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Things to do in Wilson

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Where to eat

Top-rated restaurants nearby in and around Wilson.

  • Taste of Texas

    Restaurant · Mexican

    ★ 4.9

    231 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

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  • WhirliDogs Café and Training Center

    Restaurant · American

    ★ 4.9

    215 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Mikey's Diner

    Restaurant

    ★ 4.9

    306 Herring Ave E, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    Maps

  • Uncle Phil’s Cheesesteaks

    Restaurant · American

    ★ 4.9

    1120 Corbett Ave N, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    Maps

  • The Corner

    Restaurant · Steakhouse

    ★ 4.8

    132 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Nard’s Food Truck & Catering

    Restaurant · American

    ★ 4.8

    312 Green St E, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    Maps

  • Aztectic Taqueria

    Restaurant · Mexican

    ★ 4.8

    1616 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    Maps

  • Cali Style Burger

    Restaurant · Burgers, American

    ★ 4.8

    604 Herring Ave E, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

Coffee, drinks & breweries

Cafes, bars, and local breweries in and around Wilson.

  • Back Roads Bread Company

    Coffee

    ★ 4.9

    2801-1F Ward Blvd, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • The Bad Apple Tavern

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    302 US-301, Lucama, NC 27851, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • The Venue Bar and Grill

    Bar

    ★ 4.9

    121 E Main St, Fremont, NC 27830, USA

    Maps

  • Casita Brewing Company

    Brewery

    ★ 4.8

    217 South St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Downtown Public House

    Bar

    ★ 4.8

    113B Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Treat Yo' Self Bakery

    Coffee

    ★ 4.8

    100 Pine St W Ste C, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Cups of Joy (COJ2): Wilson Medical Center Location

    Coffee

    ★ 4.8

    1705 Tarboro St, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Cups of Joy

    Coffee

    ★ 4.8

    3511-B Airport Blvd NW, Wilson, NC 27896, USA

    MapsWebsite

Things to do

Museums, entertainment, and activities in and around Wilson.

  • Wilson County Tourism Development Authority

    Museum

    ★ 4.9

    228 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • The Alpha Center & LGF Fitness LLC

    Activity

    ★ 4.9

    4909 Expressway Dr, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Wilson Ballpark

    Active

    ★ 4.8

    305 Hines St SW, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Museum & Gift Shop

    Museum

    ★ 4.8

    230 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • American Center for Photographers

    Activity

    ★ 4.8

    230 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Wilson County Public Library

    Activity

    ★ 4.8

    249 Nash St N, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Kruegers/Angel Mint

    Activity

    ★ 4.8

    3460 Airport Boulevard Northwest, Wilson, NC 27896, USA

    Maps

  • Wilson Splash Pad (All Children's)

    Activity

    ★ 4.8

    3238 Corbett Ave N, Elm City, NC 27822, USA

    MapsWebsite

Get outdoors

Parks, greenways, and gardens in and around Wilson.

  • Lake Wilson Reservoir

    Park

    ★ 4.9

    Wilson, NC 27896, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    301 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Greater Wilson Rotary Park

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Lake Wilson

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    4621 Lake Wilson Rd, Elm City, NC 27822, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    3471 Joyner Rd, Elm City, NC 27822, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Buckhorn Lake & Shelter

    Park

    ★ 4.7

    8177 Rock Ridge School Rd, Sims, NC 27880, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Williams Day Camp

    Park

    ★ 4.6

    515 Mt Vernon Dr NW, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Wilson Dog Park

    Park

    ★ 4.6

    1413 Lawndale Dr NE, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

Shops & wellness

Markets, shops, and self-care in and around Wilson.

  • Wilson Farmers Market

    Shopping

    ★ 4.9

    301 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • SAY FRESH MARKET

    Shopping

    ★ 4.9

    410 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Vendor Junction

    Shopping

    ★ 4.9

    417 Nash St N, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • True Radiance Medispa

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    1700 Forest Hills Rd W A, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Taft Aesthetics LLC

    Wellness

    ★ 4.9

    110 Brentwood Center Ln, Wilson, NC 27896, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Pretty Your Party, Party Store

    Shopping

    ★ 4.9

    3453 Airport Blvd NW Ste C, Wilson, NC 27896, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Downtown Cards & Collectibles

    Shopping

    ★ 4.8

    317 Barnes St S, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

  • Nagi’s Mart & Grill

    Shopping

    ★ 4.8

    805 Corbett Ave N, Wilson, NC 27893, USA

    MapsWebsite

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