17 hotels near Wilson, NC, US

Originally named Toisnot, this community was formed around the Toisnot Primitive Baptist Church, which was built in the early 1800s. The town was renamed in honor of Louis Dicken Wilson, who had been a North Carolina politician and general in the U.S. Army. He had served in the General Assembly of North Carolina and the North Carolina Senate in various terms between 1814 and 1846, and then gone on to fight in the Mexican–American War. Wilson contracted yellow fever while fighting and passed away in 1847. The North Carolina General Assembly chartered the town on January 29, 1849, incorporating it as a farm market.Visitors to Wilson have a wide variety of interesting and fun activities to choose from. The Wilson Visitors Center is a great place to go soon after arriving – it also happens to be the starting point for the Historic Walking Tour Downtown! Located in the restored C.W. Stokes House, one of Wilson’s outstanding bungalows, the Visitors Center is located in one of five districts in Wilson listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Knowledgeable staff will answer any questions you may have and provide you with informative brochures. Included among the intriguing museums in town are the North Carolina Baseball Museum, the Nesrus Freeman Round House Museum, and Imagination Station. Numerous parks allow visitor to enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and picnicking. Other attractions include art galleries, unique boutiques, antique stores, theaters, and botanical gardens. The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park features the art of this famous folk artist, and the Wilson Rose Garden presents more than 165 varieties of All-American Roses! Restaurants, cafes, and taverns invite you inside to relax with a good meal; savor the famous Eastern North Carolina barbecue!When you have the chance, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the scenic city of Wilson. Hotels in the area allow you to stay conveniently close by to where you want to be. When you stay at Choice Hotels, you can enjoy affordable rates, many amenities, and friendly service. Reserve your room today! We look forward to hosting you soon!