Smithfield claims the title of Ham Capital of the World. RV campers chase legendary BBQ and the Ava Gardner Museum on Third Street. Park your rig at Hidden Haven RV Park or Hinnant Family Vineyard to launch day trips along the Neuse River and Highway 70.
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Smithfield buzzes as North Carolina's ham capital, birthplace of slow-cooked pork shoulders sold nationwide. The Ava Gardner Museum on Third Street showcases the Hollywood star's gowns and jewelry from her Smithfield roots. Hinnant Family Vineyard, ten miles east on NC Highway 70, pours muscadine wines amid rolling fields. The Ham & Yam Festival clogs Market Street each October with cook-offs and live music.
Hidden Haven RV Park draws remote workers with reliable WiFi and nightly rates from $45. Wine enthusiasts and families pick Hinnant Family Vineyard for sites steps from tasting rooms. Both parks position you minutes from downtown's brick-lined sidewalks and I-95 ramps to Raleigh or the coast.
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Smithfield reigns as the Ham Capital of the World for its BBQ and cured pork. The city honors native daughter Ava Gardner with a museum on Third Street displaying her film costumes. Annual Ham & Yam Festival draws crowds to Market Street for tastings and parades in October.
Hidden Haven RV Park and Hinnant Family Vineyard top the list near Smithfield. Hidden Haven offers WiFi and rates from $45 nightly just off local roads. Hinnant Family Vineyard provides sites near its winery on NC Highway 70, perfect for relaxed stays.
Yes, both Hidden Haven RV Park and Hinnant Family Vineyard welcome pets. Hidden Haven accommodates leashed dogs with open spaces nearby. Hinnant Family Vineyard's rural setting lets pets roam vineyard trails under owner supervision.