If you only have a few hours to explore the I-95 corridor, Johnston County has great heritage attractions with Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, American Music Jubilee Theatre, Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Johnston County Heritage Center and the Ava Gardner Museum. And if shopping is tops on your list of things to do, the Smithfield/Selma area offers over 95 outlet shops at Carolina Premium Outlets and JR Discount Center. Looking to Tee Off while your family shops? Johnston County has five public golf courses convenient to I-95 and I-40 travelers. Also while in Selma, the antique shopping is ideal with over 150,000 square feet of shops and malls in the quaint downtown area.

Smithfield/Johnston County Visitors Bureau

1535-A Booker Dairy Rd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-989-8687, 800-441-7829
http://www.johnstoncountync.org
info@johnstoncountync.org

Arts & Performance

American Music Jubilee / Exit 97  (image to the right)

300 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-202-9927, 877-843-7839
An evening of “Southern hospitality, great American music and side-splitting comedy” delights audiences with classic and contemporary country and gospel and a patriotic tribute.
http://www.amjubilee.com

Neuse Little Theatre / Exit 95

209 S. Front St, Smithfield
919-934-1873
This local community theater takes on productions such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Grease” and “Cinderella.”
http://neuselittletheatre.org

Paul A. Johnston Auditorium / Exit 95

Johnston Community College, 245 College Rd, Smithfield
919-209-2099
This 1,000-seat performing arts auditorium includes the Performing Arts Concert Series, Johnston County Chorale and the Country Music Showcase throughout the year.
http://johnstoncc.edu/performingarts/default.htm

The Clayton Center / Exit 97

111 E. Second St, Clayton
919-553-1737
This 600-seat performing arts center features the Palladian Concert Series along with 3,300 square feet of meeting and reception space for groups of 20-350.
http://theclaytoncenter.com

W.J. Barefoot Auditorium / Exit 79

303 E. Church St, Benson
919-894-5117
Home to the Benson Little Theatre, this 350-seat performing arts auditorium is perfect for concerts, assemblies, pageants and theatrical productions.

Agriculture & Foods

Atkinson Milling Co. / Exit 97  (image to the right)

95 Atkinson Mill Rd, Selma
919-965-3547
Built in 1757, this mill has been in continuous operation for more than 240 years. Today, Atkinson’s Mill is the only water-powered gristmill operating in the area.
http://atkinsonmilling.com

Banks Miniature Horse Farm / Exit 97

2667 Peele Rd, Clayton
919-553-7216
Home to many fine miniature horses from outstanding bloodlines, this farm strives to provide an atmosphere where horses are admired and respected.
http://bankshorsefarm.com

Jan’s Strawberries & Peaches / Exit 93

3188 Stevens Sausage Rd, Smithfield
919-934-2989
Jan’s has fresh farm produce and pick-your-own strawberries and peaches, available April through July.

Smithfield Ham Shop / Exit 95

204 N. Bright Leaf Blvd, Smithfield
919-934-8054
Come view thousands of hams curing from our Ham Shop. Taste why Men’s Journal proclaimed Johnston County Hams among “The 100 Best Things to Eat in America.”
http://countrycuredhams.com

The Farmer’s Corner / Exit 97

1620 Loop Rd, Clayton
919-553-4094
Boyette Farm hosts the Fear Farm and Christmas Lights on the Neuse River each year.
http://fearfarm.com

The Pound Cake Co. / Exit 79

310 S. Lee St, Benson
919-894-8448
Featured in Southern Living and Fresh Market, The Pound Cake offers award-winning pound cakes, breads and sweets.
http://thebestcake.com

Tobacco Farm Life Museum / Exit 107

709 Church St., Hwy 301 N, Kenly
919-284-3431, 800-965-1437
A 6,000 square-foot exhibit hall displaying artifacts from all aspects of farm life, including a children’s exhibit, restored farmstead with kitchen, blacksmith shop and tobacco barn.
http://tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org

Wilson’s Mills Farm Market / Exit 97

5494 Wilson’s Mills Rd, Wilson's Mills
919-934-6918
Year-round selection of local produce, baked goods and greenhouse plants for sale. Great source for strawberries and pumpkins.

Gardens & Grapevines

Hinnant Vineyards & Winery / Exit 97

826 Pine Level-Micro Rd, Pine Level
919-965-3350
The largest muscadine vineyard in North Carolina offers 14 estate wines, tours, tasting room and gift shop.
http://hinnantvineyards.com

Powell's Gardens / Exit 97

9468 US Hwy 70 East, Princeton
919-936-4421
Features 600 varieties of Bearded Iris and Day Lilies, as well as the largest collection of hosta in the Southeast.

The Arboretum at JCC / Exit 95

1240 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-209-2052
Located on the campus of Johnston Community College, enjoy trails and gardens.

Heritage & Museums

Ava Gardner Museum / Exit 95  (image to the right)

325 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-934-5830
Home to an incredible collection including original scripts, photos, costumes and personal effects of screen legend Ava Gardner – a true Hollywood “Cinderella” story.
http://www.avagardner.org

Benson Museum of Local History / Exit 79  (image to the right)

104 W. Main St., Benson
919-894-3553
Established to collect, preserve and display items of historical significance including railroad and military memorabilia, antiques, quilts and farming artifacts. New Museum opened in June, 2010 with interpretive displays. Open half-days Wednesday-Saturday.

Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site / Exit 90  (image to the right)

5466 Harper House Rd, Four Oaks
910-594-0789
Site of the largest Civil War land battle fought in NC in an attempt to stop Sherman’s march. Site includes a museum, the Harper House and union earthworks and trails.
http://bentonvillebattlefield.nchistoricsites.org

Boyette Slave & Schoolhouse / Exit 107

2331 Glendale Rd, Kenly
919-284-3431
This one-room log house of hand-hewn planks is joined by full dove-tail notches and pegs and features a mud and stick chimney.

Johnston County Heritage Center / Exit 95

241 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-934-2836
The Heritage Center is one of the best-equipped facilities for studying local history and genealogy, and it offers a large collection of public records, manuscripts and family histories.
http://johnstonnc.com/heritage

Selma Historic Union Station / Exit 97

500 Railroad St, Selma
919-965-9841
This 1924 station has been completely restored and now provides Amtrak service. Enjoy exhibits and memorabilia on rail history and the Town of Selma.
http://selma-nc.com

Recreation & Relaxation

Clemmons State Forest / Exit 97

2411 Old US Hwy. 70 W, Clayton
919-553-5651
This state forest offers a mix of pine and hardwood forests and a pleasant rolling terrain highlighted by streams and rock outcroppings accessible by a series of well-marked trails.
http://dfr.state.nc.us

Howell Woods / Exit 90  (image to the right)

6601 Devil’s Race Track Rd., Four Oaks
919-938-0115
A 2,856-acre “outdoor” classroom of mature bottomland hardwood forest and swamps, which offers more than 30 miles of unpaved roads and trails for hiking, fishing and bird watching.
http://johnstoncc.edu/howellwoods

Neuse Adventures Canoe & Kayak / Exit 97

2975 Covered Bridge Rd, Clayton
919-553-3295
Enjoy two or four-hour guided canoe or kayak trips along the Neuse River. Reservations required.

Neuse River Walk / Exit 95

100 Front St., Smithfield
919-934-0887
Begin the River Walk Trail at the Historic Hastings House for the 1.5-mile walk along the Neuse River.
http://downtownsmithfield.com

Tucker Lake / Exit 79

3025 Allen’s Crossroads Rd., Benson
919-894-6090
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Enjoy lake swimming, waterslide, picnic area and campgrounds.

Golf

Cardinal Country Club/ Exit 97

363 Parrish Memorial Rd, Selma
919-284-3647
A semi-private facility featuring tall pines, canals, ponds and bunkers to create a challenging course. The signature hole is #18 - a 580 yard, par 5, with dogleg left fairway.

Pine Hollow Golf Club/ Exit 97

3300 E. Garner Rd, Clayton
919-553-4554
18 holes - 419 Burmunda fairways with Crenshaw bentgrass greens. Newly renovated in 2001, designed by Bob Moore. Driving range, practice green and pro shop.
http://www.pinehollowgolf.com

Reedy Creek Golf Course  (image to the right)

585 Reedy Creek Rd, Four Oaks
919-934-7502
http://www.reedycreekgolf.com

Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club/ Exit 97

400 Riverwood Dr, Clayton
919-550-1919
A 27-hole, tournament caliber golf facility designed by Pete Postlewait along the terrain of the Neuse River. Features 7,200 yards of fairways and bentgrass greens.
http://www.rwgac.com

The Neuse Golf Club/ Exit 87

918 Birkdale Dr, Clayton
919-550-0550
Designed by John LaFoy, this course is ranked first by Golf Digest as "value for the money" and fifth for golf course condition in North Carolina
http://www.neusegolf.com

Shopping

AntiqueWish/ Exit 98

110 West Anderson St, Selma
919-202-4900

Bishop's Emporium/ Exit 98

109 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-7299

Carolina Premium Outlets/ Exits 97 & 95  (image to the right)

1025 Industrial Park Dr, Smithfield
919-989-8757
Enjoy savings of 25-65% every day at an exciting collection of over 80 outlet stores from the world's finest designers and name brands like Banana Republic, Nautica, Nike, Coach, Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/carolina

Four Oaks Auction Gallery/Exit 87

102 S. Main St, Four Oaks
919-963-3482

G & L Auctions/ Exit 97

1525 Fire Tower Rd, Selma
919-965-9869

Gayle's Old-N-New/ Exit 95

135 N. Third St, Smithfield
919-938-0034

Keepsake Corner/Exit 98

110 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-975-0407

Mule City Flea Market & Antiques/ Exit 79

100 W. Brocklyn St, Benson
919-207-4277

Pack Ratter's Nest/ Exit 98

111 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-262-4078

Pink Flamingo Thrift & Gift/ Exit 97

417 E. Second St, Clayton
919-550-0166

Precious Memories Antiques and Collectibles/ Exit 98

117 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-202-4777

Railroad Street Antiques & Collectibles/ Exit 98

107 E. Railroad St, Selma
919-965-9659

Reid's Country Sampler/ Exit 98

109 N. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-7299

Savannah's Antiques/ Exit 98

1024 S. Pollock St, Selma
919-291-1428

Selma Cotton Mill Flea Market/ Exit 98

1105 W. Anderson St, Selma
919-202-0794

The Parlor/ Exit 98

212 W. Anderson St, Selma
919-975-0371

Treasury Antiques/ Exit 98  (image to the right)

100 South Raiford St, Selma
919-965-5335

TWM Antique Mall/ Exit 98

112 S. Pollock St, US Hwy 301, Selma
919-965-6699

Visual Pleasure Antiques

107 S. Raiford St, Selma
919-965-0030