From July 9-11, the Easyriders Rodeo Tour 2010 will invade the Wilson County Fairgrounds, which is located at 2332 US Highway 301 South Wilson, NC.
Here is a quick break down a few places to stay as well as fun places to visit while you are in Wilson.
There are plenty of places to stay in Wilson during the Rodeo Tour including on the fairgrounds! The grounds include over 200 water and electric hook-ups, sewer dumping stations and spaces for camping can be rented. For more information on staying at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, make sure to call 252-237-8443 or 800-962-9857. If you prefer to stay off the fairgrounds there are ample hotels to accommodate you and your group. The closest hotels to the fairgrounds are
- Econo Lodge Wilson
1815 Us Highway 301 South Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-1900
- Best Western la Sammana
817 A Ward Blvd, Wilson, NC 27893
(252)-237-8700
- The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Wilson Business District
2308 Montgomery Drive, Wilson, NC 27893
(877)-865-6578
If you plan on getting to Wilson a bit early, there are plenty of things to do in this beautiful city. Located just east of Raleigh, some popular area attractions include:
Imagination Station
Wilson, NC 27893 (252)-291-5113
Imagination Station is a science and technology center located in the Historic Wilson Federal Courthouse. Built in 1928, the building has been transformed into a science center for the new century.
North Carolina Baseball Museum at Fleming Stadium
300 Stadium St Wilson, NC 27893
(252)-399-2261
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.
Southern Raceway Park
Lucama, NC 27542
252-284-1114
Open Saturdays April through October The Southern National Speedway features 70' high banked curves, 16 speedway club skyboxes, trackside tailgate spaces, and full concessions.
Library Rose Garden
1806 Goldsboro St
Wilson, NC 27893
Founded in 1987, the Library Rose Garden features 24 varieties of Hybrid Tea Roses. Many of the varieties were designated as "All American Rose Selections" or have received other significant awards. Eight beds contain over 120 plants providing a continuous blooming season from mid-April until November. The Garden is open from sunrise to sunset.
Railroad Modelers Train The Antique Barn
2810 Forest Hills Blvd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252)-237-6778
Open Saturdays 10am - 4pm The Wilson Area Railroad Modelers Train is located on the second floor of the Antique Barn & Train Shop. The train operates over a double-track main line that extends seven scale miles long and traverses 65 modules; each individually owned and detailed by club members.
Tobacco Farm Life Kenly, NC
(919)-284-3431
The Tobacco Farm Life demonstrates how families lived and worked in the tobacco industry. Visit an authentic farmhouse, see artifacts, or smell the sweet aroma of cured tobacco.
