Take A Day Trip To Wilson, Arkansas For A Charming Delta Retreat
By Carol Ann Carson|Published September 18, 2020
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
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For a refreshing escape in the Delta, plan a day trip to Wilson, AR. It’s impossible to highlight just one spot in Wilson since the entire town has worthwhile attractions. This town has plenty of charm and even more to do! Let’s take a town tour and see what adventures await us during a Wilson excursion.
From walnut grove to winery, Wilson is its own charming world in Northeastern Arkansas.
The plethora of gardens and groves around the town immediately make your arrival feel welcoming. There's plenty of ways to enjoy this greenery, too! One way is through the weekly farmers market inside The Grange at Wilson Gardens. The market is open on Wednesdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can learn more on their Facebook Page.
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A rather delicious way to enjoy the nature of the town is with a stop at the famous Wilson Cafe.
The pies here bring in hungry travelers from all over! That said, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are delightful here as well. You can see more of their menu by visiting their website.
One of which is White's Mercantile! Some interesting trivia: the store is owned by Holly Williams, daughter of Hank Williams Jr.! The general store has plenty to peruse including jewelry, clothing, decor, and gifts.
Eating and shopping aren't the only things to do at Wilson. Learn something new at the Hampson Archeological Museum.
This is the perfect stop for families to learn more about the Native Americans that first lived in this area. The museum is focused around James Kelly Hampson's archeological findings, specifically around the Nodena Site. Artifacts from an aboriginal village dating from 1400-1650 CE were uncovered here and are now featured at the museum. Hampson also found the skeletal remains of mastodon around here, too! For more information on the historic state park/museum, visit this site.
Although we love Wilson as a day trip, it's easy to stay even longer!
If you can't get enough of the town in one day then explore the nearby AirBnB rentals. Bevin's AirBnB holds six in a remodeled house in the heart of downtown. You can view the rental right here.
No matter how long you stay, you'll always want to make a return trip to Wilson!
Have you visited Wilson before? What was your favorite spot? Tell us about your experience in the comments below or tag your road trip buddies for this Arkansas trip!
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