What are the closest hotels to the outlets?

Smithfield and Selma hotels are the closest to Carolina Premium Outlets and JR Discount Center.

What hotels accept pets? Please note that some hotels charge a pet fee.

Several hotels accept pets in the county, and some hotels charge a fee for pets. The hotels that accept pets are as follows:

Days Inn Benson

Sleep Inn Cleveland

Super 8 Cleveland

Four Oaks Lodging

Travelers Inn Four Oaks

Days Inn Kenly           

Deluxe Inn Kenly

Days Inn Selma

Howard Johnsons Smithfield

Luxury Inn Selma

Masters Inn Selma

Regency Inn Selma

Royal Inn Selma

Super 8 Smithfield

Village Motor Lodge Smithfield

What activities are there for Children?

Activities in the county for children include museums such as the Tobacco Farm Life Museum (Kenly), Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site (Four Oaks), and the Ava Gardner Museum (Smithfield). Take a tour of Atkinson Mill (Selma), Johnston County's only water-powered gristmill, and learn how cornmeal products are made. Trains often fascinate children and adults alike, so don't miss the renovated Selma Union Station, offering interpretive exhibits of Johnston County's rich railroad history.

Recreational activities are available such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding at Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center (Four Oaks) and Clemmons Educational State Forest (Clayton). Tucker Lake (Benson) offers swimming, picnic area, and an arcade for children.

Bowling and arcade games are offered at Rainbow Lanes Family Fun Center (Clayton) and skating is offered at Interskate (Clayton).

Enjoy first-run and discount movies at Smithfield Cinemas 10 and the Howell Theatre (Downtown Smthfield).

Where can I go fishing?

Fishing is allowed along the Neuse River. The Town Commons Neuse River Walk in Downtown Smithfield offers easy access.

Where can I ride horses?

Reservations are required, and you can bring your own horse for riding at Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center (Four Oaks).