What to do and see in Clayton, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do

May 16, 2022 Alice Mieles

Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, and considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2010, Clayton's population was 16,116 people. Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's close proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40, U.S. 70, and NC 42.
Restaurants in Clayton

1. Falcon's Hamlet

1603 Nc-42 E, Clayton, NC
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Falcon's Hamlet

2. The Retreat on Horne

313 E Horne St, Clayton, NC 27520-2445 +1 919-585-7515 http://www.vagaro.com/theretreatonhorne
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

The Retreat on Horne

3. Deep River Brewing Company

700 W Main St Ste 102, Clayton, NC 27520-1656 +1 919-585-2296 [email protected] http://deepriverbrewing.com/
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Deep River Brewing Company

Deep River's taproom features 12 beers on tap including taproom exclusives. Food Trucks and live music all weekend.

Reviewed By soverton1 - Clayton, United States

Deep River has many wonderful brews! The Watermelon Lager is a favorite. From time to time they host food trucks and bands. Had a blast July 4th and could see the fireworks in downtown.

4. Clayton General Store

10522 US Hwy 70 Business, Clayton, NC 27527 +1 919-585-2288 https://www.facebook.com/claytongeneralstore/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Clayton General Store

5. C.E. Barnes General Store

13726 Buffalo Rd Archer Lodge, Clayton, NC 27527-6919 +1 919-553-6551 http://www.facebook.com/CEBarnesStore/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

C.E. Barnes General Store

6. Clayton River Walk

2686 Covered Bridge Road, Clayton, NC http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/Parks-and-Recreation/clayton-river-walk-on-the-neuse.aspx
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Clayton River Walk

Reviewed By jeff84red - Statesville, United States

We stopped in for a family visit and went for a long hike on trail. It is paved so bikes and walkers can both enjoy. Plenty wide for strollers as well.

7. Clemmons Educational State Forest

2411 Old US 70 Hwy W, Clayton, NC 27520-6510 +1 919-553-5651 [email protected] http://www.ncesf.org/cesf/home.htm
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Clemmons Educational State Forest

Reviewed By JenEricTravelers - Fort Worth, United States

Beautiful hideaway that every family should enjoy, with or without kids. We happened upon it during our first day in NC (just moved here) and returned for a few hours. Not very busy, but you will pass a few people along the way. And the educational moments along the way are fun; I finally learned about a 'cord' of wood measurement.

8. Wine on Main

459 E Main St, Clayton, NC 27520-2528 +1 919-879-8520 http://www.wineonmainnc.com/
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Wine on Main

9. Pine Hollow Golf Course

3300 Old Garner Rd Pine Hollow Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 +1 919-553-4554 http://www.pinehollowgolf.com/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Pine Hollow Golf Course

10. Clayton Community Park

1075 Amelia Church Rd, Clayton, NC 27520-7952
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Clayton Community Park

Reviewed By sushiboyfastaf - Clayton, United States

I met a friend at Clayton Community Park and this was my experience. The park itself is broken into numerous sections. There's a designated section for younger children which is great. The background noise from the tennis courts and baseball field gives you that wholesome American feeling. Around the exterior of the playground equipment, there's a walking trail. It's decently sized and wide enough to easily keep 6ft distance from other people. Overall, the park was great. The only downside (literally) is that there is a decently sized cliff near the trail. At first, this was an enjoyable site to see. That quickly changed when an infant baby child from a nearby house wandered a wee bit too close. As the baby-child approached the cliff, my friend and I looked at each other with concern, shrugged our shoulders, and swiftly carried on. Nothing could be done for the baby... Or so we thought. Luckily at the last moment, the baby's mother had finished her social media post and noticed that the child had wandered too close to the cliff. Alas the baby was saved, though no one cheered.

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