Many of these trails are part of larger greenway or rails-to-trails networks, making the opportunities for exploration nearly endless. All are bike- and kid-friendly, and most provide some level of parking and ADA access.
clayton
Downtown: Clayton
A new performing arts center inspired a wave of creativity in this Johnston County town.
Meet the Maker: Buttermilk Boutique
Tie Whittaker’s sweet tooth runs in the family, and for five years, she’s used it to bring the down-home, Southern flavors of her childhood to her pastry company, Buttermilk Boutique.
Like a Local: Clayton
This Johnston County town is rapidly building its future on the foundation of its past.
Simple Pleasures
The town of Clayton, known for its rich, black soil perfect for growing cotton, watermelon, and tobacco, continues to bond over good food — and a new community center.