First of all, Wilson is more than an I-95 rest stop. It’s home to a world-famous whirligig park and North Carolina’s first gigabit fiber internet community. From antiques to athletics, you’ll always find something surprising here.
Wilson Arts
Wilson Arts has a fifty-year history of providing cultural leadership and opportunities in the arts. Throughout the year, they offer more than six professional gallery exhibits, a professional performance series (the “Boykin Series”), a youth theater education program (ACT! for Youth), educational workshops for adults and children, and camps in visual art and theater.
Fun For The Family
It may come as a shock to your kids, but there is life beyond social media. Hop on a snowboard to test your balance at Imagination Station. Toss a few discs around Lake Wilson. Then grab a selfie with Frank over at Dick’s hot dogs.
Breweries & Bottle Shops
Whether you want to pick up a craft brew to take home or prefer to settle into the beer garden after popping the top, these bottle shops and brewery are worth skipping the grocery store selection.
Catalogue of Architecture
The Old Wilson Historic District dates from the 1850s through the 1920s when Wilson’s agriculturally-based economy was booming. The district was home to many business leaders, merchants, clerks, and salesmen. Notable home styles include antebellum, bungalows, Victorian, and Colonial Revival.
Old Wilson Mile Walking Tour (PDF) | Historic Landmarks Tour (PDF)
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Visitors will never be at a loss for something to do at the park. A central lawn amphitheater where everything from music to film engages audiences. The park shelter hosts the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market, educational programs, and family fun activities.
Freeman Roundhouse & African American Museum
Opened in 2001, The Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum has served to preserve, promote and present African-American history, art and culture to all citizens of Wilson and the region.
Antique Shops Galore
There’s no telling how many road-trippers have exited I-95 in Wilson, North Carolina to search for and discover their next favorite found antiques.
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