Wilson - North Carolina - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Dating back to the middle of the 18th century, the settlers who first came to Wilson, North Carolina, used the large stands of timber to build their homes and buildings. Cotton and tobacco farms also sprang up and by the early 20th century, Wilson became one of the premier tobacco markets in the country. When you stay here you can choose to stay in a bed and breakfast, one of the many hotels and motels or park your RV in a campground.

Visit the North Carolina Baseball Museum to see an impressive array of baseball memorabilia from all over the state. The large museum also contains memorabilia from well known North Carolina baseball players. Visit the Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House Museum with artifacts depicting the culture of the African-Americans and their contribution to the town's history.

The Wilson County Arboretum and Botanical Garden has a wealth of trees, plants and shrubs, bird and butterfly gardens as well as five different species of turf. Stroll through the beds of more than 1000 roses at the Wilson Rose Garden where you will see more than 180 different kinds of rose blooms. Take a historic walk through the downtown area of Wilson to see more than 25 historic buildings and churches along the tree-lined streets.

Golfing is on the agenda at the three golf courses in the area, all of which are 18-hole championship courses. For your shopping enjoyment, you can shop for gifts and pieces of art at the specialty stores in town. Visitors love the hand thrown pottery as well as the antiques and reproductions from all over the world.