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Wilson, North Carolina has a reputation for being filled with There is something for everyone to enjoy with historic walking CLIMATE - Wilson has a mild climate which is a favorable factor in HOW TO GET TO WILSON - Wilson is conveniently located halfway friendly people and there is no place better than the Wilson Visitors tours, museums and four gardens to enjoy among locally owned the life of Wilson. On average, the temperature is in the 60’s. During between New York and Florida on I-95. You can take exits 107-121 Center to experience that for yourself. Our information specialists restaurants, boutique shops, festivals, music, concerts, theater and the summer you can enjoy a comfortable evening outside and during to Wilson. Wilson is 45 miles east of Raleigh, the state Capital, and (happy concierges) will make you feel welcome, answer questions so much more. Come and enjoy a local brewery or favorite wine or the winter there is very little snow. Wilson’s elevation is 147 feet and 100 miles from the coast. Wilson is located 30 miles north of I-40 and provide a wealth of resources to make sure your trip to Wilson is bottle shop for a unique experience. averages 4 inches of rainfall per month. and is intersected by US 301, US 264 (I-587), US 117 and I-795. everything you want it to be. For additional information planning a small meeting, wedding, POPULATION - Wilson was named after the prominent 19th century We invite you to explore our vibrant community. Our historic down- family reunion or a simple visit, contact 800-497-7398 and check Eastern North Carolina Legislator, Col. Louis D. Wilson. The City town has brought the creativity of art to life with the Vollis Simpson out our website. of Wilson has a population of approximately 50,000 people. Wilson Whirligig Park and all of the sprawling development surrounding is the county seat, with a population of approximately 80,000 and a this public park. www.wilson-nc.com Facebook@WilsonVisitorsCenter total area covering 374 square miles. 2 www.wilson-nc.com Wilson Visitors Guide 3 Contents CONTENTS

6-7 Accommodations 6-9 Events & Seasonal

8-11 Restaurants / Bars 10-13 Attractions Wilson Visitors Center Located in Historic Downtown Wilson 14-15 Shopping 14-15 Theater

209 Broad Street Wilson, NC 27893 16-19 Antiquing 16-17 Art Galleries 1-800-497-7398 18-19 Museums 252-243-8440 20-23 Events / Seasonal www.wilson-nc.com 24-27 Attractions 20-23 Sports

28-29 Theater 24 Parks & Campgrounds City of Wilson ...... 252-399-2200 County of Wilson ...... 252-399-2803 30-31 Art Galleries 25 Lakes & Nature Trails Parks & Recreation ...... 252-399-2266 32-33 Museums 26-27 Gardens YMCA ...... 252-291-9622 Rocky Mt./Wilson Airport ...... 252-291-0417 34-37 Sports 28-31 Antiques Wilson Industrial Air Center ...... 252-291-8810 Wilson Chamber of Commerce ...... 252-237-0165 38-39 Parks & Recreation 32-33 Accommodations Wilson County Public Library ...... 252-237-5355 The Wilson Times Newspaper ...... 252-243-5151 40-41 Gardens 34-39 Restaurants Wilson Downtown Development Corporation ...... 252-399-2395 Wilson Economic Development Council ...... 252-237-1115 42-43 Schools / College 40-42 Shopping Wilson County Fairgrounds ...... 252-237-8443 Wilson Medical Center, A Duke Life Point Hospital ...... 252-399-8040 44-45 Transportation / Services 43 Transportation 1705 Tarboro Street • Phone: 252-399-8040 • wilsonmedical.com Wilson Police Department ...... 252-399-2323 46-47 Notes / Map of Wilson 44-45 Colleges & Schools Sheriff’s Department ...... 252-237-2118 State Highway Patrol (via cell phone) ...... Dial *HP 46-47 Notes / Map of Wilson

EMERGENCIES — 911 www.healeypublishing.com 217 Brew Works (pg39) Wilson Visitors Guide 5 ANNUAL CALENDAR County Fairgrounds EVENTS & SEASONAL African American Cultural EVENTS & SEASONAL OF EVENTS Heritage Celebration First Fridays on the Lawn JANUARY SEASONAL INSPIRATIONS Martin Luther King Exhibit AUGUST & Celebration First Fridays on the Lawn Wilson County Fair is held 3rd week of Welcome back Barton College September. It features agriculture exhibits FEBRUARY and competitions, shows, food, games and Love The Symphony at Barton College rides. Fun for the whole family. SEPTEMBER Wilson County Fair The Barton College Wilson Symphony MARCH (mid September) Orchestra offers the public four Wilson Spring Expo Wilson Fly In Celebration performances each year, including two The Brittany Soccer Showcase Downtown Beats & Eats Fall signature dinner performances: Symphony Concert Series “Seven” Event and Soul and Love the Symphony. For APRIL information about season membership Imagination Station and ticket prices: 252-399-6535 or email: Wilson Woman’s Club Homes Tour First Fridays on the Lawn [email protected] (even years) Art Stroll of Wilson OCTOBER Wilson Chorale began in 1972 as a pros- Carolina’s Conference Collegiate Tournament First Fridays on the Lawn pered group of choral singers representing Banking on the Arts Wilson. Concerts are offered throughout the Eyes On Main Street Photo Festival Gig in the Park Spring Concert Series Black Creek Heritage Day year locally, as well as group performances (Mid October) all over the nation annually. For performance Downtown Beats & Eats Fall information: 252-243-2877 MAY Concert Series Sunday in the Rose Garden Join Bluegrass musicians at the Bluegrass (2nd weekend in May) Barn on Tuesday nights from 8:00 pm until Porch Tour & Art Stroll (May-August) NOVEMBER midnight, located on Horne’s Church Road Wilson Farmer Artisan Market NC Whirligig Festival – 1½ miles from the intersection of Hwy. Preservation of Wilson Garden Party (first weekend in November) 58 West – A variety of musical groups and Jet Rally non-profit organizations and live entertain- The main exhibition features 100 photo- individuals show off their talent. The event is Eyes On Main Street Photo Festival ment. www.wilsonwhirligigfestival.org graphs by 100 prominent and emerging DECEMBER free to the public. Gig in the Park Spring Concert Series photographers from over 30 countries Wilson Tobbs Baseball (May-July) Light Up Wilson NC Whirligig Festival Eyes on Main Street Photo Festival with an equal number of men and women Christmas Tour of Old & Historic Homes participants. The exhibition, curated by Historic Downtown Wilson Jerome De Perlinghi and co-curated by JUNE Christmas Parade The NC Whirligig Festival is held on the Eyes on Main Street is a large outdoor Catherine Lloyd and Régina Monfort, Eyes On Main Street Photo Festival Symphony and Soul first full weekend of November. This award- and indoor photography festival. Held each focuses on the theme of “Main Street, a Gig in the Park Spring Concert Series Wilson Choral Concert winning event is attended by approximately spring for 100 days, transforming Historic Crossroad of Cultures” as interpreted by the A Downtown Christmas 50,000 visitors, is filled with more than Downtown Wilson into a vibrant gallery of individual photographers. Wilson Winter Lights at the Botanical Gardens 100 unique artisan booths, food vendors, large-scale photographs spanning over six JULY city blocks. www.EyesOnMainStreetWilson.com Fireworks Celebration at Historic 6 www.wilson-nc.com Fleming Stadium and Wilson Wilson Visitors Guide 7 for soccer events and home to first class Pickleball at the Greater Wilson Rotary EVENTS & SEASONAL baseball fields and a miniature “Fleming Park 1801 Branch Street EVENTS & SEASONAL Stadium”. Swimming – public swimming pool, ride See a movie at Carmike 10 Cinema the Miniature Train or play tennis at the Theater, 1501 Ward Boulevard 252-265-5530 Wilson Parks & Recreation Center. or at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. 252-399-2266

Watch a Baseball Tennis – over 50 courts available, contact Game at Historic Fleming Stadium, mid Wilson Parks & Recreation. 252-399-2266. May through August. Visit the NC Base- ball Museum while you are there. Lake Wilson Tennis Club, located at 4738 Lake Wilson Road. Skate Park offers open bicycling, in-line 252-237-8880 skating & skate boarding, I.D. information required. Located at Toisnot Park (admission Trails – Wilson is home to the N.C. African fee). 252-399-2277 American Music Trail, the Homegrown Handmade Trail and the NC Civil War trail. Check out the Artisans and Farmers Market. Visit Deans Farm In the fall and pick your own strawberries or pumpkins. Enjoy Pickleball at Wilson Recreation Center hay rides and children’s festivities. Bowling offered at AMF Westview Lanes, 252-399-2266 1700 Ward Boulevard 252-991-6054 Visit our Redwood trees.

Wilson, NC is home to the first ABC Store in North Carolina and is located at 315 Nash St. East.

Go Fishing at one of our four lakes!

Disc golf at Williams Day Camp or Lake Wilson.

Playing Fields – J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex located on Corbett Avenue, has a complex made up of eight collegiate size soccer playing fields with 2 turf fields. The area covers 14 acres of a 113 acre plot. Great

8 www.wilson-nc.com Toisnot Park Wilson County Fair (pg6) Wilson Visitors Guide 9 ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS

ART COUNCIL OF WILSON

108 Nash Street NE, Wilson, NC 27893 A variety of activities for all ages are prints, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, blown 252-291-4329 • Fx. 252-234-0049 offered at the Arts Council. Children can glass and more by local & regional artists. www.wilsonarts.com explore, grow and create through programs You are sure to find something unique for the such as the Art and Theater Camps. The art lover on your list. The Arts Council of Since 1967, the Arts Council of Wilson has largest fundraiser for the Arts Council is Wilson manages two facilities: The Wilson led the community in the arts. This non- celebrated annually. “Banking on the Arts,” Arts Center and the Edna Boykin Cultural PRESERVATION OF WILSON Historic Places dating from the 1850’s on track. Preservation of Wilson is a nonprofit profit organization is temporarily housed in is formally called “Bankers Holiday.” Center. through the 1920’s. You will see notable corporation that provides leadership in the the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Serving architectural styles such as Gothic Revival, revitalization efforts of Wilson County’s Take a stroll through the Old Wilson Mile - an the citizens of Wilson and surrounding Art exhibitions, workshops and lectures are Hours: Tues - Fri 10-5 pm; Sat 10-3 pm Italianate, Victorian Cottages, Queen Anne, unique architectural properties. area near Barton College that tells the Wilson areas, the Arts Council’s mission is to im- offered regularly and are open to the public. Hours: T-F: 10-5pm; Sat. 10-3 Colonial Revival and Wilson’s famous story with its rich heritage and unique architec- prove the quality of life for the citizens of The exhibitions represent the community’s Bungalows. For more information call 252-234-7694 or ture. The Mile is part of the Old Wilson His- Wilson County by providing cultural leader- most diverse interests and media. Shop in The Mile is marked with directional bronze visit www.preservationofwilson.com toric District listed on the National Register of ship and opportunities in the arts. The Gallery Shop, which offers paintings, medallions placed in the sidewalk to keep you

10 www.wilson-nc.com Home of President for Barton College Wilson Visitors Guide 11 THE MINIATURE TRAIN Country Doctor Museum ATTRACTIONS The oldest museum in the nation dedicated ATTRACTIONS For 60 years the train has been a staple of to the history of rural healthcare, the Coun- Wilson, and a piece of our history. try Doctor Museum celebrates the caregivers In 1954, the Kiwanis Club of Wilson paid who practiced in small towns and farming $10,756.41 to build the 36-passenger train communities across America. Explore the and lay the 1,150 feet of tracks. That first exhibits and artifacts in the museum’s three year the train was only open four months and buildings and browse the gift shop. boasted a total of 22,877 passengers. The train remains a family-oriented activity, Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm, 6642 Peele because both children and adults can ride. Road in Bailey, NC 252-235-4165 Numbers of kids’ birthday parties celebrate or visit: www.countrydoctormuseum.org by riding the train. Families have made a tra- dition of going every weekend and travelers P.L. Woodard House even pull off the highway to experience the miniature train. A restoration of the P.L. Woodard House in Black Creek, located downtown on Center St. Wilson Recreation Center Open 2nd Sunday of each month 2:00- Call 252-399-2266 for information. 4:00pm 252-236-5587 www.orgsites.com/nc/bchs. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Tobacco Farm Life Museum Charles B. Aycock Birthplace Museum is located on 709 North Church Tobacco in bloom Located in Fremont, NC, admission is free. Street in Kenly, N.C. The museum shows This historical site features governor’s mid- how families grew up surrounded by nineteenth century farmstead, including tobacco. Visit an authentic farmhouse; see Dan Finch Pottery WHIRLIGIGS Atlanta, GA; The Visionary Art Museum in Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park a smokehouse, pantry, kitchen, corn barn, artifacts, smell the sweet aroma of cured Baltimore, MD at the inner harbor; as well & Museum outhouse, school house and stables. tobacco. Admission charged. Open Mon-Sat Located on the farm land of Finch Nursery as in Russia, London, California, Canada 252-242-5581 9:30-5pm, Sun 2:00-5:00pm. 919-284-3431 in Bailey, NC. A family farm devoted to Wilson has the largest collection of A new two-acre public sculpture park in and New York. Simpson has been featured in http://www.nchistoricsites.org/aycock/ tabaccofarmlifemuseum.org growing blueberry plants, pottery produc- whirligigs anywhere in the world. Historic Downtown Wilson has been Vollis Simpson’s work is displayed at the several publications, including The New tion and building bluebird nesting boxes. York Times, Sign and Symbol, People, developed and constructed for the perma- Also the location of Homes for Bluebirds, Wilson Rose Garden, Wilson Botanical nent conservation and enjoyment of the Gardens, Wilson Visitors Center, and Newsweek, Time Magazine, American Inc., a non-profit organization devoted solely Style, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, largest collection of whirligigs created by to the preservation of bluebirds. throughout downtown Wilson street folk artist Vollis Simpson. The Whirligig corners, and at the new Vollis Simpson Readers Digest and others. He has also been All pottery is made, glazed and fired at featured in several books. He was honored Park is a catalyst for cultural economic devel- the farm studio. Annual Open House 2nd Whirligig Park & Museum in Historic opment for Eastern NC. The park is a major Downtown Wilson. by the governor with the prestigious North Sunday in November. Carolina Award in 2011 – and the Whirligigs destination for cultural travelers world- 252-235-4664 are the official Folk Art of North Carolina. wide and a unique gathering place offering www.danfinch.com Simpson’s welded and painted constructions greenspace for Wilson. The Vollis Simpson are monumental in scale and are exhibited 301 Goldsboro St. Whirligig Museum is adjacent to the Park at The North Carolina Museum of Art in inside the Whirligig Station apartment Raleigh, NC; The High Museum of Art in building.

12 www.wilson-nc.com www.wilsonwhirligigpark.org Wilson Visitors Guide 13 EDNA BOYKIN THEATER CULTURAL CENTER THEATER

The 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 620 people, provides the community with a breathtaking venue for the Boykin Series annually. Performances include an exciting lineup of theatre, comedy, music and more. The Boykin Center is also home to the Arts Council Troupe for Youth, or ACT! for Youth, presents three performances annually, showcasing the area’s youth talent. The Center houses the G.R. Hammond Gallery in the front of the theater which is open during performances and at other times by appointment.

108 Nash Street NE, Wilson, NC 27893 252-291-4329 www.wilsonarts.com

THE KENNEDY THEATRE AT BARTON COLLEGE

This state-of-the-art black box theatre is including a spacious atrium that can serve as and two choir performances ensure that our home for Theatre at Barton as well as a a reception area and gallery for college and audiences will always have something to regional host for two professional theatre community events, a fully-equipped scene look forward to each year. companies, Hot Summer Nights at the shop for building props and scenery, offices Kennedy, headquartered in Raleigh. for theatre program personnel, dressing 200 Atlantic Christian College Drive The black box theatre provides Barton rooms, costume storage and of course the Wilson NC 27893 College and its community with a premier performance space. 252-399-6300 teaching facility for the dramatic arts The flexible performance space provides an www.barton.edu as well as an excellent environment for opportunity to engage the audience with entertainment and performances of a broad varied seating and performance configura- scope. tions for each show. Upwards of six main- 14 www.wilson-nc.comwww.wilson-nc.com The facility consists of several spaces stage productions, two symphony concerts, Wilson Visitors Guide 15 Art at 123 Studio G.R. Hammond Gallery ART GALLERIES 123 Barnes St. West (Boykin Center) ART GALLERIES 252-991-5226 108 Nash Street NE Tues-Fri. 11-6pm; Sat. 11-4pm 252-291-4329 Unique hand-made jewelry, pottery, local Open during performances or artwork and crafts. by appointment Keith Barnes Photography & Studio Artisan Leaf Burk Uzzle Studio Best known for his work of tobacco barns. 117 Tarboro Street Available for reunions, weddings and Well known for his Woodstock, Martin special events. Keith has a passion for air- 252-674-1223 Luther King Jr, and Life Magazine work www.artisanleaf.com planes, jets and his love of nature. early in his career, this former Magnum Call for appointments 252-291-1537 [email protected] Photos Member now works out of his Wilson Studio: 207 Connor Street home base, an 18,000’ gallery and studio, [email protected] Art Ventures & Barnes St. Gallery producing ongoing contemporary work 200 Tarboro St. W often featured in museum and gallery 252-235-8878 exhibitions. Burk is an international photo- Wilson Arts Council Galleries: Offering gallery, studios & art instruction, grapher regularly producing new bodies Temporarily located at the Edna Boykin handmade pottery & jewelry of work to be found in many museum Cultural Center permanent collections, along with the www.artventuresnc.com 108 Nash Street NE, Wilson, NC 27893 Library of Congress. [email protected] Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 [email protected] 252-291-4329 For appointment: 252-363-1812 www.wilsonarts.com Barbara White Creative Studio www.burkuzzle.com 127 Barnes St. 919-271-7971 Spring Arbor Art Gallery By Appointment Only [email protected] 2045 Ward Boulevard 252-234-2100 Barton Art Galleries Mon. - Sat. 10-5 Intersection of Woodard & Whitehead Ave. on the Barton College Campus 252-399-6477 [email protected] 10-4 Mon-Fri during college session or by appointment

Mark Gordon Pottery 808 Woodard Street 252-293-4925 Pottery, studio open by appointment

House of Van Baars Gallery 104 Douglas Street N 252-291-1967 16 www.wilson-nc.com Burk Uzzle Studio Mon-Sat 10-5 or by appointment Frans van Baars Wilson Visitors Guide 17 MUSEUMS MUSEUMS

North Carolina Baseball Museum Coastal Plain through exhibits, collections 300 Stadium Street NC Museum of the Coastal Plain of significant and appropriate artifacts, and 252-296-3048 programming for people of all ages. 252-291-5113, ext 236 The museum is located on the third floor www.ncbaseballmuseum.com Fax: 252-291-2968 (Contributions welcome) of the former Federal Post Office and Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9am-5pm Courthouse (224 East Nash Street), a www.ncmcp.org Located at Fleming Stadium at 300 Stadium four-story Beaux Art style building constructed in 1927. Freeman Round House Museum Street, the museum has over 3328 square The North Carolina Museum of the Coastal feet. The museums’ 32 showcases and 18 Visitors can tour both museums, Imagination 1202 E. Nash Street Plain is a regional museum that is dedicated to Station Science & History Museum and the 252-296-3056 wall displays feature Baseball memorabilia interpreting the ecology, pre-history, history, of many aspects from across North Carolina. NC Museum of the Coastal Plain. Open Tues.-Fri. 9am-1pm; Sat 12-4pm Confederate Military Hospital No. 2 Located in historic downtown Wilson, the and culture of fourteen counties in the middle www.freemanroundhouse.com Memorabilia is from ball players born in Museum Imagination Station Science and History North Carolina like: , Hoyt Museum features interactive exhibits that The Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House is 401 Goldsboro Street Wilhelm, , , are fun for all ages. We have Science On a , and Buck a museum featuring artifacts that depict the Sphere, a room sized global display system culture and contributions of African The Confederacy organized its Medical Leonard. Players that have played at that uses computers and video projectors Fleming Stadium include: Ted Williams Americans to the history and development of Department late in 1861 and within months, to display planetary data onto a six-foot Wilson. The house was built in 1946 by Free- in April of 1862, the North Carolina General Carl Yastrzemski and Robin Roberts (all diameter sphere, analogous to a giant members of Baseball Hall of Fame.) It man who was a noted local black stone ma- Military Hospital No. 2 was established in animated globe and a new climbing wall son. The house is actually built of whatever Wilson in what was once the Wilson Female features a “Walk of Fame” area which exhibit. has brick pavers to show North Carolina Freeman could get his hands on including: Seminary. It is now part of the N.C. Civil Do you have Pre-K kids in your family? bottles, tree saplings and string. War Trails. Contact the Visitors Center for Baseball Museum memory, honor and We invite you to enjoy our new “Curiosity recognition. tour information. Corner.” This room is designed as a cozy Directions: Exit 121, I-95, take 264 Hwy. The museum is open Thursday – Saturday, atmosphere for the little ones to explore 10:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm –5:00pm East, go 6 miles, turn right on Ward Imagination Station x-rays, nature, movement and more! and is run by volunteers. For more Boulevard, go 2 miles. Intersection of Hwy. Would you like to learn about another information, call 252-296-3048. Follow us 301, turn left. Go 2 miles, turn left at the Science & History Museum science topic? Don’t forget to ask about our on facebook and twitter! intersection of Hwy. 264 and Hines Street. 224 Nash Street East free public programs, Fabulous Fridays (free The Roundhouse is on the right off of East 252-291-5113 • Fax 252-291-2968 admission to the museum) or group presen- Nash Street. Open Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm tations. Please visit our website for more www.scienceandhistory.org information about our Traveling Exhibits! [email protected] 18 www.wilson-nc.com Wilson Visitors Guide 19 SPORTS SPORTS

GOLF STOCK CAR RACING

Wedgewood Public Golf Course Willow Springs Country Club Putting Courses (Seasonal) Disc Golf Courses County Line Raceway Thunder Alley R/C Speedway Located on 3201 Old Stantonsburg Road, and Golf Course Putt-Putt of Wilson Located at beautiful Lake Wilson, the County Line Raceway offers some of the Extreme Speed R/C Racing every Saturday 18-hole golf course with 2 putting greens, 2 Located at 3033 Highway 301 South, 18-hole 1201 S. Ward Boulevard 18-hole layout course serves as a site for finest, most exciting quarter-mile dirt track and Sunday. Dirt Oval Racing – Concrete driving ranges, pro shop, snacks available, golf course offers a snack bar, putting green, 252-237-6225 great disc golf and disc golf tournaments. racing. Call 252-985-1949 for schedule and Oval Racing – Off-Road Racing – Nitro playground, four lakes and a picnic shelter. driving range, pro shop and swimming pool. A 9-Hole Disc Golf Course is located at prices. racerap.com Challenge – Youth Racing – Video Game Course open Sunrise to 8 pm. Tee times available weekends and holidays. Wilson Country Club (Private) Williams Day Camp on 515 Mt. Vernon Arcade & Pool Tables – Remote Control Tee times available weekends and holidays. Drive. 252-399-2260 Racing. Open 10am-8pm, Mon. – Sat. (closed Senior Day is Monday. Located at 4509 Country Club Drive is a Southern National Motorsports Park Senior Day is everyday. Tues.). 3569 Hwy. 42 West www.willowspringscc.com private club offering 18-hole golf course, pro www.wilsonnc.org 8071 Newsome Mill Road, Lucama located For race events, call 252-291-4088 or 252-291-5171 shop, restaurant, swimming pool, driving 252-237-4761 in Wilson County. One of the most historic www.THUNDER-ALLEY.com range, putting green, lakes & private lessons. parks in the region. NASCAR member track. www.wilsoncc.org 919-284-1114 252-291-3815 20 www.wilson-nc.com Wilson Visitors Guide 21 SPORTS SPORTS

J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex

The complex has four youth baseball fields with 200 foot fences. All four fields have lights for night games, scoreboards, bull- pens & 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 WILSON TOBS BASEBALL of land featuring 8 regulation size soccer fields. These immaculate fields measure 120 Wilson Tobs Baseball is a Coastal Plain General Admission and Box Seating is X 70 yards and are perhaps the most beau- All-Star Team playing over 24 home games available. Children under five get in free. tiful in the state. Musco Lighting provides at Historic Fleming Stadium. The Tobs the opportunity for exciting night play and have been playing baseball since 1939 Games are scheduled Monday – Saturday at meets NCAA specifications. The complex known then as the “Tobacconists.” Fleming 7:05 pm and Sunday at 6:05 pm. Contact the also features a spacious field house with full Stadium seats approximately 4,000 fans in a office for game schedule. bathrooms, a concession area below, and roofed grandstand. The Stadium received a several picnic shelters. complete renovation in 1997 and is now Fleming Stadium one of the finest ballparks in eastern North 300 Stadium Street 3238 Corbett Avenue Carolina. 252-291-TOBS 252-399-2261 Fax 252-291-1224 www.wilsonnc.org The North Carolina Baseball Museum is www.wilsontobs.com located at Fleming Stadium. The Season starts the first of June through Mid-August. 22 www.wilson-nc.com Wilson Visitors Guide 23 Norris Park Weaver-Bailey Park LAKES & NATURE TRAILS PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS Norris Boulevard Adventura Lane LAKES & NATURE TRAILS Martin Luther King Hwy. Lake Wilson Pender Street Park Located on Lake Wilson Road. Offers Wilson Recreation Park Westwood Park boating, fishing, picnicking, bridge, walking Freeman Park Raleigh Road Woodcroft Drive and nature trails. Open sunrise to sunset. PARKS Water acreage: 90, Land acreage: 37.1. Disc Freeman & Finch St. Williams Day Camp golf course is an 18-hole course and upgrad- All Childrens Playground Reid Street Park ed walking trail. Mt. Vernon Drive 3238 Corbet Avenue at the Gillette Athletic Complex Lamm Park Ridgewood Park Toisnot Reservoir Woodard Park Stantonsburg Road Phillips Street Located off Ward Boulevard on Lawndale Belle Meade Park Canal Street Drive. Bank and footbridge fishing, picnick- 252-399-2266 3000 Airport Road Lane Street Park Toisnot Park ing, playground, 3 nature trails, 1.2 mile Corbett Ave. & Lawndale Dr. fitness trail, 3 shelters and softball fields. 20 Library Lawn, acres of water, 64.2 acres of land. Carolina St. Park West Nash St. CAMPGROUNDS Vollis Simpson Wiggins Mill Reservoir Cavalier Terrace Linear Park Whirligig Park & Museum Kampers Lodge Campground Located on Highway 301 South. Offers boat 1801 Branch Street Viola St. & Pender St. 301 Goldsboro Street S rentals, bank fishing, fishing, boats, boat Historic Downtown Wilson 3465 US Hwy 301 North permits, shelter on 285 acres of water, 130 East Street Park Matthis Park (2 miles North of Wilson) acres of land. Open sunrise to sunset. 252-237-0905 Forest Hills Road Warren Street Park [email protected] Elvie Street Park Bird Trails Sauls & Pickett St. Merrimont Park Washington Carver Rock Ridge Campground Located at Buckhorn Lake and the Wilson 2500 W. Buckingham Dr. Botanical Gardens. Heights Park 6657 Rock Ridge School Road Five Points Park Noah’s ARC & Playground 1510 Fikewood St. E Sims, (Exit 116, I-95) 1506 Sauls St. SE 252-291-4477 NC Civil War Trail Marker Confederate Military Hospital located at 401 Goldsboro Street

Wilson Bike Routes Buckhorn Reservoir Please contact Wilson Parks & Rec at 252-399-2266 for Nature Trails & Located at 8177 Rock Ridge School Road. Greenways. Offers a variety of sporting events for your family, with over 2100 acres of water and land. Skiing, boating, fishing, personal The Educational Forest watercraft, picnicking, horse trail, boat of The City Of Wilson permits and restrooms. Hiking trails, birds and wetlands. Contact Wilson Parks & Rec at 252-399-2266 Call 252-399-2261 for information. for information. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 24 www.wilson-nc.com Noah’s ARC & Playground at Gillette Athletic Complex Wilson Visitors Guide 25 GARDENS GARDENS

WILSON ROSE GARDEN WILSON BOTANICAL GARDEN, for children of all ages. The Children’s LIBRARY ROSE GARDEN Secret Garden has several playful areas The Wilson Rose Garden, an All American DIRECTIONS: From I-95, take Exit 121 WILSON ROSE GARDEN (No Admission) THE CHILDREN’S SECRET including raining sunflowers, garden tunnel, Tour the Library Rose Garden, founded in Rose Selections Public Garden, offers over Raleigh Road Pkwy to Ward Blvd. Turn 1800 Herring Avenue GARDEN & STEM GARDEN rain wall and music court, dino dig, banana 1987. The Library Rose Garden features 24 1200 rose plants, consisting of 100 varieties left at stoplight on Ward Blvd. to Herring 252-399-2261 split sundae fountain and much more. varieties of Hybrid Tea Roses. Many of the of various types, ranging from historic old Avenue (NC Hwy 42 East). Turn left at light Open Daily – Sunrise to Sunset The Wilson Botanical Gardens invites you varieties were designated as “All American Two picnic areas are available in the garden. garden roses to modern hybrids, to David and go 1 mile. The Rose Garden is on the Website: www.wilsonrosegarden.com and your family to stroll among the beauti- Rose Selections” or have received other Open daily! Austin’s modern English roses. right in front of the Charles W. Pittman III ful plants that thrive in this area. This public significant awards. Eight beds contain over Restrooms available 8 AM until 5 PM Included are 63 varieties of All American Operations Center. garden was designed for the enjoyment and 120 plants providing a continuous blooming weekdays (closed holidays). Rose Selections award winners. New AARS education of gardeners of all ages. Come season from mid-April until November. No Admission charge. Selections are added annually. A picnic area explore the native and heritage plants, Open Daily – Sunrise to Sunset adjoins the garden for your pleasure. Cele- hostas, daylilies, ornamental grasses, 1806 SW Goldsboro Street brate “Sunday in the Rose Garden,” Mid- culinary and medicinal herbs, trees, turf 252-237-0111 May, annually. Space is available for wed- grass, water features and garden art. www.wilsonbotanicalgardens.com dings and receptions. The Children’s Secret Garden is full of lush Facebook.com/WilsonBotanicalGardens 26 www.wilson-nc.com plants with bold foliage and delightful flowers Wilson Visitors Guide 27 Corbett’s Reproductions & Refinishing ANTIQUES 315 Herring Ave. 252-289-6640 www.corbettsreproductions.com Contact: Stan Corbett Specialty: Antique Reproductions & Refinishing Kencraft Furniture Showcase Hours: By appointment & Clock Repair 4345 Raleigh Road Parkway Fulford Antique Warehouse 252-243-0028 320 Barnes Street Contact: Kenneth & Steve Renfrow 252-243-7727 Specialty: Upholstering, Custom Building Contact: Edward Fulford, Jr. & Clock Repair, Repairing & Refinishing, Boone’s Antiques Specialty: American, English and French Furniture Antiques; Custom Built Furniture and Mill- Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm work; Complete Restoration of Furniture, Sat. 10-4 or by appointment Heart Pine Flooring & Custom Cabinetry Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm Interior Accents Bobby Langston Antiques, Inc. Boone’s Antiques, Inc. Fri 9am-4pm / Sat by appointment 2024 US Hwy 301 S (Langston Auction Gallery) 2014 Highway 301 South 252-291-5575 2620 Highway 301 South 252-237-1508 Jean’s Antiques & Corner Store www.interiorsofwilson.com 252-237-8224 www.boonesantiques.com Contact: Donnie Glover www.langstonantiques.com Fax: 252-237-8609 211 S. Main Street Specialty: Interiors, antiques, gifts, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] PO Box 419 furniture, accessories. rugs and more. Contact: Bobby Langston Contact: Doug Boone, Tom Boone Stantonsburg, NC 27883 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Specialty: Auction Service Available. Specialty: 18th & 19th Century English, 252-238-2146 Sat: 10am-2pm Specializing in 18th & 19th Century French and American Furniture; Chinese Contact: Jean Barnes Merchandise and Estates. Export Porcelain; Oil Paintings, Oriental Specialty: American Furniture, Victorian, 2800 Raleigh Road Parkway Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm Rugs and Decorative Accessories. One of Primitive, Early 1800’s & 1900’s, Glass- Suite B-6 the largest stocks in the U.S. ware, Lighting & Accessories. 252-234-1977 Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 10am-5pm Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm Boykin Appraisals and Closed Wed & Sun Antiques, Inc. Corner Store open by request 2013 Highway 301 South Colonial Craftsman 252-237-1700 2nd Look Estate Service www.boykinappraisalsinc.com 311 S. Tarboro Street SW 252-237-4410 207 Tarboro St. SW Email: [email protected] 252-245-2375 Contact: J. Robert Boykin, III Contact: Fred Hight Specialty: Antique & Historical www.NCTagsales.com Specialty: English and American Antiques, Contact: Bert Garris Decorative Arts and Furniture for those Restorations, Reproductions Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Specialty: Estate Liquidation Services, with discriminating taste. Collectables & Vintage Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm Hours: Tue-Fri: 10am-5pm, Sat. 9-2 Closed Sundays & Mondays 28 www.wilson-nc.com Wilson Visitors Guide 29 Mark Jonathan Mueller Park Place Consignment Wiggins, Hart T. Custom Furniture Woodwright Co. Furniture ANTIQUES Cabinetmaker 111 Park Avenue 5747 NC 58 Highway N, Elm City & Exterior Lamp Posts ANTIQUES 5430 Wiggins Mill Rd., Lucama 252-237-0773 252-237-0313 5753 NC 58 Highway N, Elm City Contact: Mark Jonathan Mueller Contact: Gaynell Stallings Contact: Hart T. Wiggins 252-243-9663 Specialty: Custom Built Furniture Special- Specialty: Unique home furnishings and Specialty: Antique Reproductions www.thewoodwrightco.com izing in 18th Century Reproductions, decor consignment showroom. Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm Contact: Robert Clark Lovely Interiors Fine Furniture and Antiques Antiques, used furniture, home and by appt. Specialty: Antique Furniture, Antique 114 E. Nash Street Hours: Call 252-239-1477 for appt. accessories, rugs, art and more. Reproductions, Custom Lamp Posts 252-674-1804 Hours: Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm Wally’s Filling Station Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm Contact: Cornelia Ashby Newcomb Lighting 3424 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. East Specialty: Elegant home decor, antiques The Rummage Warehouse 252-292-1776 & accessories 200 Tarboro Street 252-237-1710 315 Barnes Street Specialty: Antique Collectibles, Custom Hours: Wed-Fri: 10am-5pm 252-237-8284 Lamp Posts and a “Mayberry” store like the Sat: Closed www.homelighting1.com Contact: Brian Ellis Contact: William Spivey good ole store. Specialty: Repairs, Antiques, Wrought Iron Specialty: Estate Goods, Furniture Hours: Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-6pm Marcia Stancil Antiques & Lamps Fixtures, re-wire & Fine Lighting Hours: Thurs - Sat: 10am-5pm 2020 Highway 301 South Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm Sat. by appt. (Christmas Shop) 252-399-2093 www.stancilsantiquesunlimited.com Nowell & Co. Fine Furniture Whitley’s Treasures in Wood Email: [email protected] & Antiques 7116 Gum Pond Road, Stantonsburg Contact: Marcia Stancil, Allison Mann 252-238-2298 Specialty: 18th & 19th Century American 2801 Ward Blvd., Brentwood Shopping Ctr. Contact: Julius L. Whitley and English Furniture, Silver and Decora- 252-237-3881 Specialty: Custom Built Reproduction tive Arts, Designer Lamps, Shades and Contact: Al Nowell Furniture Accessories Specialty: Fine Furniture, Art and Antiques; Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm, Sat. by appt. Full Interior Design Services Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm

30 www.wilson-nc.com Nowell & Company Wilson Visitors Guide 31 Affordable Suites of America ACCOMMODATIONS 2023 Westwood Avenue ACCOMMODATIONS 252-234-9090 Fax 252-234-9030 Candlewood Suites www.affordablesuites.com 2915 Independence Drive 252-291-9494 • Fax 252-206-9911 Hampton Inn & Suites www.candlewoodsuites.com/Wilson,NC 5606 Lamm Road, I-95, Exit 121 252-291-0330 • 800-HAMPTON Fax 252-291-5331 Hampton Inn & Suites (Downtown) www.hamptoninn.com 2806 Wolf Trap Drive 252-243-4040 • 800-HAMPTON Fax 252-243-4045 • www.hamptoninn.com Quality Inn 4941 Raleigh Road Parkway, I-95 Exit 121 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Heart of Wilson Motor Inn 252-291-6400 • 800-228-5150 4915 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121 Fax 252-291-7744 252-265-5660 • 800-228-2800 501 W. Nash Street www.choicehotels.com Fax 252-265-5661 252-237-3124 • Fax 252-237-3124 ext. 350 www.marriott.com/rwiwf Holiday Inn Express & Suites Holiday Inn Express & Suites 5000 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121 Sleep Inn (Downtown) 252-234-7900 • 800-465-4329 5011 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121 2308 Montgomery Drive Fax 252-246-0300 252-234-2900 • 800-SLEEP INN [email protected] 252-246-1588 • 1-800 HOLIDAY Fax 252-234-2036 • choiceadvantage.com Fax 252-246-1544 • www.hiexpress.com Microtel Inn 5013 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121 Comfort Suites Deluxe Inn Economy Inn of Wilson America’s Best Value Inn 252-234-0444 • 888-771-7171 6415 Southern Village Drive, 2617 Hwy 301 South 2421 Hwy 301 South 1815 Hwy 301 South Fax 252-234-0065 I-95 Exit, 121 252-237-1178 • Fax 252-237-1118 252-243-4133 252-243-1900 • 800-553-2666 www.wyndhamhotels.com 252-265-8850 • Fax 252-265-8855 deluxeinnwilson.com Fax 252-291-8836 • www.redlion. www.choicehotels.com Relax Inn com Red Roof Inn Wayside Motel 2650 Hwy 301 South 5016 Hayes Place, I-95 Exit 121 Days Inn 2908 Hwy 301 South, Forest Hills 252-243-8437 BED & BREAKFAST 252-234-7174 • 866-495-3912 1801 S. Tarboro Street Loop Fax 252-234-7224 252-291-2323 • 800-DAYS INN 252-281-1995 Village Motor Lodge SoCo Farm and Food www.redroof.com Fax 252-291-7696 www.daysinn.com 2929 Hwy 301 South 6538 Slabtown Road Country Inn & Suites Kenwood Court Motel 252-243-3331 • Fax 252-291-6921 Black Creek, NC 2850 Hwy 301 South (Extended Stay) 252-363-3716 4910 Hayes Place Travel Inn & Suites 252-243-2194 www.soconc.com 252-281-5501 • 888-201-1746 817-A Ward Boulevard Fax 252-281-5507 252-237-8700 www.countryinns.com 32 www.wilson-nc.com Fax 252-237-8092 Wilson Visitors Guide 33 Chili’s Grill & Bar Jarman House, The Sonic Drive-In CHICKEN ASIAN / CHINESE / RESTAURANTS 2823 S. Raleigh Rd. W 204 Green Street NE 2401 W. Forest Hills Road RESTAURANTS 252-246-0069 252-237-1275 252-293-0599 Bojangles JAPANESE www.chilis.com www.sonicdrivein.com 1840 Parkwood Blvd K & W Cafeteria China Wok Buffet 252-237-4928 Lam’s Garden AMERICAN Cook Out 1501 Ward Blvd. Sylvia’s Take-Out & Catering 5033 Raleigh Road Rd W 2360 Forest Hill Road West 2925 Raleigh Road Pkwy. W 252-291-8828 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy 252-237-0026 252-265-9998 1301 Ward Boulevard Abrams 252-265-0028 252-237-0012 Eagle Farm, 3734 Nash St. 252-291-5929 1465 Ward Boulevard, SW www.cookout.com The Kountry Kitchen www.sylviasrestaurantandcatering.com 252-234-8099 Chopstix 252-291-3411 618 SW Ward Boulevard www.becajun.com 3401 Raleigh Rd. Pkwy. Little China Chinese Cracker Barrel 252-243-0715 Waffle House Suite 10D Restaurant Amy Jo’s Country I-95, Exit 121 I-95 Exit 121 Dick’s Hot Dog Stand Buffalo Wild Wings 252-237-8809 5006 Hayes Place 4930 Raleigh Road Parkway 3521D Airport Boulevard Restaurant Panera Bread Grill & Bar 252-237-8823 252-234-7600 3401 Raleigh Road Pkwy. W 252-246-0446 4600 West Nash Street www.crackerbarrel.com 2800 Raleigh Road Parkway Fuji Steakhouse 252-237-8723 252-234-7391 www.panerabread.com 2103 Tarboro St. Brewmasters 252-234-9464 & Sushi Bar Taste of China Restaurant 252-206-9955 www.buffalowildwings.com Creamery Family 2115 Forest Hills Road 2358 Forest Hills Road, West 2801 Ward Boulevard Highway 55 Burgers www.wafflehouse.com 252-246-9888 252-291-8222 3511A Airport Rd. Restaurant Professor O’Cools 252-281-1694 www.brewmastersnc.com Chick-Fil-A www.tastenchinawilson.com Phone: 252-243-4747 1616 S. Goldsboro Street 2801 Ward Boulevard, 3-N Ward’s Steak & Cheese 2620 Forest Hills Road SW 252-243-2934 252-291-4242 2407 NW Forest Hills Road Good Taste Buffet ocools.businesscatalyste.com 6213 Ward Boulevard 252-206-9862 Teppanyaki Grill 252-234-0247 252-243-7766 Wild Thangz 2800 S. Raleigh Rd. www.chick-fil-a.com 252-291-8333 1700 Raleigh Road Denny’s 3461-C Airport Blvd NW 2806 Raleigh Road Pkwy. W Ruby Tuesdays 252-234-9000 Applebee’s Grill and Bar Whole Truth Grocery & 252-991-6035 2300 Forest Hills Road 252-206-1911 2935 Raleigh Road Parkway Kentucky Fried Chicken & Hibachi 101 www.dennys.com 252-291-4203 Lunchroom 252-399-0504 Long John Silvers Seafood 3401 Raleigh Road Parkway Varee Asian Cafe www.rubytuesdays.com 515 E. Walnut Street 1870 Tarboro Street 2861 Raleigh Road Parkway 252-237-5595 252-293-0105 Best N Burgers/Dippin Dots Daniel’s Casual Fine Dining BARBECUE 252-237-4107 252-281-5932 Brentwood Shopping Center SoCo Farm and Food www.kfc.com Hong Kong Restaurant www.vareewilson.com Ice Cream 2801-3J Ward Boulevard 6538 Slabtown Road Wayback Burgers New South BBQ 4916 Hayes Place 3711 Peppermill Drive 252-281-1349 Black Creek, NC 1700 Raleigh Rd Parkway W 2506 Wooten Blvd SW Suite B Kentucky Fried Chicken 252-237-2555 www.danielcasualfinedining.com 252-363-3716 252-281-2080 252-243-4477 www.soconc.com www.waybackburgers.com & Taco Bell Parker’s Barbecue Bill’s Grill on Nash Flo’s Kitchen 901 Hwy 301 South 119 Nash Street W 1015 South Goldsboro St. Something Different Cafe 2514 US 301 Hwy South 252-399-1118 252-243-9003 252-237-9146 252-237-0972 www.kfc.com & Catering www.parkersbbq.com 3342 Airport Boulevard Carolina Cheese Company Dick’s Hot Dog Stand, Inc. 252-291-0889 Smithfield Chicken 2801 Ward Blvd Suite 3P-1 1500 West Nash Street www.somethingdifferentcafe.com Marty’s Barbecue 2207 Airport Blvd. NW 252-291-2900 252-243-6313 2643 Ward Boulevard www.carolinacheeseco.com www.dickshotdogstand.com 252-281-1709 Zaxby’s 3019 Raleigh Road. Pkwy 252-991-6443 34 www.wilson-nc.com www.zaxbys.com Parker’s Barbecue Wilson Visitors Guide 35 RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS

COFFEE BARS Rays Drive-In Monticello Café ECLECTIC MEXICAN San Jose Mexican Italian Pizza and Subs Pizza Hut 3128 US 301 Hwy South Brentwood Shopping Center Restaurant 700 U.S. Hwy. 301 N 1702 Glendale Drive Dunkin Donuts 252-237-1252 2801-1K Ward Boulevard SaYum Jamaican La Rancherita Forest Hills Shopping Ctr. 252-243-5004 252-237-6653 252-243-3791 2113 Nash Street NW Restaurant 3401 Raleigh Road 1700 Raleigh Road 3711 Peppermill Drive 252-991-4744 Dawgg’s 252-206-0923 252-237-7749 252-991-5011 3710 Peppermill Drive 408 Nash Street S www.dunkindonuts.com 1905 Poythress Road Olive Garden www.rancheritamex.com www.sanjosenc.com www.italianpizzaandsubs.net 252-243-5900 252-296-8083 www.pizzahut.com 252-991-6557 3401 Raleigh Road Pkwy. www.sayumjamaicanfood.com Starbucks 252-206-1399 Mi Cabana Mexican Fiesta Cancun Papa John’s Pizza www.olivegarden.com Pizza Inn 3401 Raleigh Road Parkway Restaurant 3711 Peppermill Dr. 1301 Ward Boulevard ITALIAN MEXICAN 252-991-6691 252-206-7000 700 Ward Boulevard 252-293-1018 2503 Forest Hills Drive www.fiestacancunwilson.com www.papajohns.com 252-291-2105 www.starbucks.com Paul’s of New York 252-234-1667 Four Seasons Pizzeria Italian Restaurant El Tapatio Mexican www.pizzainn.com 604 Herring Avenue 3106 W. Nash Street Restaurant Pino’s Pizza (Delivery) 252-265-4621 Moe’s Southwest Grill FAST FOOD 252-291-3837 2921 Raleigh Road Parkway PIZZA 4916-D Hayes Place www.fourseasonspizzeria.com 252-237-0687 3401 Raleigh Road Pkwy. 252-265-0600 252-991-2538 Domino’s Pizza www.pinospizzawilson.com Burger Boy Mama Mia’s Pizzeria 2364 W. Forest Hills Road www.moes.com 252-243-7871 1613 Raleigh Road Parkway 201 Ward Boulevard 1700 Raleigh Road 252-237-8365 252-237-4444 252-206-1200 3004 Nash Street, NW www.dominos.com www.mamamiasus.com 252-991-6961 www.eltapatiomexican.com 36 www.wilson-nc.com Pup’s Steakhouse (pg34) Wilson Visitors Guide 37 Cupcake Dream RESTAURANTS 2861 C Ward Blvd RESTAURANTS 252-206-1341

Dairy Queen Brewmasters 3800 Nash Street 2115 Forest Hills Road 252-234-0336 252-991-6035 www.dairyqueen.com www.brewmastersnc.com

Sugar Plum Shoppe 217 Brew Works Brewery 117 W. Nash Street 217 South Street S 252-291-6750 252-991-6959 2801-1Q Ward Boulevard www.217brewworks.com Grapenuts Wine Brentwood Shopping Ctr. 252-291-9868 Downtown Public House 113B Goldsboro Street S SANDWICHES Subway Wilson Doughnut Shop 408-710-7440 3401 Raleigh Rd. 264/I95 525 Tarboro Street W www.downtownpublichous.wixsite.com Aggie’s Hot Subs 252-234-7391 252-243-5325 2302 W. Nash Street 252-206-5757 3722 Airport Boulevard 252-281-1330 BEER & WINE STORES Jimmy John’s 1301 South Ward Boulevard Grapenuts Wine 2219 Airport Boulevard Boulevard Plaza 3711 Peppermill Drive, 3711-B 252-206-4747 252-237-5887 252-246-9463 www.jimmyjohns.com www.grapenutswine.com 2861 B Ward Boulevard Jersey Mikes Subs Brentwood Shopping Ctr. 2338 Forest Hills Road 252-291-0366 SEAFOOD Morehead Seafood Jac’s Grill Texas Steakhouse and Westwood Village www.subway.com and Chips 2341 Madison Drive Saloon of Wilson Shopping Center Da Bayou Cajun & Creole 205 S. Tarboro Street 252-291-9199 2901 Raleigh Road 252-234-7400 DESSERTS & 124 Barnes Street SW 252-291-1003 www.jacsgrill.com 252-237-2199 www.jerseymikes.com 252-291-1887 www.texassteakhouse.com PASTRIES STEAK Pup’s Steakhouse Subs Plus Mayflower Seafood 2801 Ward Boulevard, 3D Western Sizzlin 901 Ward Boulevard Best N Burgers/ 252-291-8787 252-243-3639 1486 S. Tarboro Street Beefmastor Inn Steak House Dippin Dots Ice Cream 252-237-1606 www.pupssteakhouse.com 101 N. Burton Street 4916 Hayes Place www.wilsonmayflower.com 2656 Hwy 301 South Tig’s Courtyard 252-237-7343 252-291-6100 252-237-2555 www.western-sizzlin.com 109 Barnes Street W 38 www.wilson-nc.com 252-991-8447 Wilson Visitors Guide 39 SHOPPING PRODUCE SHOPPING Wilson Farmer’s & Artisan Market Open every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am-1pm starting in April thru end of RETAIL October. Home grown produce and hand crafted products. Historic Downtown Wilson 301 S. Goldsboro St. See www.HistoricDowntownWilson.com for a full list of shops and restaurants. Mi Rancho Mexican 252-399-2395 Farmer’s Market Heritage Crossing 3128 U.S. Hwy. 301 Open Weekends. Shopping Center Wilson Produce (Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, PetSmart, Marshalls, Best Buy, Belks, Ross, 3128 US Hwy 301 Harris Teeter, Starbucks, GNC) Open Mon-Sat, 9-5pm, Intersection of Airport 252-237-9321 Road & Raleigh Road Parkway Deans Farm Market Brentwood Shopping Center Offers fresh vegetables, fresh strawberries 2801 Ward Boulevard (in season), pick your own, hayrides and children’s tours. 252-291-1092 4231 Hwy. 42, Open daily Mon-Sat, 9-5pm, Jolian’s (pg42) Eagle Farm Crossing 252-237-0967 (Food Lion, Grapenuts Wine Shop) 3711 Peppermill Drive North Williamson Peanuts 252-291-1092 Westwood Village Shopping Center Winoca Shopping Center 6512 Rock Ridge School Road Open June-Dec, 2500 Forest Hills Road (Tucker Furniture, Pizza Inn, Kountry Forest Hills Shopping Center 252-237-3040 252-291-7800 Kitchen) (Big Lots) 1700 Raleigh Road 602 Ward Boulevard 1-800-622-2717 Boulevard Plaza 252-291-1230 1301 Ward Boulevard Canterbury Village Wilson Square Shopping Center (Merle Norman, UPS Store) 925 Ward Boulevard 2302 West Nash Street Regency Plaza 252-237-1156 (Food Lion) 2101 S. Tarboro Street Toisnot Village 4030 Ward Boulevard

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36 www.wilson-nc.com Fine Print AIRPORTS SHOPPING 2839 Daisy Lane TRANSPORTATION For all of your stationery needs, accessories, Wilson Industrial Air Center, located at 4545 Airport Drive NW is invitations & cards. municipally owned. The air center serves industrial, local corporate 252-206-0619 and general aviation. Flight training and maintenance is available. Each fall, the air center offers a remote control airplane show. Jolian’s Caters to the contemporary woman: ladies 4545 Airport Drive NW, Wilson, NC 27896 shoes, clothes & apparel - moderate to better. 252-399-2489 (Transportation Office) 252-291-3899 252-991-6336 (Airport Office) Email: [email protected] Amtrak Station Dippin’Dots & Best Burgers www.rwiairport.com Ice cream parlor/burgers I-95, Exit 121 Rocky Mount–Wilson Regional Airport is a public airport 1010 Med Spa located seven miles southwest of the central business district of 2000 Nash Street Rocky Mount, a city located in Nash and Edgecombe Counties in The Nook the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is also north of Wilson, a city in The Spa @ 1010 Nash Wilson County. Wilson’s Only Day Spa. Facials, Massage and Salon Services. 7265 Air Terminal Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 FINDS & FAVORITES The Nook 1010 Nash Street 252-446-7057 Unique gifts, fun accessories, art, furniture, 252-237-4772 Email: [email protected] For Spa Listings contact the Bella Pella children’s gifts & more. www.krwiairport.com www.thenookinc.com Wilson Visitors Center Medical Spa 252-243-2503 252-243-8440 110 Brentwood Center Lane www.bellapella.org Sweet Southern Scoops 252-991-1010 Nowell & Company OTHER SERVICES Wilson Industrial Air Center 2801 Ward Blvd., Brentwood Shopping Ctr. 3475 K Airport Blvd Amtrak ...... 252-246-1060 or 1-800-872-7245 Belle & Co. Offering interior design with a full range A woman’s boutique that offers apparel, of home accessories, fine furniture, rugs & Other Fun Spots: Blue Star Cab Company ...... 252-237-1134 antiques. Located at Brentwood Shopping Trends & Traditions jewelry and clothing for everyday wear and Budget Car and Truck Rental ...... 252-243-7600 evening attire for those special occasions. Center. Wen Design’s www.belleandco.com 252-237-3881 Gracies’ Village Shops Enterprise ...... 800-736-8222 Lovely Interiors 252-291-8869 Greyhound & Trailways ...... 252-243-3279 Park Place Consignment Planet Fitness Regency Athletic Club Safety Cab Company ...... 252-243-2356 Hiltons Upscale home furnishings & décor The Hobby Lobby Fine men’s and ladies shop. Located at consignment shop you will visit over and The Rummage Warehouse Uber (Request through Phone Application) over. Located in Historic Downtown Wilson. Visit The Downtown Boutique and Brentwood Shopping Center Wilson Transit System ...... 252-291-2850 252-243-7003 Tues. - Fri. 10-5; Sat 10-3 The Blue Fairy 252-237-0773 Something Old Something New Wilson County Transportation Services ...... 252-291-1979 42 www.wilson-nc.com Ms. Rail Rose Wilson Visitors Guide 43 PRIVATE & PUBLIC SCHOOLS COLLEGES & SCHOOLS COLLEGES & SCHOOLS Building Blocks Montessori School 3960 Lake Wilson Road Greenfield School Charis Prep Highway NC 42 West WILSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 801 Reid Street E 252-237-8046 919-920-8253 www.greenfieldschool.org Wilson Community College, established in 1958, is one of the North Carolina Commu- Community Christian School nity College System’s oldest institutions. Sallie B. Howard School for The College seeks to make a difference 5160 Packhouse Road, NW the Arts & Education 252-399-1376 in the Wilson area by offering accessible, 1004 Herring Avenue www.ccscyclones.com affordable and student-centered oppor- 252-245-2182 tunities for both academic and personal www.salliebhowardschool.com enrichment. Diverse Family Services at Wilson Community College offers 35 Summerville Academy different curricular programs of study that Wilson Christian Academy lead to an associate degree, diploma or 618 NE Tarboro Street 1820 Airport Boulevard certificate. Financial aid is available for 252-399-0073 252-237-8064 students who qualify. www.dfservices.org www.wilsonchristian.com The Wilson Early College Academy, a joint partnership with Wilson County Eastern NC School for the Deaf Wilson County Public Schools Schools, is located on the campus of Wilson 1311 US Hwy 301 North 117 N. Tarboro Street Community College. 252-237-2450 252-399-7700 For additional information about Wilson www.encsd.net www.wilson.k12.nc.us BARTON COLLEGE Community College, visit the College’s web- site at www.wilsoncc.edu Founded in 1902, Barton College is a four- focus on student leadership development opportunities that are open to the Garnett Christian Academy Wilson Preparatory Academy year, private, liberal arts college located in outside the classroom. A member of the community, including the Barton College In 2014, John Lee and family of Lee Motor 4747 Lake Wilson Road, Elm City 2755 Tilghman Road Wilson, North Carolina. Fully accredited NCAA Division II and the Conference Friends of Hackney Library dinner lectures, Group, gifted the former Ford and Nissan 252-237-8668 252-294-2533 by the Southern Association of Colleges Carolinas, Barton supports 16 athletic teams. Barton College / Wilson Symphony Orchestra dealership property on the corner of HWY and Schools, Barton offers a wide range of Barton is regionally and nationally recog- concerts, Theatre at Barton performances 301 and Ward Boulevard to the Wilson professional and liberal arts programs nized for its commitment to student athletes among others. Community College Foundation. Since that leading to the baccalaureate degree and a and to its strong athletics program. It boasts For additional information about Barton time, renovations have occurred to enable new Master of Education program. Barton a solid international travel study program College and a complete listing of cultural the College to expand its offerings. The Lee also is positioned in the top quartile, and has an active honors program. Serving events open to the community, visit Barton’s Technology Center is where the industrial nationally, in value-added education as a population of about 1,150 students, the website at www.barton.edu. technology programs, including automotive measured by the Collegiate Learning. College draws students regionally, nationally and applied engineering technologies, are Assessment through the Council for Aid to and internationally to provide a remarkably 800-345-4973 or 252-399-6300 located. The new center expands on the Education. Committed to providing a diverse student population for the Barton PO Box 5000 College’s mission to meet the workforce challenging academic environment in the Experience. 200 Atlantic Christian College Drive needs of Wilson County. classroom, Barton also provides a strong Barton also offers a wide array of cultural Wilson, North Carolina, 27893 902 Herring Avenue 4444 www.wilson-nc.comwww.wilson-nc.com 252-291-1195 WilsonWilson VisitorsVisitors GuideGuide 4545 NOTES WILSON MAP

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NC Baseball Museum & 9 Hospital Wilson County Public Library 24 Freeman Round House Museum Fleming Stadium 10 Wilson Co. Agricultural Center Wilson Visitors Center 25 Cultural District Heritage Crossing & Botanical Gardens Arts Center 26 Gillette Athletic Complex Wilson Christian Academy 11 Antique District Warehouse District 27 Wilson Community College Hunt High School 12 Shoppes at Brentwood Historic District 28 Wilson Rose Garden Greenfield School 13 Fike High School Wilson County Courthouse Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park 14 Barton College City Municipal Building & Museum 15 Chamber of Commerce Imagination Station Science & Beddingfield High School History Museum

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