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Discover Wilson, NC
Located just 45-minutes from Raleigh and an hour from Wilmington, Wilson is a Smart City with a small-town feel.
A great place to live, visit, or start a business, it’s the type of place where front-porch rocking chairs and robust technology coexist. From its famed Whirligig Park to its state-of-the-art high speed gigabit internet, Wilson has both the quirks of a small town and the capabilities of a thriving city.
With an affordable cost of living, great outdoor recreation opportunities, an up-and-coming downtown, and “lend a cup of sugar” types of neighbors, Wilson has access to modern amenities without the frills of city life. Whether you come for a stay or stay for a lifetime, discover all that Wilson has to offer.
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Art, breweries, culture up Wilson's millennial appeal
Wilson is fast being recognized as a low-cost, nearby alternative to the frantic pace of the Triangle. -
Electrical parts manufacturer finds 'business friendly' home in Wilson
A year after opening a headquarters in Wilson, Peak Demand says the city's location has been integral for the company. -
Look East to Wilson
Think outside the Triangle to Wilson, a great place to live and do business. -
Downtown Wilson Livestream
See what’s going on in downtown Wilson right now! -
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park cam in Wilson
Check out a live look at the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, N.C. The park is free and open daily, including holidays, from 5 until 12 a.m. -
Gillette Baseball Complex cam in Wilson
Southern Bank Stadium at the J. Burt Gillette Baseball Complex in Wilson, N.C. -
J. Burt Gillette Soccer Complex cam in Wilson
J. Burt Gillette Soccer Complex in Wilson, N.C. -
Wilson offers a number of outdoor options for taking advantage of summer weather
Wilson has more than 30 playgrounds and recreational facilities, lakes for boating and fishing, and trails for hiking and cycling. -
Youth athletics drive growth in Wilson
Gillette Athletic Complex's multiple soccer and baseball fields have given Wilson youth leagues a place to expand -
Wilson aims to be leader in 'fiber age'
Crafting a smart city takes more than technology. It requires a commitment to combining world-class infrastructure with the courage to embrace new ways to govern and serve.