First, I knew boys love trains, so I looked for a destination not that far away that we could visit from Raleigh. Once I spotted Wilson an hour away, I googled "Things to do with kids in Wilson, NC" and that is how I found Imagination Station.
Located in an old courthouse in downtown Wilson, Imagination Station is a hands-on science museum and the kids absolutely loved it. The day started with a ride on Amtrak's Carolinian - and for most of the kids (and grown-ups) it was their first big train ride.
The knock on Imagination Station in online reviews is that there isn't enough to do - and it is true that the museum is quite small. There is a nifty reptile area on the second floor that includes an awesome giant python, and the first floor is filled with hands-on activities including a track where you can virtually race other animals (the kids loved that one), play an invisible piano, and spin on a gyro.
But my strongest recommendation for this museum is to book one of their group presentations. For just $7 a person (which includes admission and the presentation), you can choose from a myriad of options. I asked Laura, the group coordinator, her favorite and went with that - "Animal Encounter".
The kids were locked in and engaged as our entertaining presenter brought out animal after animal, including a bearded dragon, hissing cockroach, and a tortoise that unities shoelaces.
You can tell Imagination Station is in need of some funding - many parts of the building are in rough shape and it needs some love. Bring your group to Imagination Station for a couple hours of fun and you won't regret it.
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