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North Carolina Baseball Museum 300 Stadium Street, Wilson, NC 27893, Fleming Stadium, 252-399-2261, Showcasing baseball memorabilia from across North Carolina, this 3,328 square foot museum contains memorabilia from ball players that played in North Carolina such as Gaylord Perry, Catfish Hunter, and Hoyt Wilhelm.  |
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Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum 1202 Nash Street, Wilson, NC 27893, 252-296-3056, Built in 1946 by Oliver Freeman, a noted local black stone mason, this popular tourist attraction is a round house that contains a museum with artifacts that depict the culture and contributions of African-Americans to the history and development of Wilson. |
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Wilson County Arboretum & Botanical Garden 1806 Goldsboro Street, Wilson, NC 27893, Wilson County Agricultural Building, 252-237-0111, Comprised of a tree collection, five different turf grass species evaluation, bird and butterfly gardens, and display gardens, this botanical garden is home to over 150 varieties of plants, trees, shrubs, perennials, and vines with over 235 plant species recognized. more...  |
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Wilson Rose Garden 1800 Herring Avenue, Wilson, NC 27893, 252-237-4997, An "All American Rose Selections Public Garden," this beautiful garden contains over 1,100 award-winning roses in 180 different varieties that range from historic old garden roses to modern English roses. more...  |
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Imagination Station 224 East Nash Street, Wilson, NC 27893, 252-291-5113, Located in the historic Wilson Federal Courthouse that was built in 1928, this hands-on science and technology center features over 200 exhibits that are related to the environment, space, and health including the CP&L Mars Base and Tropical Trek. A museum gift store is also on site that offers unique science-related gifts and souvenirs. more...  |
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Historic Walking Tour Downtown Wilson 124 East Nash Street, Wilson, NC 27893, 252-243-8440, Enjoy walking on foot or driving through the tree-lined streets of downtown Wilson during this tour that features over 25 historic buildings, churches, and homes that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  |
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