In the far eastern part of Arkansas, you’ll find a small town called Wilson. Actually, you’ll find a tiny town called Wilson. The population of Wilson is only 855, and yes, it is way out in the farmland of the Delta, but there are several good reasons you should visit.
You can get directions to Wilson at this link. You can also check out their extremely impressive website.
The town of Wilson is located on the Great River Road, a national scenic byway that runs the length of the Mighty Mississippi.
Facebook/Visit Wilson, AR
Though a tiny town, Wilson is making great efforts to nurture the arts. They even have a residency program for artists.
Facebook/Visit Wilson, AR
We need to talk about food. Wilson Cafe, which features produce grown in Wilson Gardens. The look of the cafe from the outside is seriously impressive.
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Indoors you’ll find a lovely restaurant with clean, modern lines and tasteful decor.
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The food is as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Made with an emphasis on local ingredients, the menu at the Wilson Cafe is seriously impressive.
Yelp/David D.
You can also spend your time exploring Hampson Archeological Museum State Park.
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The 5-acre state park is home to artifacts from the Nodena site, remnants of a civilization that existed from 1400 to 1650 A.D.
Wikimedia/Thomas R Machnitzki
So yes, Wilson is tiny. Yes, it sits amid an expanse of farmland that stretches nearly as far as the eye can see.
Facebook/Visit Wilson, AR
And yes, you should definitely visit. This little town is working hard to put itself on the map, and you’ll want to discover it before the rest of the world does.
Facebook/Visit Wilson, AR
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