Sightseeing
The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a two acre park in Historic Downtown Wilson. The new two-acre public sculpture park is a destination for cultural travelers looking for world class, one of a kind art.
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Whirligig Park
301 Goldsboro St SThe Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a two acre park in Historic Downtown Wilson. The new two-acre public sculpture park is a destination for cultural travelers looking for world class, one of a kind art.
Imagination Station Science & History Museum
224 Nash St SEAward winning museum. Great for adults and kids alike.
Learn about the history of the Whirligigs. How did they end up in the middle of Wilson. Who created them. Why? How? It is quite amazing, really!
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Museum & Gift Shop
Learn about the history of the Whirligigs. How did they end up in the middle of Wilson. Who created them. Why? How? It is quite amazing, really!
In conjunction with Eyes on Main Street, Wilson features some incredible photo journalism. Visit this center and you will be sure to see something interesting!
American Center for Photographers
In conjunction with Eyes on Main Street, Wilson features some incredible photo journalism. Visit this center and you will be sure to see something interesting!
Lake Wilson
Food + Drink
GRILL
Downtown, one block over from the Loft.
Locally owned restaurant. Serving traditional type foods, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Burgers, grilled sandwiches, chicken, steak, etc. Wine and beer.
Bill's Grill
119 Nash St NGRILL
Downtown, one block over from the Loft.
Locally owned restaurant. Serving traditional type foods, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Burgers, grilled sandwiches, chicken, steak, etc. Wine and beer.
Ruckus & Redemption
220 Barnes Street SouthVaree Asian Cafe & Bakery
2861 Raleigh Road Parkway WestAmazing food! A ten minute drive from Downtown.
Treat Yo' Self Bakery
100 Goldsboro St SYummy!
CAFE
Downtown, same block as the Loft.
Indoor and outdoor seating. Conveniently for coffee, breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches and salads, etc.
Only open Mon-Fri.
Carolina Cheese Co.
CAFE
Downtown, same block as the Loft.
Indoor and outdoor seating. Conveniently for coffee, breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches and salads, etc.
Only open Mon-Fri.
Great coffee, some wonderful, healthy food choices, along with delicious baked goods. A place to catch some fun music and evening entertainment too. Highly recommend.
Larema Coffee House
Great coffee, some wonderful, healthy food choices, along with delicious baked goods. A place to catch some fun music and evening entertainment too. Highly recommend.
Ice & Fuel Co.
Full service local "dive" bar. Often featuring live music or other activities.
A local brewery and tap room. Fun atmosphere, beer garden, view of Whirligig Park. Family friendly. Often featuring bands, events, festivals and other entertainment.
Casita brewing company
217 South St SA local brewery and tap room. Fun atmosphere, beer garden, view of Whirligig Park. Family friendly. Often featuring bands, events, festivals and other entertainment.
Hands down our favorite bar! Best bartenders, best owner, and best clientele! We think. A cool, cozy, fun space, where you can often catch some really good live music. Make sure to check out the incredible murals in the courtyard.
Downtown Public House
113B Goldsboro St SHands down our favorite bar! Best bartenders, best owner, and best clientele! We think. A cool, cozy, fun space, where you can often catch some really good live music. Make sure to check out the incredible murals in the courtyard.
The Corner Deli
Art Galleries + Studios (Downtown)
Handcrafted tobacco leaf furniture and accessories. The most beautiful things you'll ever see!
Artisan Leaf
Handcrafted tobacco leaf furniture and accessories. The most beautiful things you'll ever see!
The Barnes Corner Gallery
Art studio representing five unique artists
Wilson Arts Center
The art gallery and studios are located below the Loft at The Edge. Come and enjoy our current show, check our website for upcoming events and workshops, and schedule a visit of Barb White and Sebastian Correas studios.
The Edge Wilson
127 Barnes St WThe art gallery and studios are located below the Loft at The Edge. Come and enjoy our current show, check our website for upcoming events and workshops, and schedule a visit of Barb White and Sebastian Correas studios.
Incredible hand-crafted furniture made using tobacco leaves. You will not find these beautiful, local made, pieces anywhere else.
Artisan Leaf
Incredible hand-crafted furniture made using tobacco leaves. You will not find these beautiful, local made, pieces anywhere else.
Culture & Entertainment
This beautiful, historic theater is renown for the wonderful talent they bring to the stage. It is located one block from The Loft.
Edna Boykin Cultural Center
108 Nash StThis beautiful, historic theater is renown for the wonderful talent they bring to the stage. It is located one block from The Loft.