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City in North Carolina, United States
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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.
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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.
Reconstructed village that preceded and contested Goldsboro for prominence until the railroad made the latter the opportune choice.
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.
Upscale restaurant with a modern take on Southern food. During the summer, get the tomato pie.
By bus
Goldsboro is served by Greyhound buses from New Bern and Raleigh, with connections to many other cities.
By plane
Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority (GWTA) operates local buses. The fare is $1.
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