Location: Mount Olive
Top Things to do in Mount Olive
- 1. Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site
- 2. Liberty Hall Plantation Home
- 3. Elizabeth's Pecan Products
- 4. Sampson County History Museum
- 5. Country Squire Winery
- 6. Downtown Escapes
- 7. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
- 8. Cowan Museum of History and Science
- 9. Natural Touch Massage & Natural Body Care, LLC
- 10. Old Waynesborough Park
What to do and see in Mount Olive, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Mount Olive is a town in Duplin and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 4,589 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is home to the Mt. Olive Pickle Company and the University of Mount Olive.
Restaurants in Mount Olive
1. Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
The Battle of Bentonville, fought March 19-21, 1865, was the last full-scale action of the Civil War in which a Confederate army was able to mount a tactical offensive. This major battle, the largest ever fought in North Carolina, was the only significant attempt to defeat the large Union army of Gen. William T. Sherman during its march through the Carolinas in the spring of 1865.
Reviewed By angsw72 - Garner, North Carolina
I first visited this site shortly after it was donated to the state when I was a small child on a cold winter day as my Daddy held my hand and we walked through the old house as he explained that the dark spots on the floor were blood stains from the soldiers who had been wounded in the battle. Since then I have visited many times, attended reenactaments and watched the site develop through the years. My ancestors fought in the battle. My Daddy hunted on private land surrounding the site and would often find minie balls. The site under conservation is a just a fraction of the full battleground.
If you want to learn more about the battle, check out books by Mark Bradley, a historian with the Army War College. He is the foremost authority on this battle.
2. Liberty Hall Plantation Home
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By P L - Staley, North Carolina
We traveled to Liberty Hall in Kenansville NC recently and really enjoyed it. The tour guide was great - you could tell he loved his job and telling us about the history of the house, land and the people of owned it. The house and its furnishings were well preserved and gave us a glimpse of the occupants' past life. The grounds were well kept and the dogwood trees were in bloom - just beautiful. What a relaxing afternoon.
3. Elizabeth's Pecan Products
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By SoilDoctor - Clayton, North Carolina
This is the outlet for this famous brand of pecans. They have all of their products there to sample. Try their new white satin brittle. You can't go wrong here and the prices are reasonable.
4. Sampson County History Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Judi N - Clinton, United States
When you enter the house that is the cornerstone of the museum property, you will have no idea how much there is to see, experience and learn. Once you step out of the back door, you will see that there are many other buildings on the property and it's all located just off towndown!
5. Country Squire Winery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ckassotis - Durham, North Carolina
The woman pouring wines yesterday was fantastic, and really helped make this a memorable stop. The wines were okay, but they had a nice selection. Dry white wines, dry red wines, and a few sweeter options. Also some select muscadine and fruit blends, some of which were really pretty good. Some have some amusing names as well. Be sure to ask about how the "Knickerdropper" earned its name. Amusing story all around. Worth a visit!
6. Downtown Escapes
Overall Ratings
5 based on 35 reviews
To bring people together and give them 60 minutes away from reality, immersed in a creative, exhilarating experience. You will solve a series of clues, riddles & puzzles to help break out. As you race against the clock, you also are competing against the teams who have gone before you, so don’t waste any time. Do you have what it takes?
Reviewed By feedmesushi - Goldsboro, North Carolina
My husband and I were looking for some fun things to do when our daughter and son-in-law were visiting at Christmastime. We decided an escape room might fit the bill. It was a blast! We were sooooo close to escaping. Fun theme, interesting clues, and...MoreSo excited to hear this! Thanks for the review and coming to play for your family time! Looking forward to your return.
7. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By jmpncsu - Raleigh, North Carolina
Cliffs of the Neuse is a state park about 15 minutes south of Goldsboro. The park protects an area of surprisingly steep cliffs along the Neuse River. There are about 5 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, a visitor center with exhibits on the park and a man-made lake with swimming and boat rentals in the summer. We took our dog for a hike here and had a great time. Although short, the trails here lead through a diversity of ecosystems. The Spanish Moss Trail, my favorite trail, runs past the Neuse River floodplain and then loops back over a steep cliff with many steps. I thought the contrast of cypress swamps next to tall cliffs was just amazing. We visited in February so no issue with bugs. Given the swampy conditions, I expect the insects could be a nuisance in the summer time. Overall, it's a great little park to enjoy nature and get some exercise.
8. Cowan Museum of History and Science
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By cheryl h - Durham, North Carolina
The first time we drove there it was closed so all we could do was look in the windows. This time everything was open and the museum had some tools and other objects we have never seen before (and we go to a lot of museums).
The museum is in the Kelly-Farrior house (ca. 1848) and is adjacent to a historical park with an old school house, tobacco barn, blacksmith, log cabin, and general store. They also have part of a cart that was used to move stones for the construction of the Washington Monument.
I would not go on a day after a rain because there are some drainage problems and the ground can be very very wet.
9. Natural Touch Massage & Natural Body Care, LLC
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Relaxation is just around the corner inside of A Peaceful Path, close to downtown Clinton. I am happy to be a part of an amazing group of healers working together in one sacred space. Massages are tailor-made to fit what your body, mind, and soul needs through a mixture of several different modalities; Thai Yoga Bodywork, Ayurvedic, Swedish, Lymphatic,or Deep Tissue Massages and much more!!
Reviewed By Carrie G - Concord,
So easy to book online and hours are good- most importantly a great massage. I've been there several times over last few months and was very happy with each visit.
10. Old Waynesborough Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Old Waynesborough Park is open 7 days a week and features four miles of walking trails along the banks of the Neuse and Little Rivers, on the site of Waynesborough, the original county seat of Wayne. We also have the Historical Village, a collection of historic buildings from around the county including a Quaker meeting house, one-room school, and turn of the century lawyer's office. Each building is open to the public during open hours. The visitors center contains the Hamilton collection, one of the finest privately held Civil War collections n the country. Admission is free.
Reviewed By Margie P - Goldsboro, North Carolina
There are many buildings to visit including a lawyers office, a schoolhouse, church, Quaker meeting house, printing press and more. Each building feels like your stepping through time with all the trimmings of yesteryear. There’s also a lovely park with plenty of picnic benches. There’s an information building with an attendant on duty to help with any questions you may have as well.
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