Few places of business in North Carolina reach a centennial mark but it’s just around the corner for Dick’s Hot Dog Stand, a locally owned family business found in the Tar Heel State. Dick’s has been serving up delicious hot dogs for 99 years and folks who’ve had them will admit it’s hard to stop with one.
An easy spot to reach if you’re traveling on I-95, Dick’s is a mere six-mile jaunt off the highway over to Wilson where Dick’s sits on NC-58/Nash Street N.
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Wilson’s population has grown five fold since Dick’s first opened but the restaurant’s popularity has remained intact over the past century. The eatery’s modest signage claims it’s a landmark — but at 100 years, Dicks is more of a second home to those who’ve grown up in Wilson.
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Inside the establishment is a cheerful, welcoming, and cozy space that’s much bigger than it looks from the outside.
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And if there’s anything at all you want to know about Wilson’s history… you’ll likely find it on the walls at Dicks. Decades and decades of memories are lovingly displayed and cover every inch of available space. You’ll definitely have plenty of news to catch up on as you devour your famous Dick’s hot dog.
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About the dogs… they come in three varieties: Dick’s Famous Dog, the Cheese Dog, and the Super Dog, which is a quarter pounder all the way with mustard, onions, and Dick’s famous chili.
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They’re so good… it’s hard to eat just one! But Dick’s serves more than just hot dogs so bring a hearty appetite.
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The menu features six different burgers as well as other sandwiches and subs. It even includes plate specials like a hamburger or cheeseburger steak, hot roast pork, and chicken tenders, to name a few. And don’t forget the sides: French fries, onion rings, cole slaw, cheese fries, salad, chili cheese fries, or a tray of pickles!
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It’s easy to see why Dick’s has been around for oh-so long. Have you been to Wilson’s landmark hot dog stand before?
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Dick’s Hot Dog Stand is open six days a week (closed on Mondays). The hours are: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more from its official website here.
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While you’re in Wilson, you have to see the quirky whirligigs at a local park.
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Address: 1500 Nash St N, Wilson, NC 27893, USA
