Consider a Wilson, NC vacation at Whitehead Inn. Wilson is known as the “City of Beautiful Trees” by National Geographic. Established in 1855, Wilson County recently celebrated its 150th year anniversary. Its majestic tree-lined streets and classical Greek and Roman architecture in the downtown historic district have earned Wilson the distinction of being one of North Carolinas most beautiful cities.

Just 45 miles east of Raleigh and conveniently located halfway between New York and Florida on I-95, Wilson is a convenient stop for travelers to pause and refresh. Just a few minutes from the Whitehead Inn, a newly restored train station welcomes Amtrak travelers to downtown Wilson. The following sites and organizations attract visitors to the area for a variety of activities and events:

Restaurants Wilson is fortunate to have a number of excellent locally owned restaurants including fifty o fifty , Jacs Grill , Quince and Bill Ellis' Barbecue .  These, and others, provide our guests an alternative to the standard chain fare.

Barton College College Drive, Wilson NC. A fully accredited, four-year, private, co-ed , liberal arts college, Barton was founded in 1902 and welcomes 1,200 students from 31 states and 16 foreign countries to a campus on 74.5 acres. Barton offers a wide array of cultural opportunities and supports 12 athletic teams.

Antique District Along the Hwy 301 corridor, dozens of unique antique stores and warehouses attract interior designers and customers from all over the world.

The Edna Boykin Cultural Center 108 West Nash Street, Wilson, NC 27893
This beautifully renovated 1919 Vaudeville Theatre provides live performances of theater, comedy, music and more.

Imagination Station 224 East Nash Street, Wilson NC 27893
A “hands-on” science museum for all ages.

Wilson Tobs Baseball is a Coastal Plains All Star Team playing over 24 home games at Fleming Stadium in Wilson from June 1 to August 10th.

North Carolina Baseball Museum 300 Stadium Street, Wilson, NC 27893
This 3328 square feet museum showcases baseball memorabilia from across North Carolina.

Golf Courses for your North Carolina golf vacation:

Happy Valley Country Club 252-237-6611

Wedgewood Public Golf Course 252-237-4761

Willow Springs Country Club 252-291-5171

Wilson Country Club. 252-291-3815

Dan Finch Pottery Nationally known local potter offering workshops, studio tours and retail shop. 252-235-4664