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Wilson Visitors Guide 3 Contents CONTENTS WILSON VISITORS GUIDE Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park WELCOME! Welcome To Wilson, NC WILSON FACTS 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 Baseball 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 Wilson Tobs 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
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