Welcome to Wilson (Guide Book)
Neighborhoods
The City of Wilson North Carolina is a city of about 50,000 people east of NC's capital - Raleigh. Once a center of tobacco cultivation, the city was widely known as "The World's Greatest Tobacco Market" in the 19th century. In the 21st century, Wilson enjoys a diverse economy based on agriculture, manufacturing, commercial, and service businesses.
Wilson
The City of Wilson North Carolina is a city of about 50,000 people east of NC's capital - Raleigh. Once a center of tobacco cultivation, the city was widely known as "The World's Greatest Tobacco Market" in the 19th century. In the 21st century, Wilson enjoys a diverse economy based on agriculture, manufacturing, commercial, and service businesses.
https://www.historicdowntownwilson.com/directory/
Located at the crossroads of southern charm and modern innovation, Historic Downtown Wilson beckons residents and visitors alike to stop and stay awhile. Only five minutes from I-95, the major north/south corridor on the east coast, 45 minutes east of Raleigh and RDU international airport, two hours from the Atlantic Ocean and four hours from the Blue Ridge mountains, Historic Downtown Wilson offers incomparable access to the best of the past and the future.
Once heralded as “The World’s Greatest Tobacco Market,” Wilson, NC is now a thriving city of almost 50,000 people that has successfully recruited new business including pharmaceuticals, banking, and medical to replace the lost tobacco market revenue. During the heyday of the tobacco market in the late 1800s and early 1900s, its success drew prosperous farmers and businessmen to establish majestic homes downtown along West Nash Street, widely known as one of the most beautiful residential areas in North Carolina. Now lining the avenues of the downtown business district, historically-preserved architecture with high speed fiber optic internet blends the visions of yesteryear with the inspiration of tomorrow. Weathered brick tobacco warehouses and a Classical Revival courthouse share street space with today’s boutique shops, a regional business incubator and burgeoning arts community. A whimsical whirligig “farm” of massive, wind-driven, kinetic sculptures designed and constructed by renowned folk artist, Vollis Simpson, provides an arts-driven economic development engine for downtown revitalization. Greenlight Broadband, Wilson’s community-owned, “fiber-to-the-home” network, beckons to businesses requiring lighting fast internet with local service and support.
Wilson
https://www.historicdowntownwilson.com/directory/
Located at the crossroads of southern charm and modern innovation, Historic Downtown Wilson beckons residents and visitors alike to stop and stay awhile. Only five minutes from I-95, the major north/south corridor on the east coast, 45 minutes east of Raleigh and RDU international airport, two hours from the Atlantic Ocean and four hours from the Blue Ridge mountains, Historic Downtown Wilson offers incomparable access to the best of the past and the future.
Once heralded as “The World’s Greatest Tobacco Market,” Wilson, NC is now a thriving city of almost 50,000 people that has successfully recruited new business including pharmaceuticals, banking, and medical to replace the lost tobacco market revenue. During the heyday of the tobacco market in the late 1800s and early 1900s, its success drew prosperous farmers and businessmen to establish majestic homes downtown along West Nash Street, widely known as one of the most beautiful residential areas in North Carolina. Now lining the avenues of the downtown business district, historically-preserved architecture with high speed fiber optic internet blends the visions of yesteryear with the inspiration of tomorrow. Weathered brick tobacco warehouses and a Classical Revival courthouse share street space with today’s boutique shops, a regional business incubator and burgeoning arts community. A whimsical whirligig “farm” of massive, wind-driven, kinetic sculptures designed and constructed by renowned folk artist, Vollis Simpson, provides an arts-driven economic development engine for downtown revitalization. Greenlight Broadband, Wilson’s community-owned, “fiber-to-the-home” network, beckons to businesses requiring lighting fast internet with local service and support.
Travel
Located in the center of Historic Downtown Wilson, The Wilson Amtrak station serves the Carolinian (New York-Richmond-Raleigh-Charlotte) and Palmetto (New York-Washington, DC-Charleston-Savannah-Jacksonville-Orlando-Tampa-Miami) routes.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad built the Flemish style depot in 1924. Designed by A.M. Griffin, this one-story brick building sports Spanish terra cotta roof tiles and an umbrella canopy that stretches the length of the station.
In 1999, a 19? by 10? mural for the station’s waiting room was completed. It was commissioned by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and painted by artist Michael Brown. The mural depicts 100 years of railroad history in Wilson.
Wilson, NC
401 Nash StreetLocated in the center of Historic Downtown Wilson, The Wilson Amtrak station serves the Carolinian (New York-Richmond-Raleigh-Charlotte) and Palmetto (New York-Washington, DC-Charleston-Savannah-Jacksonville-Orlando-Tampa-Miami) routes.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad built the Flemish style depot in 1924. Designed by A.M. Griffin, this one-story brick building sports Spanish terra cotta roof tiles and an umbrella canopy that stretches the length of the station.
In 1999, a 19? by 10? mural for the station’s waiting room was completed. It was commissioned by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and painted by artist Michael Brown. The mural depicts 100 years of railroad history in Wilson.
Food scene
One of the best breakfast eateries in Wilson! :) (please have cash for these lovely ladies).
Flo's Kitchen
1015 Goldsboro St SOne of the best breakfast eateries in Wilson! :) (please have cash for these lovely ladies).
The restaurant I use to work at! - Good chicken (remember: not open on Sundays)
Located on: 2407 Forest Hills Rd W · (252) 206-9862.
Chick-fil-A
5100 Raleigh Road Parkway WestThe restaurant I use to work at! - Good chicken (remember: not open on Sundays)
Located on: 2407 Forest Hills Rd W · (252) 206-9862.
The Sugar Plum Shoppe is locally owned and operated. With two locations conveniently located in Wilson, we can meet the needs of your sweet tooth and even provide box lunches.
Sugar Plum Shoppe
117 Nash Street NorthThe Sugar Plum Shoppe is locally owned and operated. With two locations conveniently located in Wilson, we can meet the needs of your sweet tooth and even provide box lunches.
"We wanted to create a family-style restaurant where folks could get good food, made to order, in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere." -Will Jenkins, Owner
Everyone loves a good home cooked meal, and we love serving them here at Bill’s Grill. Our family-style restaurants serve comfort food made with fresh and homemade ingredients. Our portions are large, so come hungry.
Bill's Grill
119 Nash St N"We wanted to create a family-style restaurant where folks could get good food, made to order, in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere." -Will Jenkins, Owner
Everyone loves a good home cooked meal, and we love serving them here at Bill’s Grill. Our family-style restaurants serve comfort food made with fresh and homemade ingredients. Our portions are large, so come hungry.
We are gearing up for new exciting things at the candy store. Orders from all over the globe are well underway. You can place your orders right here on our website, call the store or stop by the store located in lovely Historic Downtown Wilson North Carolina. Follow us on social media and our YouTube channel to keep up with Drew the "Candy Man"! Thank you for visiting and have a delicious sweet day.
Monday – Friday, from 10:00 to 5:30
Saturday for Special Events, Tours & Parties
Sundays Closed
Kruegers Candies
116 Nash StreetWe are gearing up for new exciting things at the candy store. Orders from all over the globe are well underway. You can place your orders right here on our website, call the store or stop by the store located in lovely Historic Downtown Wilson North Carolina. Follow us on social media and our YouTube channel to keep up with Drew the "Candy Man"! Thank you for visiting and have a delicious sweet day.
Monday – Friday, from 10:00 to 5:30
Saturday for Special Events, Tours & Parties
Sundays Closed
Jack's Restaurant boasts American Cuisine using fresh ingredients prepared daily. The dining room is clean & contemporary in design and the restaurant offers a cozy and warm garden patio, cocktail bar, and private banquet rooml.
https://www.jacksofwilson.com/
Jac's Grill
2341 Madison DrJack's Restaurant boasts American Cuisine using fresh ingredients prepared daily. The dining room is clean & contemporary in design and the restaurant offers a cozy and warm garden patio, cocktail bar, and private banquet rooml.
https://www.jacksofwilson.com/
Retail
Target
3401 Raleigh Rd Pkwy WEverybody loves Target! : )
Walmart Supercenter
2500 Forest Hills Rd WOne of our local Walmarts in Wilson! : )
Entertainment/Park
This one-of-a-kind art park in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilson, NC provides fascinating artistic, educational, and recreational opportunities! :)
Whirligig Station
230 Goldsboro Street SouthThis one-of-a-kind art park in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilson, NC provides fascinating artistic, educational, and recreational opportunities! :)
The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Museum allows us to tell visitors even more about Vollis Simpson, to display many of his smaller whirligigs, and to describe our conservation efforts. We also have a gift shop that features Whirligig Park and Historic Downtown Wilson merchandise. The space as will serve as a starting point for tours and field trips of the Whirligig Park.
The museum is open from 10 am – 5 pm Tuesday-Saturday and is free to visit. Donations are appreciated.
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Parque Whirligig
301 Goldsboro St SThe Vollis Simpson Whirligig Museum allows us to tell visitors even more about Vollis Simpson, to display many of his smaller whirligigs, and to describe our conservation efforts. We also have a gift shop that features Whirligig Park and Historic Downtown Wilson merchandise. The space as will serve as a starting point for tours and field trips of the Whirligig Park.
The museum is open from 10 am – 5 pm Tuesday-Saturday and is free to visit. Donations are appreciated.
NEW Wilson Arts Center
204 Nash Street S
Wilson, NC 27893
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday and Monday: Closed
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Edna Boykin Cultural Center
108 Nash Street NE
Wilson, NC 27893
Open during performances
and performing arts activities only.
Wilson Arts Center
204 Nash StreetNEW Wilson Arts Center
204 Nash Street S
Wilson, NC 27893
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday and Monday: Closed
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Edna Boykin Cultural Center
108 Nash Street NE
Wilson, NC 27893
Open during performances
and performing arts activities only.
College
Our phenomenal Liberal Arts Barton!
Barton College is a private liberal arts college in Wilson, North Carolina. The college is affiliated with the Christian Church and enrolls nearly 1,200 students on campus.
Barton College
400 Atlantic Christian College Dr NEOur phenomenal Liberal Arts Barton!
Barton College is a private liberal arts college in Wilson, North Carolina. The college is affiliated with the Christian Church and enrolls nearly 1,200 students on campus.
Attraction
The 2022 WF&AM season will kick off May 7th and run every Saturday, 8 am – 12 noon, through August 27th. The market offers a central, convenient and joint open-air venue for local farmers and artisan, artists, and craftsman to vend homegrown produce, freshly baked breads and pastries, local meats, honey, eggs, seedlings and flowers, soaps, jewelry, pottery, and much more! Other features include food trucks and non-profit partner booths and activities.
Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market
301 Goldsboro St SThe 2022 WF&AM season will kick off May 7th and run every Saturday, 8 am – 12 noon, through August 27th. The market offers a central, convenient and joint open-air venue for local farmers and artisan, artists, and craftsman to vend homegrown produce, freshly baked breads and pastries, local meats, honey, eggs, seedlings and flowers, soaps, jewelry, pottery, and much more! Other features include food trucks and non-profit partner booths and activities.