to a high degree its architectural integrity. It is
one of the most sophisticated designs of its scale and period in the state, but its architect is unknown.
The bold Tuscan windows, quoined corners and forceful entrance portico create a monumental composition. This building was the first structure in Wilson County to be placed on the National Register
of Historic Places. In 1985, BB&T donated this structure to the City of Wilson. The Arts Council of
Wilson manages the property.
Wilson County Courthouse
Courthouse Square. The Wilson County courthouse is the most monumental Classical Revival structure in town. The fine classical detailing compliments the proportions of the structure. Massive
fluted Corinthian columns support a recessed porch. Built in 1924 by William P. Rose and designed
by Fred A Bishop, the courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Edna Boykin Cultural Center
108 West Nash Street. The Edna Boykin Cultural Center was built in 1919 for Dr. L. V. Grady. This arcaded building was designed by local architect S. B. Moore. The theatre itself was originally a vaudeville house with unusually ornate details such as classical cornices, plasters and intricate circular
medallions. The Hammond Gallery is accented with original elements including plaster work and a
pre-existing skylight. Open during performances and other times by appointment.
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Historic Walking Tour Downtown
James Roundtree House
206 West Nash Street. This house is thought to have been built by James Roundtree c. 1888. The
steeply pitched roof is set gable end to the street and a boldly styled gable brace and a spire make
this façade seem taller than it really is. Scalloped and square shingles are used to enrich the texture
of the exterior walls and the generous use of stained glass adds jewel-like tones to the composition.
Handsome porches grace the front façade and side wing; elaborately scrolled brackets, turned spindle work, columns and latticed balustrade are prominent features.
Wilson County Public Library
249 West Nash Street. Constructed in 1939, and designed by Frank W. Benton, the Wilson County
Public Library is one of the most imposing Colonial Revival buildings in Wilson. As one of the biggest
Works Progress Administration projects in Wilson County, it was intended to stimulate the post-Depression economy. Open Mon-Sat.
J. R. Boykin-Haywood Edmundson House
304 West Nash Street. Constructed c. 1897 for J. R. Boykin, this house soon passed into the hands
of prominent farmer Haywood Edmundson. Representative of the early Colonial Revival style houses
built in Wilson at this time, this building has been sympathetically adapted for use as lawyers’ offices.
E. L. Jordan House
406 West Nash Street. This charming Queen Anne style cottage was constructed in the 1880’s for E.
L. Jordan. Although the Jordan House is small, its rich sawn and carved details, with the polygonal
pavilion and handsome three-sided bay window, make it an outstanding example of late Victorian
architecture in Wilson and presently is used as a frame shop.
The James Davis House
600 West Nash Street. James Davis bought the land upon which this house stands in 1858 and the
house was built shortly thereafter. In the 1870’s, a second story was added. In 1872, H. G. Whitehead
bought the house and is credited with the remodeling of the house in the Italianate style which includes carved brackets, a latticed balustrade and exquisitely detailed window surrounds. The house
is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Judge H. G. Connor House
109 Gray Street. This house was completed by Judge Connor in 1907. One of Wilson’s outstanding
judges, Connor represented this district in the State Senate in 1885 and served in the House of Representatives from 1889 to 1901, acting as Speaker of the House in 1889. In 1893, he was elected
president of Branch Banking & Trust Company. In 1902 he was elected an associate justice of the
N.C. Supreme court and from that office he was elevated by President Taft to the U.S. District Court in
1909 where he served until 1924. The house was built in the Colonial Revival style.
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Dr. William S. Anderson House
316 West Green Street. Dr. William Anderson, a leading physician in late 19th century Wilson, ordered
the construction of this home about 1905. Built in the popular Colonial Revival style, this imposing
house offers a glimpse of the lifestyle of a well-to-do physician in turn of the century Wilson. The
steeply pitched roof boasts dormers with heavy pediments and the Palladian windows of the cross
gable are echoed directly below in the second floor. The columned two story porch is unusual in a
house of this style in Wilson.
A.P. Simpson House
310 West Green Street. Built for A. P. Simpson, a dry goods merchant c. 1880, this cottage is one of
the most outstanding in the neighborhood. The rare survival of the beautifully detailed saw work
spandrels, balustrade and ornamental porch trim is found in this lovely house.
Wilson Primitive Baptist Church
301 West Green Street. The Wilson Primitive Baptist Church is the home of the oldest congregation
in Wilson, founded in 1756 in what was to become Wilson. Construction was begun on the present
church in 1920, the design is attributed to Wilson architect S. B. Moore. The Gothic Revival church,
unlike many of its contemporaries, has been little-altered since its construction. The lofty ceiling with
its exposed framing, the original oak pews and pulpit furniture and the outstanding stained glass
windows distinguish this modest size church.
Toisnot Historical Co.
200 West Green Street. The original frame for this house was built in 1853 as the Wilson Male Academy. The building was sold to Silas Lucas in 1897. Extensive Victorian changes were made by Lucas
between 1877 and 1900. In 1907, J. T. Barnes of the Boykin Grocery Co. bought the house and made
several minor alterations.
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church
202 North Goldsboro Street. Built c. 1906, the church is constructed in Gothic style architecture with
an outstanding interior. The altar and stained glass windows are highlights of particular interest. Visit
the memorial gardens and columbarium on the grounds.
Fire Station Number One
209 North Douglas Street. This handsome building was designed in 1926 by S. B. Moore. Stylistically
related to the Mission and Bungalow styles, the structure also has overhanging eaves supported by
paired curved brackets. The building will become a Fireman’s Museum for Wilson in the future.
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Whirligigs
Wilson has the largest collection of
whirligigs in the world. Vollis Simpson’s work
is displayed at the Wilson Rose Garden, the
Hickory Grove Park and throughout downtown
Wilson street corners and at the new Vollis
Simpson Whirligig Park downtown.
Simpson’s welded and painted constructions are monumental in scale and are exhibited at The North Carolina Museum of Art in
Raleigh, NC; The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA; The Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, MD at the inner harbor; as well as
Russia, London, California, Canada and New
York. Simpson has been featured in several
publications, including The New York Times,
Sign and Symbol, People, Newsweek, Time
Magazine, American Style, Southern Living,
Garden & Gun, Readers Digest and others. He
has also been featured in several books. He
was honored by the Governor with the prestigious North Carolina Award in 2011 and the
Whirligigs are the
Folk Art of
North Carolina.
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
A new two-acre public sculpture garden in downtown Wilson is planned
for the permanent conservation and enjoyment of the largest collection of whirligigs created by
folk artist Vollis Simpson. The creation and development of the Whirligig Park will be a catalyst
for cultural economic development for Eastern NC and will transform Wilson’s downtown. It
will contribute to the revitalization efforts and anchor the development of the arts district in
downtown. The park will be a major destination for cultural travelers worldwide and a unique
gathering place offering a public greenspace for Wilson. www.wilsonwhirligigpark.org
Contact the Visitors Center for information 252-243-8440
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Railroad Modelers Train
The Wilson Area Railroad Modelers Train is located on the second floor of the Antique Barn & Train
Shop. The train operates over a double-track main line, about 7 scale miles long, which traverses 65
modules, each individually owned and detailed by club members.
THE ANTIQUE BARN
In addition to spectacular scenic features
2810 Forest Hills Road
such as mountains, bridges and trestles, there
Wilson, N.C. 27893
are two main yards and one staging yard with
252-237-6778
a total capacity of 2000 cars. The engine has a
Open Saturdays 10am–4pm
capacity of 60 engines.
The Miniature Train
Ask generations of Wilsonian’s about the
Miniature Train and each person will describe a
cherished memory with a wide smile on their
face. For 60 years the train has been a “staple
of Wilson, and a piece of our history,” says Wilson Parks and Recreation programming coordinator, Dana Hall.
In 1954, the Kiwanis Club of Wilson paid
$10,756.41 to build the 36-passenger train
and lay the 1,150 feet of tracks. That first year
the train was only open four months and
boasted a total of 22,877 passengers.
The train remains a family-oriented activity,
because both children and adults can ride for
only $2, a slight increase from the 10¢ ticket
back in 1954. Numbers of kids’ birthday par-
ties celebrate by riding the train. Families have
made a tradition of going every Sunday and
travelers even pull off the highway to experience the miniature train.
WILSON RECREATION CENTER
Call 252-399-2266 for information.
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Nearby Attractions
Country Doctor Museum
The oldest museum in the nation dedicated to the history of rural healthcare, the Country Doctor Museum celebrates the caregivers who practiced in small towns and farming communities
across America. Explore the exhibits and artifacts in the museum’s three buildings and browse
the gift shop.
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm, 6642 Peele Road in Bailey, NC 252-235-4165
or visit: www.countrydoctormuseum.org
Charles B. Aycock Birthplace
Located in Fremont, NC, admission is free. This historical site features governor’s mid-nineteenth century farmstead, including a smokehouse, pantry, kitchen, corn barn, outhouse, school
house and stables.
252-242-5581
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/aycock/aycock.htm
Tobacco Farm Life
Museum is located on Hwy 301 in Kenly, N.C. The museum shows how families grew up
surrounded by tobacco. Visit an authentic farmhouse; see artifacts, smell the sweet aroma of
cured tobacco. Admission charged.
Open Mon-Sat 9:30-5pm, Sun 2:00-5:00pm.
919-284-3431 • [email protected]
Dan Finch Pottery
Located on the farm land of Finch Nursery in Bailey, NC. A family farm devoted to growing blueberry plants, pottery production and building bluebird nesting boxes. Also the location of
Homes for Bluebirds, Inc., a non-profit organization devoted solely to the preservation of bluebirds. All pottery is made, glazed and fired at the farm studio. Annual Open House 2nd Sunday
in November.
252-235-4664
www.danfinch.com
P.L. Woodard House
A restoration of the P.L. Woodard House in Black Creek, located downtown on Center St. Open
2nd Sunday of each month 2:00-4:00pm
252-236-5587 www.orgsites.com/nc/bchs.
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Annual Calendar Of Events
JANUARY
Martin Luther King Exhibit
and Celebration
JULY
African American Cultural
Heritage Celebration
FEBRUARY
Love The Symphony
First Fridays on the Lawn
MARCH
Chamber Home & Garden Show
The Brittany Soccer Showcase
APRIL
Wilson Woman’s Club Homes Tour
(even years)
AUGUST
First Fridays on the Lawn
Babe Ruth World Series
SEPTEMBER
Wilson County Fair (mid September)
Wilson Fly In Celebration
Art Stroll of Wilson
Beats & Eats
In Historic Downtown Wilson
Gold Leaf Waterfowlers
Outdoor Expo
Fabulous Fridays at the
Imagination Station
Carolina’s Conference Collegiate
Baseball Tournament
First Fridays on the Lawn
MAY
Sunday in the Rose Garden
(2nd weekend in May)
OCTOBER
First Fridays on the Lawn
Black Creek Heritage Day (Mid October)
The Porches of Old Wilson Art Stroll
Chamber Expo
Theater of the American South Festival
NOVEMBER
Whirligig Festival
(first weekend in November)
Farmers Markets Open
Preservation of Wilson Garden Party
Jet Rally
JUNE
Downtown Alive Concerts
DECEMBER
A Banker’s Holiday
Carriage Rides Downtown
Fridays, 6-9pm
Eyes On Main Street Festival
(June - Sept.)
Light Up Wilson Celebration
JULY
Fireworks Celebration at
Historic Fleming Stadium
Wilson Jaycee’s Christmas Parade
Downtown Alive
Christmas Tour of Old &
Historic Homes
Symphony and Soul
Wilson Choral Concert
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Seasonal Inspirations
Wilson County Fair is held annually on
the 3rd Tuesday through the 2nd Sunday
of September. It features agriculture
exhibits and competitions, shows, food, games
and rides. Fun for the whole family.
The Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra offers the public four performances
each year, including two signature dinner performances: Symphony and Soul and Love the
Symphony. For information about season membership and ticket prices:
252-399-6535 or email: [email protected]
Wilson Chorale began in 1972 as a prospered group of choral singers representing Wilson.
Concerts are offered throughout the year locally, as well as group performances all over the nation annually. For performance information: 252-243-2877
Join the Bluegrass musicians at the Bluegrass Barn on Tuesday nights from 8:00 pm until
midnight, located on Horne’s Church Road – 1 ½ miles from the intersection of Hwy. 58 West –
A variety of musical groups and individuals show off their talent. The event is free to the public.
The Whirligig Festival is held on the first full weekend of November.
This annual arts and crafts festival celebrates the folk art of Vollis Simpson. This award-winning event is attended by approximately 20,000
visitors. Downtown Wilson is filled with more than 100 unique artisan
booths, food vendors, non-profit organizations and three stages of live
entertainment. www.wilsonwhirligigfestival.org
The Theater of the American South is a celebration of
Southern culture that spotlights fine Southern plays.
Hosted by the old tobacco town of Wilson, N.C., this annual spring festival features two plays in repertory, as well
as Southern cooking, a speaker series, quilt display, and
other cultural events showcasing the richness of the Southern way of life.
The American South is reknowned for the expressive power of its language, the alluring rhythm
of its stories, and the layered depths of its character. Theater of the American South is an ideal
day trip or weekend getaway for arts lovers, Southerners exploring their heritage, and those
from other parts curious about the culture of this extraordinary region.
For more information call 252-291-4329 or visit the website at:theateroftheamericansouth.org
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Take It Outside
Airplane Remote Control Flying –
Commerce Road, Saturdays and Sundays
year round – Free Event!
Bowling offered at AMF Westview Lanes,
1700 Ward Boulevard
252-243-3776
Downtown Park – Visit the Hickory Grove
Park Downtown, see a waterfall and visit a
collection of whirligigs at the park. See public
art projects and outdoor theatre. Relax and
have fun! (The whirligigs are located throughout all of historic downtown Wilson). Vollis
Simpson Whirligig Park opens in 2015.
Wilson, NC is home to
the first ABC Store in
North Carolina. The
marker is located in
front of the former
Raines & Cox building
on Nash Street, downtown Wilson.
Go Fishing at one of our four lakes!
Playing Fields – J. Burt Gillette Athletic
Complex is located on Corbett Avenue has a
complex made up of eight collegiate size
soccer playing fields – The area covers 14
acres of a 113 acre plot. Great for soccer
events and home to first class baseball fields
and a
miniature “Fleming Stadium”.
Enjoy an outdoor movie, 4th Friday of each
month at the Paul V. Berry Hickory
Grove Park. For information contact:
Wilson Parks & Recreation – 252-399-2266
Play disc golf at Williams Day Camp or
Lake Wilson.
See a movie at Carmike 10 Cinema
Theater, at the Wilson Mall 1501 Ward Boulevard – 252-265-5530
Watch a Wilson Tobs Baseball Game at
Fleming Stadium, mid May through
August. Visit North Carolina’s only
Baseball Museum while you are there.
Skate Park offers open bicycling, in-line
skates & skate boarding, and a Frisbee disc
golf course; I.D. information
required. Located at Toisnot Park –
252-399-2277 (admission fee)
Swimming – public swimming pool, ride
the Miniature Train or play tennis at Wilson
Parks & Recreation –
252-399-2266
Tennis – over 50 courts available,
contact Wilson Parks & Recreation at
252-399-2266.
Lake Wilson Tennis Club,
located at 4738 Lake Wilson Road.
Contact 252-237-8880
Trails – Wilson is home to the N.C. African
American Music Trail, the Homegrown Handmade Trail in NC Trail and the NC Civil War trail.
Visit Deans Farm for hay rides in the fall
and pick your own strawberries or pumpkin
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Gardens
Wilson Rose Garden
The Wilson Rose Garden, an All American
Rose Selections Public Garden, offers over
1200 rose plants, consisting of 100 varieties
of various types, ranging from historic old
garden roses to modern hybrids, to David
Austin’s modern English roses.
Included are 63 varieties of All American
Rose Selections award winners, including the
advanced releases of roses selected for the
next calendar year, available only in AARS
Public Gardens. New AARS Selections are
added annually. A picnic area adjoins the
garden for your pleasure. Celebrate “Sunday
in the Rose Garden,” Mid-May, annually.
DIRECTIONS: From I-95, take Exit 121 Raleigh
Road Pkwy to Ward Blvd. Turn left at stoplight
on Ward Blvd. to Herring Avenue (NC Hwy 42
East). Turn left at light and go 1 mile. The Rose
Garden is on the right in front of the Charles
W. Pittman III Operations Center.
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WILSON ROSE GARDEN
(No Admission)
1800 Herring Avenue, Wilson, N.C.
252-399-2261
Open Daily – Sunrise to Sunset
Website: www.wilsonrosegarden.com
Gardens
Wilson Botanical Garden
& the Children’s Secret Garden
The Wilson Botanical Gardens invites you
and your family to stroll among the beautiful
plants that thrive in this area. This public
garden was designed for the enjoyment and
education of gardeners of all ages. Come explore the native and heritage plants, hostas,
daylilies, ornamental grasses, culinary and
medicinal herbs, trees, turf grass, water features and garden art.
The Children’s Secret Garden is full of lush
plants with bold foliage and delightful flowers for children of all ages. The Children’s
Secret Garden has several playful areas including raining sunflowers, garden tunnel,
rain wall and music court, dino dig, banana
split sundae fountain and much more.
Two picnic areas are available in the
garden. Open daily – dawn ‘til dusk!
Restrooms available 8 AM until 5 PM weekdays (closed holidays). No Admission
charge.
WILSON BOTANICAL GARDEN
& THE CHILDREN’S SECRET
GARDEN
1806 SW Goldsboro Street
Wilson NC 27893
252.237.0111
www.wilsonbotanicalgardens.com
Facebook.com/WilsonBotanicalGardens
Library Rose Garden
Tour the Library Rose Garden, founded in 1987. The Library Rose Garden features 24 varieties of Hybrid Tea Roses. Many of the varieties
were designated as “All American Rose Selections” or have received
other significant awards. Eight beds contain over 120 plants providing a continuous blooming season from mid-April until November.
Open Daily – Sunrise to Sunset
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Golf & Sports
Wedgewood Public Golf Course
Located on Old Stantonsburg Road,
18-hole golf course with 2 putting greens, 2
driving ranges, pro shop, snacks available, play
ground, four lakes and a picnic shelter. Course
open Sunrise to 8 pm.
Tee times available weekends and holidays.
Senior Day is everyday.
Tommy Davis - General Manager
www.wilsonnc.org
Phone: 252-237-4761
Happy Valley Country Club
Located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, 18hole golf course offers a snack bar, driving
range, putting green. The pro shop was voted
2001 Merchandiser of the Year in the Carolina’s. Also offered are lakes and picnic shelter.
Tee times available weekends and holidays.
Lessons available. Senior Days are Monday and
Thursday.
Wilson Country Club (Private)
Located at 4509 Country Club Drive is a private
club offering 18-hole golf course, pro shop,
restaurant, swimming pool, driving range, putting green, lakes & private lessons.
Gary Hobgood – PGA Professional
www.happyvalleygolf.com
Phone: 252-237-6611
Disc Golf Course
Located at beautiful Lake Wilson, the 18-hole
layout course serves as a site for great disc golf
and disc golf tournaments. This course
has hundreds to play annually.
Reid Hill – Head Pro, PGA Professional
www.wilsoncc.org
Phone: 252-291-3815
Willow Springs Country Club
and Golf Course
Located at 3033 Highway 301 South, 18-hole
golf course offers a snack bar, putting green,
driving range, pro shop and swimming pool.
Tee times available weekends and holidays.
Senior Day is Monday.
A 9-Hole Disc Golf Course is located
at Williams Day Camp on Mt. Vernon
Drive. For more information contact the
Wilson Recreation Department at
252-399-2266.
Jimmy Gurkin – Head Pro
PGA Professional
www.willowspringscc.com
Phone: 252-291-5171
Putting Courses
Putt-Putt of Wilson
1201 S. Ward Boulevard
252-237-6225
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J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex
The complex has four youth baseball fields with 200 foot fences. Two fields have all dirt infields
and two fields have grass infields. All four fields have lights for night games, scoreboards, bullpens &
covered dugouts are at field level. The complex has outdoor batting cages for practices or warm-ups.
The feature field is the Southern Bank Stadium which is a small replica of another stadium in
Wilson that was built in 1936 called Fleming Stadium. The stadium holds 600 spectators in the
Grand Stand and 500 spectators in the outfield grass berm. The stadium gives you the “old time” feel
with the covered grand stand. The Stadium has played host to the NC Little League State Championship and the City Little League Championships.
The soccer complex encompasses 113 acres of land featuring 8 regulation size soccer fields. These
immaculate fields measure 120 X 70 yards and are perhaps the most beautiful in the state. Musco
Lighting provides the opportunity for exciting night play and meets NCAA specifications. The complex also features a spacious field house with full bathrooms, a concession area below, and several
picnic shelters.
Racing
3238 Corbett Avenue • 252-399-2261 • www.wilsonnc.org
County Line Raceway
County Line Raceway offers some of the finest, most exciting quarter-mile dirt track racing. Call
252-985-1949 for schedule and prices. racerap.com
Southern National Motorsports Park
8071 Newsome Mill Road, Lucama NC. 919-284-1114
Thunder Alley R/C Speedway
Extreme Speed R/C Racing every Saturday and Sunday. Dirt Oval Racing – Concrete Oval Racing –
Off-Road Racing – Nitro Challenge – Youth Racing – Video Game Arcade & Pool Tables – Remote
Control Racing. Open 10am-8pm, Mon. – Sat. (closed Tues.). 3569 Hwy. 42W.
For race events, call 252-291-4088 or www.THUNDER-ALLEY.com
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Wilson Tobs Baseball
Wilson Tobs Baseball is a Coastal Plain
All-Star Team playing over 24 home
games at Historic Fleming Stadium.
The Tobs have been playing baseball
since 1939 known then as the
“Tobacconists.” Fleming Stadium
seats approximately 4000 fans in a
roofed grandstand.
The Stadium received a complete
renovation in 1997 and is now one of the
finest ballparks in eastern North Carolina.
The North Carolina Baseball Museum is
WILSON TOBS BASEBALL
located at the stadium. The Season starts the
first of June through Mid-August.
General Admission and Box Seating is available. Children under five get in free.
Fleming Stadium
300 Stadium Street • Wilson, N.C. 27893
252-291-TOBS • Fax 252-291-1224
www.wilsontobs.com
Games are scheduled Monday – Saturday
at 7:05 pm and Sunday at 6:05 pm.
Contact the office for game schedule.
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Museums
Freeman Roundhouse Museum
The Oliver Nestus Freeman Roundhouse is
a museum featuring artifacts that depict the
culture and contributions of African Americans to the history and development of Wilson. The house was built in 1946 by
Freeman who was a noted local black stone
mason. He built this and other houses to
help alleviate the housing shortage for GI’s
returning from the war. Freeman built a
round house that is said to be made of stone.
The house is actually built of whatever
Freeman could get his hands on including:
bottles, tree saplings and string.
Directions: Exit 121, I-95, take 264 Hwy. East, go
6 miles, turn right on Ward Boulevard, go 2
miles. Intersection of Hwy. 301, turn left. Go 2
miles, turn left at the intersection of Hwy. 264 and
Hines Street. The Roundhouse is located on the
right off of East Nash Street.
FREEMAN ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM
1202 E. Nash Street , Wilson, NC 27893
252-296-3056
Open Tues.-Fri. 9am-1pm; Sat 12-4pm
www.freemanroundhouse.com
Confederate Military
Hospital No. 2 Museum
The Confederacy organized its Medical Department late in 1861 and within months, in April of
1862, the North Carolina General Military
Hospital No. 2 was established in Wilson in what
was once the Wilson Female Seminary.
The hospital made Wilson known outside of
the state of North Carolina as it was listed as one
of 21 principal hospitals in the state. It is now
part of the N.C. Civil War Trails.
Contact the Visitor’s Center for tour information.
401 Goldsboro Street
Wilson, North Carolina
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Imagination Station
Science & History Museum
Located in historic downtown Wilson, the
Imagination Station Science and History Museum features interactive exhibits that are fun for
all ages. We have Science On a Sphere, a roomsized global display system that uses computers
and video projectors to display planetary data
onto a six-foot diameter sphere, analogous to a
giant animated globe.
Think you’re strong? Try the Simple Machine
Exhibits to see if you can lift 100 pounds. Is your
224 Nash Street East, Wilson, N.C. 27893
252-291-5113 • Fax 252-291-2968
Open Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm
Admission Fee
www.scienceandhistory.org
[email protected]
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health important to you? See how big our teeth
are as you learn about your body or try to figure
out the optical illusion with our “Mirror Magic”
exhibit. Is there an animal lover in your family?
We also slither ‘n slide with our live animal collections. Our favorite is our Blue Tongue Skink.
What is yours?!?
Do you have Pre-K kids in your family? We invite you to enjoy our new “Curiosity Corner.” This
room is designed as a cozy atmosphere for the little ones to explore x-rays, nature, movement and
more!
Would you like to learn about another
science topic? Don’t forget to ask about our free
public programs, Fabulous Fridays (free admission to the museum) or group presentations. We
just love to freeze our groups with liquid nitrogen
experiments or give them a little scare as we
make Pop, Fizz or Boom as we talk about matter.
Please visit our website for more information
about our Traveling Exhibits!
North Carolina Baseball Museum
Located at Fleming Stadium at 300 Stadium Street, the museum has over 3328
square feet. The museums’ 32 showcases
and 18 wall displays feature Baseball memorabilia of many aspects from across North
Carolina. Memorabilia is from ball players
born in North Carolina like: Catfish Hunter,
Hoyt Wilhelm, Luke Appling Gaylord Perry,
Enos Slaughter, Rick Ferrell and Buck
Leonard. Players that have played at Fleming
Stadium include: Ted Williams, Richie Ashburn and Robin Roberts. It features a “Walk of
Fame” area which has brick pavers to show
memory, honor and recognition.
The museum is open Thursday – Saturday,
10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm –
5:00pm and is run by volunteers. For
more information, call (252) 296-3048.
Group Tours Welcome.
DIRECTIONS: Exit 121, I-95, take 264 Hwy.
East, go 6 miles, turn right on Ward
Boulevard. Go to the second light, turn left,
take the third right on Stadium Street. The
museum is located at Historic Fleming
Stadium.
NORTH CAROLINA
BASEBALL MUSEUM
300 Stadium Street, Wilson, N.C. 27893
252-296-3048
www.wilsonnc.org
(Contributions welcome)
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NC Museum of the Coastal Plain
The North Carolina Museum of the Coastal
Plain is a regional museum that is dedicated to
interpreting the ecology, pre-history, history, and
culture of fourteen counties in the middle Coastal
Plain through exhibits, collections
of significant and
appropriate
artifacts, and programming for
people of all ages.
The museum is
The museum includes interesting
located in Wilson,
local artifacts such as this Tobacco
Warehouse Basket.
North Carolina on
Bill Myers
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the third floor of the former Federal Post Office and
Courthouse (224 East Nash Street), a four-story
Beaux Art style building constructed in 1927. Visitors can tour both museums, Imagination
Station Science & History Museum and the Coastal
Plain Museum.
NC MUSEUM OF THE COASTAL PLAIN
Phone: 252-291-5113, ext 236
Fax: 252-291-2968
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9am-5pm
www.ncmcp.org
Parks, Lakes, Trails & Campgrounds
Parks
All Childrens Playground
3238 Corbet Avenue
at the Gillette Athletic Complex
Lane Street Park
Library Lawn,
West Nash St.
Vollis Simpson
Whirligig Park
Downtown
Belle Meade Park
3000 Airport Road
Linear Park
Viola St. & Pender St.
Warren Street Park
Carolina St. Park
Matthis Park
Forest Hills Road
Cavalier Terrace
Branch Street
East Street Park
Elvie Street Park
Sauls & Pickett St.
Five Points Park
1506 Sauls St. SE
Freeman Park
Freeman & Finch St.
Paul V. Berry
Hickory Grove Park
200 Kenan St. W - Downtown
Lamm Park
Stantonsburg Road
Merrimont Park
2500 W. Buckingham Dr.
Norris Park
Norris Boulevard
Washington Carver
Heights Park
1510 Fikewood St. E
Weaver-Bailey Park
Adventura Lane
Martin Luther King Hwy.
Pender Street Park
Westwood Park
Woodcroft Drive
Wilson Recreation Park
Raleigh Road
Williams Day Camp
Mt. Vernon Drive
Reid Street Park
Woodard Park
Canal Street
Ridgewood Park
Phillips Street
Toisnot Park
Corbett Ave. & Lawndale Dr.
For Information, Call:
Parks & Rec
252-399-2266
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Lakes & Nature Trails
Lake Wilson
Located on Lake Wilson Road. Offers boating,
fishing, picnicking, and nature trails. Open
sunrise to sunset. Water acreage: 90, Land
acreage: 37.1. Disc golf course is an 18-hole
course for disc golf and tournaments.
Toisnot Reservoir
Located off Ward Boulevard on Lawndale
Drive. Bank and footbridge fishing, picnicking, playground, 3 nature trails, 1.2 mile fitness trail, 3 shelters and softball fields. 20
acres of water, 64.2 acres of land.
Wiggins Mill Reservoir
Located on Highway 301 South. Offers boat
rentals, bank fishing, fishing, bait shop, boats,
boat permits, shelter on 285 acres of water,
130 acres of land. Open sunrise to sunset.
Bird Trails
Located at Buckhorn Lake and the
Wilson Botanical Gardens.
NC Civil War Trail Marker
Confederate Military Hospital located at 401
Goldsboro Street
Wilson Bike Routes
Please contact Wilson Parks & Rec at
252-399-2266 for Nature Trails & Greenways.
Buckhorn Reservoir
Located at 8177 Rock Ridge School Road.
Offers a variety of sporting events for your
family, with over 2100 acres of water and
land. Skiing, boating, fishing, personal water
craft, picnicking, boat permits and restrooms.
Contact Wilson Parks & Rec at 252-399-2266
for information. Open Sunrise to Sunset.
The Educational Forest
of The City Of Wilson
Hiking trails, birds and wetlands.
Call 252-399-2261 for information
Campgrounds
Kampers Lodge Campground
3465 US Hwy 301 North
Wilson, North Carolina 27893
252-237-0905
(2 miles North of Wilson, Hwy 301 N.)
[email protected]
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Rock Ridge Campground
6657 Rock Ridge School Road
Sims, North Carolina 27880
252-291-4477
(Exit 116, I-95)
Hours: 2 PM - 9 PM
Restaurants: Taste Of Our Town
AMERICAN
Abrams
1465 Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-291-3411
Highway 55 Burgers
3511A Airport Rd.
Phone: 252-243-4747
2620 Forest Hills Road SW
Phone: 252-234-0247
Applebee’s Grill and Bar
2300 Forest Hills Road
Phone: 252-399-0504
Best Burgers/Dippin Dots
4916 Hayes Place
Phone: 252-237-2555
Carolina Cheese Company
2801 Ward Blvd Suite 3P-1
Phone: 252-291-2900
www.carolinacheeseco.com
Chili’s Grill & Bar
2823 S. Raleigh Rd. W
Phone: 252-246-0069
Cook Out
2925 Raleigh Road Pkwy. W
Phone: 252-265-0028
Amy Jo’s Country
Restaurant
4600 West Nash Street
Phone: 252-237-8723
Denny’s
2806 Raleigh Road Pkwy. W
Phone: 252-206-1911
Red Chilli’s
2503 Forest Hills Road
Phone: 252-237-2445
Daniel’s Casual Fine Dining
Brentwood Shopping Center
2801-3J Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-281-1349
Ruby Tuesdays
2935 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone: 252-291-4203
Flo’s Kitchen
1015 South Goldsboro St.
Phone: 252-237-9146
Jac’s Grill
2341 Madison Drive
Phone: 252-291-9199
www.jacsgrill.com
Jarman House, The
204 West Green Street
Phone: 252-237-1275
K & W Cafeteria
1501 Ward Blvd.
Phone: 252-291-8828
The Kountry Kitchen
618 SW Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-243-0715
The Legacy
301 East Main Street
Elm City, NC 27822
Phone: 252-236-3432
Mix Grill & Bar
3700 Peppermill Drive
Phone: 252-206-1429
Cracker Barrel
I-95, Exit 121
5006 Hayes Place
Phone: 252-234-7600
Panera Bread
3401 Raleigh Road Pkwy. W
Phone: 252-234-7391
Creamery Family Restaurant
1616 S. Goldsboro Street
Phone: 252-243-2934
Professor O’Cools
2801 Ward Boulevard, 3-N
Phone: 252-291-4242
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Quince “A Southern Bistro”
2801-3D Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-237-6463
SOCO Farm and Food
6538 Slabtown Rd.
Phone: 252-243-8441
Something Different
3342 Airport Boulevard
Phone: 252-291-0889
Sonic Drive-In
2401 W. Forest Hills Road
Phone: 252-293-0599
Sylvia’s Take-Out & Catering
1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Phone: 252-237-0012
Waffle House, The
I-95 Exit 121
4930 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone: 252-246-0446
Waffle House
2103 Tarboro St.
Phone: 252-206-9955
Ward’s Steak & Cheese
6228 Ward Blvd.
Phone: 252-243-7766
Whole Truth Grocery &
Lunchroom
515 E. Walnut Street
Phone: 252-237-5595
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Restaurants: Taste Of Our Town
BARBECUE
Bill’s Barbecue & Chicken
Restaurant
3007 Downing Street
Phone: 252-237-4372
www.bills-bbq.com
Cherry’s Barbecue
5139 Webb Lake Road
Phone: 252-237-2070
Parker’s Barbecue
2514 US 301 Hwy South
Phone: 252-237-0972
CHICKEN
Bojangles
1840 Parkwood Boulevard
Phone: 252-237-4928
Bojangles
Exit 121, Raleigh Rd. Pkwy.
Phone: 252-237-0026
Bojangles
Eagle Farm, 3734 Nash St.
Phone: 252-234-8099
Buffalo Wild Wings
Grill & Bar
2800 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone: 252-234-9464
Chick-Fil-A
2407 NW Forest Hills Road
Phone: 252-206-9862
Kentucky Fried Chicken &
Long John Silvers Seafood
1870 Tarboro Street
Phone: 252-237-4107
Kentucky Fried Chicken
& Taco Bell
901 Hwy 301 South
Phone: 252-399-1118
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Kentucky Fried Chicken &
Long John Silver
4925 Raleigh Rd. Pkwy. W
Phone: 252-246-0056
Little China Chinese
Restaurant
3521D Airport Boulevard
Phone: 252-237-8823
Zaxby’s
3019 Raleigh Road. Pkwy
Sakura Hibachi & Sushi
126 E Tarboro Sreet
CHINESE/JAPANESE/ASIAN
China Wok Buffet
2360 Forest Hill Road West
Phone: 252-265-9998
Taste of China
700-C US Hwy 301 North
Phone: 252-237-6688
Chopstixx
3401 Raleigh Rd. Pkwy.
Suite 10D
Phone: 252-237-8809
Good Taste Buffet
2800 S. Raleigh Rd.
Phone: 252-291-8333
Hibachi 101
3401 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone: 252-293-0105
Hibachi & Sushi
Supreme Buffet
1711 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone: 252- 237-8888
Taste of China Restaurant
2801 Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-291-8222
Teppanyaki Grill
1700 Raleigh Road
Phone: 252-234-9000
COFFEE BARS
Dunkin Donuts
2113 Nash St NW
Phone: 252-991-4744
Starbucks
Heritage Crossing Shopping
Center (in Target) and on
Raleigh Road Pkwy
Hong Kong Restaurant
3711 Peppermill Drive
Phone: 252-243-4477
FAST FOOD
Arby’s
2404 Forest Hills Road
Phone: 252-291-7706
King Wok
1501 Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-246-9769
Burger Boy
201 Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-237-8365
Kobe Express
1705 Raleigh Rd. Pkwy
Phone: 252-243-5623
Burger King
1708 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone: 252-291-7131
Lam’s Garden
1301 Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-291-5929
Burger King
5011 Hwy 264 W, I-95 Exit 121
Phone: 252-265-4080
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Restaurants: Taste Of Our Town
Hardee’s
2313 Forest Hills Road
Phone: 252-293-7809
Rays Drive-In
3128 US 301 Hwy South
Phone: 252-237-1252
McDonald’s
1454 Tarboro Street SW
Phone: 252-237-8494
McDonald’s
1416 Lipscomb Road
Phone: 252-291-3344
McDonald’s
2100 W. Nash Street
Phone: 252-291-7041
McDonald’s
2802 S. Raleigh Rd. Parkway
Phone: 252-243-7077
McDonald’s
I-95 Exit 121, Hayes Place
Phone: 252-246-0287
Wendy’s
2815 S. Raleigh Rd. Parkway
Phone: 252-399-0010
Wayback Burgers
1700 Raleigh Rd Parkway W
Phone: 252-281-2080
ITALIAN
Four Seasons Pizzeria
604 Herring Avenue
Phone: 252-265-4621
Mama Mia’s Pizzeria
1700 Raleigh Road
Phone: 252-206-1200
Monticello Café
Brentwood Shopping Center
2801-1K Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-243-3791
Olive Garden
3401 Raleigh Road. Pkwy.
Phone: 252-206-1399
Pauls Italian Restaurant
3106 W. Nash Street
Phone: 252-291-3837
HOT DOGS
Dick’s Hot Dog Stand, Inc.
1500 West Nash Street
Phone: 252-243-6313
MEXICAN
El Tapatio Mexican
Restaurant
2921 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone: 252-237-0687
El Tapatio Mexican
Restaurant
2364 W. Forest Hills Road
Phone: 252-243-7871
Moe’s Southwest Grill
3401 Raleigh Road Pkwy.
Phone: 252-991-2538
San Jose Mexican Restaurant
Forest Hills Shopping Ctr.
1700 Raleigh Road
Phone: 252-237-7749
Taco Bell
1825 South Tarboro Street
Phone: 252-237-8903
PIZZA
Domino’s Pizza
1613 Raleigh Road Parkway
Phone: 252-237-4444
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Italian Pizza and Subs
700 U.S. Hwy. 301 N
Phone: 252-243-5004
Italian Pizza and Subs
3711 Peppermill Drive
Phone: 252-991-5011
Papa John’s Pizza
1301 Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-206-7000
Pino’s Pizza (Delivery)
4916-D Hayes Place
Phone: 252-265-0600
Pizza Hut
1702 Glendale Drive
Phone: 252-237-6653
Pizza Hut
3710 Peppermill Drive
Phone: 252-243-5900
Pizza Inn
3332 Airport Road
Phone: 252-265-4646
Pizza Inn
Winoca Shopping Center
Phone: 252-291-2105
Primo’s Pizza
1825 Tarboro Street
Phone: 252-234 0490
SEAFOOD
Mayflower Seafood
1486 S. Tarboro Street
Phone: 252-237-1606
Morehead Seafood
and Chips
205 S. Tarboro Street
Phone: 252-291-1003
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Restaurants: Taste Of Our Town
SEAFOOD (CONTINUED)
HEROES BAR & GRILL
124 Barnes Street SW
Phone: (252) 281-2083
SUBS
Aggie’s Hot Subs
2302 W. Nash Street
Phone: 252-206-5757
Worrell’s Seafood
Restaurant
213 South Goldsboro Street
Phone: 252-243-4400
The Bulldog Tavern
207 Tarboro SW
Phone: 252-246-9000
Worrell’s Nautical Oddities
2229 South Goldsboro Street
Phone: 252-206-0752
STEAK
Beefmastor Inn
2656 Hwy 301 South
Phone: 252-237-7343
Fuji Steakhouse
2714 North Ward Blvd.
Centura Village
Phone: 252-246-9888
Golden Corral
3101 Raleigh Road Pkwy.
Phone: 252-291-1887
Pup’s Steakhouse
2801 Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-291-8787
Rocky’s Steakhouse
3008 West Nash Street
Phone: 252-234-7060
Texas Steakhouse and
Saloon of Wilson
2901 Raleigh Road
Phone: 252-237-2199
Western Sizzlin
Steak House
101 N. Burton Street
Phone: 252-291-6100
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Jersey Mikes Subs
2338 Forest Hills Road
Westwood Village
Shopping Center
Phone: 252-234-7400
Quizno’s
2861 Raleigh Road Pkwy. W
Phone: 252-243-2055
Subs Plus
901 Ward Boulevard
Phone: 252-243-3639
Subway
3401 Raleigh Rd. 264/I95
Phone: 252-2234-7391
Subway
1301 South Ward Boulevard
Boulevard Plaza
Phone: 252-237-5887
Subway
2861 B Ward Boulevard
Brentwood Shopping Ctr.
Phone: 252-291-0366
CAKES, DESERTS, CANDIES,
PIES ICE CREAM, YOGURT
Cherry-O Factory Yogurt
1700 Raleigh Road Pkwy.
Phone: 252-206-1611
Dairy Queen
3800 Nash Street
Phone: 252-234-0336
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Dippin’ Dots/Best Burgers
4916 Hayes Place
Phone: 252-237-2555
Froyo 101 Yogurt
3401 Raleigh Road Pkwy.
Phone: 252-234-8080
Sayum Deli &
Ice Cream Shoppe
408 E. Nash Street
Phone: 252-296-8083
Sugar Plum Shoppe
117 W. Nash Street
Phone: 252-291-6750
Sugar Plum Shoppe
2801-1Q Ward Boulevard
Brentwood Shopping Ctr.
Phone: 252-291-9868
Wilson Doughnut Shop
525 S. Tarboro Street
Phone: 252-243-5325
BEER & WINE STORES
Grapenuts Wine & Beer
3711 Peppermill Drive
Eagle Farm Shopping Ctr.
Phone: 252-246-9463
The Beer Store
113 Goldsboro St. SW
Phone: 252-991-6044
Wed. - Sat 12-9 pm
thebeerstorewilson.com
Brewmasters
2115 Forest Hills Road
Eagle Farm Shopping Ctr.
Phone: 252-991-6035
M-Sat: 11-11; SUN 12-6
Schools
Barton College
Founded in 1902, Barton College is a
four-year, private, liberal arts college located in Wilson, North Carolina. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools, Barton offers a wide
range of professional and liberal arts programs leading to the baccalaureate degree
and a new Master of Education program.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one
of 2011’s Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the
South and by Princeton Review as one of
2011’s Top Colleges of the Southeast, Barton also is positioned in the top quartile, nationally, in value-added education as
measured by the Collegiate Learning
Assessment through the Council for Aid
to Education. Committed to providing a
challenging academic environment in the
classroom, Barton also provides a strong
focus on student leadership development
outside the classroom. A member of the
NCAA Division II and the Conference Carolinas, Barton supports 16 athletic teams. Barton is regionally and nationally recognized
for its commitment to student athletes and
to its strong athletics program. It boasts a
solid international travel study program and
has an active honors program. Serving a
population of about 1,150 students, the
College draws students regionally, nationally and internationally to provide a remarkably diverse student population for
the Barton Experience. Barton College is
“inspiring futures” by “turning beliefs into
accomplishments.”
Barton also offers a wide array of cultural opportunities that are open to the community, in-
cluding the Barton College Friends of Hackney
Library dinner lectures, Barton College/Wilson
Symphony Orchestra concerts, Theatre at Barton performances among others.
For additional information about Barton
College and a complete listing of cultural
events open to the community, visit Barton’s website at www.barton.edu. We hope
you will also make plans to visit the campus
whenever you are in Wilson. We look forward to telling you more about Barton, including its rich history, traditions and
campus character.
BARTON COLLEGE
Phone: 800-345-4973 or 252-399-6300
PO Box 5000
200 Atlantic Christian College Drive
Wilson, North Carolina, 27893
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Wilson Community College
Wilson Community College, established in
1958, is one of the North Carolina Community
College System’s oldest institutions. The College
seeks to make a difference in the Wilson area by
offering accessible, affordable and student-centered opportunities for both academic and personal enrichment.
Wilson Community College offers 35 different
curricular programs of study that lead to an associate degree, diploma or certificate. Financial aid is
available for students who qualify.
The Continuing Education department,
through partnerships with local businesses and industries, provides training opportunities and career advancement courses for working
professionals.
The Wilson Early College Academy, a joint partnership with Wilson County Schools, is located on
the campus of Wilson Community College. The
academy enables students to earn a high school
diploma and complete college credit to earn an
associate degree or complete transfer requirements within five years.
The mission of sustainability awareness is embraced by the College through the development
of sustainable curricula and programs and
demonstrated through our own facilities and one
of the state’s only LEED Gold-certified community
college building. Tours are available.
Wilson Community College creates success…
hope, opportunity and jobs through innovative, affordable and sustainable education leading to the
workplace of tomorrow.
For additional information about Wilson Community College, visit the College’s website at
www.wilsoncc.edu
Greenfield School
Highway NC 42 W., Wilson, NC 27893
252-237-8046 www.greenfieldschool.org
Community Christian School
5160 Packhouse Road, NW, Wilson, NC 27896
252-399-1376 www.ccscyclones.com
Wilson Christian Academy
1820 Airport Boulevard, Wilson, NC 27893
252-237-8064 www.wilsonchristian.com
Sallie B. Howard School for
the Arts & Education
1004 Herring Ave., Wilson
252-245-2182 www.salliebhowardschool.com
Eastern NC School for the Deaf
1311 US Hwy 301 N, Wilson, NC 27893
252-237-2450 www.encsd.net
Diverse Family Services at
Summerville Academy
618 NE Tarboro St., Wilson
252-399-0073 www.dfservices.org
Garnett Christian Academy
4747 Lake Wilson Road, Elm City, NC 27822
252-237-8668
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Wilson County Schools
117 N. Tarboro St., Wilson
Contact: 252-399-7700 www.wilson.k12.nc.us
Charis Prep
801 Reid Street East, Wilson, NC 27893
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Shopping
Historic Downtown Wilson
Located in the Heart of Downtown; Nash, Goldsboro, Tarboro
and Barnes Streets.
Contact Wilson Downtown
Development Corp.
252-399-2395
Heritage Crossing
Shopping Center
(Target, Bed Bath & Beyond,
PetSmart,
Marshalls, Best Buy, Belks,
Ross, Harris Teeter, Starbucks,
GNC) Intersection of Airport
Road & Raleigh Road Parkway
Brentwood Shopping
Center
2801 Ward Boulevard • 252-291-1092
Wilson Mall
(Penny’s, Rose’s, Dollar Tree)
1501 Ward Boulevard • 252-291-6198
Fikewood Plaza Shopping Center
Highway 301 North
Eagle Farm Crossing
(Food Lion, Grapenuts Wine Shop)
3711 Peppermill Drive North
252-291-1092
Forest Hills Shopping Center
(Biglots)
1700 Raleigh Road • 1-800-622-2717
Canterbury Village
(Merle Norman, UPS Store)
2302 West Nash Street • 252-237-1156
Shop downtown Wilson, James Grey & Co.
Westwood Village Shopping Center
2500 Forest Hills Road • 252-291-7800
Boulevard Plaza
1301 Ward Boulevard
Winoca Shopping Center
(Tucker Furniture, Pizza Inn, Kountry Kitchen)
602 Ward Boulevard • 252-291-1230
Regency Plaza
(Food Lion)
2101 S. Tarboro Street
Wilson Square Shopping Center
925 Ward Boulevard
Toisnot Village
4030 Ward Boulevard
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Produce Shopping
Wilson Farmers Market located at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. Open mid May
through September, Saturdays from 7:30 am
– noon. Enjoy fresh grown fruits, vegetables,
flowers, shrimp and even fresh-ground cornmeal and grits while you enjoy homemade
ice cream.
Downtown Wilson Farmers Market –
Open every Wednesday from mid-morning til
afternoon starting in April. Come out and
enjoy home fresh produce, lunch from a market vendor and listen to some light music
that will brighten your day. The Market is located at 207 W. Green Street.
Mi Rancho Mexican Farmer’s Market
3128 U.S. Hwy. 301 Open Weekends.
Deans Farm Market – Offers fresh vegetables, fresh strawberries (in season), pick your
own, hayrides and children’s tours. 4231
Hwy. 42, open daily Mon-Sat, 9-5pm,
252-237-0967
Wilson Produce – 4460 Hwy. 301 South,
open Mon-Sat, 9-5pm,
252-237-9321
Williamson Peanuts – 6512 Rock Ridge
School Road, open June-Dec,
252-237-3040
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Shopping: Finds and Favorites
Belle & Co. – a woman’s boutique that offers
apparel, jewelry and clothing for everyday
wear and evening attire for those special
occasions.
(www.belleandco.com) 252-291-8869
Grapenuts Wine Shop
Hiltons – fine men’s and ladies shop. Located
at Brentwood Shopping Center
Nowell & Company – offering interior design with a full range of home accessories, fine
furniture, rugs & antiques. Located at Brentwood Shopping Center.
Park Place – upscale home furnishings &
décor consignment shop you will visit over
and over. Located downtown.
Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat 10-3
Arts Unlimited – offering so many gifts and
personalized services, you will have to see it to
believe it! Make your own ceramic piece.
Studio One – Vibrant, active art cooperative
designed to meet the needs of professional
artists, art students and art patrons. Offering
gallery, studios and art instruction, handmade
jewelry, pottery, painted cloth, hand painted
furniture and portraits. They host a large open
house twice a year.
The Nook – unique gifts, fun accessories, art,
furniture, children’s gifts & more.
(www.thenookinc.com)
Fine Lines –for all of your stationery needs,
personalized accessories,
invitations & cards.
JoliAn’s Shoes – caters to the
contemporary woman: ladies shoes, clothes &
apparel – moderate to better.
Dippin’Dots & Best Burgers – ice cream
parlor/burgers
I-95, Exit 121
The Spa at 1010 Nash –
Wilson’s Only Day Spa. Facials, Massage and
Salon Services. 1010 Nash Street, Wilson.
For Spa Listings contact
the Wilson Visitor’s Center 252-243-8440
Other Fun Spots:
Embellishments
Trends & Traditions
Dick’s Hot Dog Stand
Kirby Girls
Interiors
Green Gable Designs
Wen Design’s
Gracies The Village Shops
Lovely Interiors
The Flower Pot
The Hobby Lobby
Wilson Visitors Guide 43
Theater
The Boykin Center opened its doors in 1998
and offers a wide range of performances
throughout the year. The renovation of this
1919 Vaudeville Theater, now with plush seating for 650 people, provides the community
with a breathtaking venue for the Boykin Series
each year. Performances include an exciting lineup of theatre, comedy, music and more. The
Boykin Center is also home to the Arts Council
Troupe for Youth. ACT! for Youth presents three
performances every year, showcasing the area’s
youth talent.
The Boykin Center houses the G.R. Hammond
Gallery in the front of the theater which is open
during performances and at other times by appointment.
Edna Boykin Cultural Center
108 NE Nash Street,Wilson, NC 27893
Ph. 252-291-4329
www.wilsonarts.com
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Theatre
The Kennedy Theatre
at Barton College
This new state-of-the-art black
box theatre is home for Theatre
at Barton as well as a regional
host for two professional theatre
companies: Hot Summer Nights
at the Kennedy, headquartered
in Raleigh, and Wilson’s annual
Theatre of the American South
Series.
The black box theatre provides Barton College and its
community with a premier
teaching facility for the dramatic arts as well
as an excellent environment for entertainment and performances of a broad scope.
This flexible and functional space is easily
adaptable for theatre, dance, symphony concerts, opera performances, and lectures.
The facility consists of several spaces including a spacious atrium that can serve as a
reception area and gallery for college and
community events, a fully-equipped scene
shop for building props and scenery, offices
for theatre program personnel, dressing
rooms, costume storage and of course the
performance space.
The flexible performance space provides
an opportunity to engage the audience with
varied seating and performance configurations for each show. Upwards of six mainstage productions, two symphony concerts,
and two choir performances ensure that our
audiences will always have something to
look forward to each year.
THE KENNEDY THEATRE
200 Atlantic Christian College Drive
Wilson NC 27893
252-399-6300
www.barton.edu
Wilson Visitors Guide 45
Transportation
Airports
Wilson Industrial Air Center, located at 4545 Airport Drive NW is municipally owned. The
air center serves industrial, local corporate and general aviation. Flight training and maintenance is available. Each fall, the air center offers a Fly-In
Celebration. Phone: 252-291-8810
Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport serves Nash, Wilson and Edgecombe counties. Located on Hwy 97, the airport is just 6.5 miles from Rocky Mount, 9 miles from Wilson and only
minutes from industrial traffic routes I-95, US 64, Hwy 264, Hwy 301 and NC Hwy 58.
The airport facility is located on 446 acres and has a 7000 ft. runway, a passenger terminal
building, and 4 corporate hangars. Hertz and National Auto Rental services are provided at the
airport. Other services offered by the airport include: RWI shuttle Service, aircraft charter and
rentals, tie down storage, major and minor airframe and engine repairs.
7265 Air Terminal Drive, Elm City, NC 27822
Phone: 252-291-0417 • Email: [email protected] • www.rwiairport.com
Services
Amtrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252-246-1060 or 1-800-872-7245
Blue Star Cab Company ..........................252-237-1134
Budget Car and Truck Rental ..................252-243-7600
Enterprise ...............................................800-736-8222
Greyhound & Trailways............................252-243-3279
Safety Cab Company ...............................252-243-2356
Wilson Transit System .............................252-291-2850
Wilson County Transportation Services...252-291-1979
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