Attractions
Wilson Mall
Wilson's very own Mall, located at the corner section of Tarboro St and Ward Blvd.
Housing dozens of stores and a few restaurants. Stores include department stores such as Sears and JC Penny. Smaller stores including Cato's, Style Setter, The Hobby Shop, GNC, FYE, and Radio Shack inside the mall. And Dollar Tree, Luna Bean coffee house, a postal office, and Carmike 10 Cinemas are all located outside and around the mall in the same parking lots.
Just 10 minutes from the hotel of the event, and less than 5 minutes from Mike and Nikki's apartment.
Wilson Rose Garden
Wilson Rose Garden
One of the most beautiful and relaxing attractions in Eastern North Carolina, the Wilson Rose Garden is an accredited All-America Rose Selections, Inc., (AARS) Public Garden. It is located at 1800 Herring Avenue (NC-42E), just inside (west of) US 301.
DIRECTIONS TO THE GARDEN
I-95 North, at Kenly, Exit onto US 301 N, Exit to NC 42, turn left from Exit ramp, go to stoplight,turn left to Rose Garden.
I-95 S, Exit onto US 301 N, Exit to NC 42, turn left from Exit ramp, go to stoplight, turn left to Rose Garden.
US 264 W from Greenville, Exit onto NC 58 N to Wilson, turn right on US 301 N, Exit to NC 42, turn left from Exit ramp, go to stoplight, turn left to Rose Garden.
Click on "MAP" at left to select and print a map.
The garden is open to the public daily from dawn until dark. Admission is free.
Wilson Botanical Gardens
The Garden was started in 1997 as a resource to educate visitors on the diversity of plant material that can be used in landscaping residential property. The Garden is comprised of a tree collection, five different turf grass species evaluation, bird and butterfly gardens along with display gardens. In spring of 2002 extensive planting included a perennial border, daylily and hosta collections. The Garden is open from sunrise to sunset. The garden is located on the grounds of the Wilson County Agricultural Building. The garden has over 235 plant species and will continue to expand from the J. C. Raulston Arboretum Collection. Sponsored by the Wilson County Master Gardeners.
Imagination Station
Open Mon - Sat 9am - 5 pm (Admission charge)
Imagination Station is a science and technology center where everyone has the special power to explore. It is located in the Historic Wilson Federal Courthouse. Built in 1928, the building has been transformed into a science center for the new century. Renovations and improvements completed after a fire in 2000, have significantly updated the building, making Imagination Station an even better experience for visitors. Discover why and how things work with over 200 hands on exhibits related to space, health, the environment and more. See live animals up close, take a spin as a human gyro, walk inside a giant mouth, or watch your hair stand on end from 10,000 volts of static electricity. Toddlers 5 years and younger will enjoy the Curiosity Corner. Live shows and demonstrations daily in the Merck Science Court room. Discounts for group reservations in advance. Visit our museum store, the Science Depot, for unique science-related gifts and souvenirs.
North Carolina Baseball Museum
Located at Fleming Stadium at 300 Stadium Street, the Museum has over 3328 square feet and showcases Baseball memorabilia of many aspects from across North Carolina. Memorabilia is from ball players that played in North Carolina, such as Catfish Hunter, Hoyt Wilhelm, Gaylord Perry, Enos Slaughter, Rick Ferrell and Buck Leonard. Players that have played at Fleming Stadium include Ted Williams, Richie Ashburn, and Robin Roberts. The Museum features a "Walk of Fame", a collection of bricks to show memory, honor and recognition to NC's baseball players. The museum is open year round and is run by volunteers. For more information call (252) 399-2261 or 399-2262 Directions: Exit 121, 1-95, take 264 Hwy. East, go 6 miles, turn right on Ward Boulevard. Go to the second light, turn left, take the third right on Stadium Street. Museum is located at Fleming Stadium.
