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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
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2. Wilson Botanical Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Wilson Botanical Gardens
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3. Barton College

Category: Food & Drink
Barton College
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4. Imagination Station

Imagination Station
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5. Wilson Rose Garden

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Wilson Rose Garden
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6. Boone's Antiques

Boone's Antiques
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7. Marty's BBQ

Category: Food & Drink
Marty's BBQ
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8. Something Different

Something Different
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9. Wilson Arts

Category: Museums & Culture
Wilson Arts
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10. Eyes on Main Street

Eyes on Main Street
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11. Freeman Round House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Freeman Round House Museum
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12. Westview Lanes

Westview Lanes
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13. Deans Farm Market

Category: Shopping
Deans Farm Market
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14. Wedgewood Public Golf Course

Category: Entertainment
Wedgewood Public Golf Course
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15. North Carolina Baseball Museum

Category: Entertainment
North Carolina Baseball Museum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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