Goldsboro, NC Road Trips
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Longest Drive
205.7 mi
Gastonia, NC
Quickest Drive
4h 37m
Gastonia, NC
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Goldsboro, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
33,448
Median Income
$47,005
Median Home Value
$173,700
Median Age
36.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Goldsboro, NC at a Glance
Founded
1787
Elevation
108 ft
Area
28 mi²
Notable People from Goldsboro, NC
A sampling of people born in Goldsboro, NC.
Viscera
1971–2014
American professional wrestler
Anne Jeffreys
1923–2017
American actress and singer (1923-2017)
Coby White
2000
American basketball player
Michael S. Regan
1976
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency since 2021
Mark O'Meara
1957
American professional golfer
Kenneth Claiborne Royall
1894–1971
United States general (1894-1971)
Jimmy Graham
1986
American football player (born 1986)
Johnny Grant
1923–2008
American television producer (1923-2008)
Gaston A. Robbins
1858–1902
American politician (1858-1902)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Goldsboro, NC.
Goldsboro Union Station
railway station in Goldsboro, the United States of America
Solomon and Henry Weil Houses
houses in Goldsboro, North Carolina
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Traveler Guide to Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro is a rapidly growing town in Wayne County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain, near the Research Triangle. The city has nearly 36,000 residents (2016) with a growing commercial and suburban lifestyle. This city is home to F-15E fighter wing housed at Seymour Johnson AFB, and is the hometown of Andy Griffith.
1 Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, ☏ +1 252-726-3775. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park is a park area featuring a vivid overlook of the nearby Neuse River, along with several hiking trails and campground facilities. Visitors can also tour the museum present that sheds light on nature and wildlife. 2 Old Waynesborough Park, 801 U.S. 117 Bypass South, ☏ +1 919-731-1653. Reconstructed village that preceded and contested Goldsboro for prominence until the railroad made the latter the opportune choice.
1 Wilbur's Barbecue, 4172 US 70 East, ☏ +1 919-778-5218. W–Sat, 11AM–6:30PM; Sun 11AM–3PM. A well-known southern barbecue restaurant that has some of the best gravy around. In addition, all of their barbecue is cooked over oak wood. This was the site of one of Sandra Pinckney's visits to small town restaurants in the Food Network TV show Food Finds. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Chef & The Farmer, 120 W Gordon St, Kinston (Take Hwy 70 East 25 miles ESE of Goldsboro), ☏ +1 252 208-2433. W–Sat 4–9PM. Upscale restaurant with a modern take on Southern food. During the summer, get the tomato pie. $40. (updated Aug 2021)
Best Western Plus Goldsboro, 909 North Spence Avenue, ☏ +1 919-751-1999. Quality Inn, 1408 South Harding Drive, ☏ +1 919-778-9759. Home2 Suites by Hilton Goldsboro, 2613 North Park Drive, ☏ +1 919-947-1622. Hampton Inn, 905 North Spence Avenue, toll-free: +1-877-499-9745. Days Inn, 801 U.S. 70 Bypass, ☏ +1 919-396-5493. Econo Lodge, 704 Corporate Drive, ☏ +1 919-736-4510.
Goldsboro is served by Greyhound buses from New Bern and Raleigh, with connections to many other cities. Buses stop at 2600 US 117 S, which is far from the main part of Goldsboro and isn't served by local buses, so unless you know someone who can pick you up, you'll have a hard time getting into town. Amtrak operates a Thruway bus from Wilson, North Carolina. It stops at a much more convenient location, the GWTA Transfer Center at 103 North Carolina Street.
Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority (GWTA) operates local buses. The fare is $1.
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