Try these things to do in Four Oaks the next time you have friends and family visiting!
 
  1. Walk the fields and union earthworks at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site – the largest land battle fought in North Carolina during the Civil War.  Also enjoy the museum, Harper House and driving trails of the battlefield.
  2. If you want to ride bikes in Johnston County, there are many country roads to explore and one official bike route that includes the town of Four Oaks. 
  3. If you love to hunt for deer or would like to try shooting boar, contact Howell Woods for several controlled hunts….you can even rent a “green” cabin for the trip right on the site.
  4. Stop and shop in one of Johnston County’s original hardware stores at Stanfield's General Store in Four Oaks.  There's a back porch coffee bar as well for hanging out.
  5. Stop in OGI Designs to meet Mike Pritchard and see the custom designed furniture - he's an artist on a large scale!  Look for the bear on Main Street.
  6. A day of fun is in store for you and the whole family at the Four Oaks Acorn Festival with a parade, live entertainment, and art exhibits.
  7. Just outside Four Oaks you can get in 18 holes of golf at Reedy Creek - flat terrain but plenty of pine trees to watch out for.
  8. If you don't have a fear of heights and want a romantic float over the countryside -- give the folks at Carolina High Hot Air Balloon Company a call.
  9. The Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce is planning events all year round including shopping, vintage cars, Christmas parades and much more so check their website for details.
  10. You will find some sweet places to shop in Four Oaks -- like the Shamrock Buzzy Bee, Cleo's Closet, Horse Hill Furniture, and the Vine & Branch Florist.  Stop by and see what's on sale!