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Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Wilson Botanical Gardens
Barton College
Imagination Station
Wilson Rose Garden
Boone's Antiques
Marty's BBQ
Something Different
Wilson Arts
Eyes on Main Street
Freeman Round House Museum
Westview Lanes
Deans Farm Market
Wedgewood Public Golf Course
North Carolina Baseball Museum
- Only a short distance outside of the hustle and bustle of North Carolina’s capital city of Raleigh, the town of Wilson offers its own variety of fun things to do year-round.
- One of the main draws in town for visitors is the Whirligig Park, but there’s much more to Wilson than this one-of-a-kind park.
- The town boasts that it has “Southern culture focused on the arts,” which can be seen in the many unique craft shops, festivals, and more.
- Wilson, North Carolina is also a great place for anyone who loves exploring gardens.
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