The Johnston County Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the county of Johnston, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Only 30 minutes from Raleigh and the Research Triangle region, Smithfield is the county seat.

Visitors to Johnston County enjoy heritage sites, the arts, and an abundance of outlet shopping at Carolina Premium Outlets. Major attractions include the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, the Ava Gardner Museum, and the Tobacco Farm Life Museum.

The county is rich in agricultural heritage and many area farms showcase their products with farmer's markets, special events, and agri-tainment venues. The Boyette Farm, the Smith's Nursery and Strawberry Farm and Sonlight Farms are popular stops for area visitors.

To learn more call for a free visitors guide -- 1-800-441-7829, or visit our website, www.johnstoncountync.org