Benson: Parks & Recreation
Within reach of Benson: 5 parks and recreation sites.
- 11.7 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs North Carolina 4.6/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 11.7 per 10K residents.
Facilities (8)
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Recreation Areas (5)
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Crosswinds Campgrounds
Poplar Point
Vista Point
Parkers Creek
Sports & Activities
Golf Courses (1)
Reedy Creek Golf Course
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | JOHN W. POPE JR. CONVOCATION CENTER |
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| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 11.7 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (15)
Benson Museum of Local History
Coats Museum
Meadow Museum
Dunn Area History Museum
General William C Lee Airborne Museum
Ava Gardner Museum
Johnston County Heritage Center’s new County Museum
Lundy Fetterman Museum
Angier Museum
Gourd Museum at the Angier Public Library
Averasboro Battlefield Museum
Taylor's Aquarium
Fuquay-Varina Splash Pad
The Cub Barn
Visitor Center
Attractions (1)
Benson Museum of Local History
| Entertainment Venues · Nightclubs · Total count | 1 |
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Sources: OSM Overpass — venue tags
Dining & Beverages
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
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Sources: OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 63.10 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 53.80 |
| Climate · Station Name | DUNN 4 NW |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 11.5 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 174 |
| Elevation · Meters | 53 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (2)
Howell Theatre
Smithfield Cinemas
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 178 |
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| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 3,210 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Reedy Creek Golf Course |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Coharie |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 28.5 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf data — in town · HIFLD Indian Reservations