Walnut Creek, NC

united states

Walnut Creek sits in Wayne County, about 70 miles southeast of Raleigh along US Highway 117. This small community of around 1,400 people connects to the region via US 117 and State Route 111, with most visitors arriving from Raleigh via US 70 east. The nearby Seymour Johnson Air Force Base influences local traffic patterns and provides some economic activity. The town gets its name from its location where several small creeks converge in the Neuse River watershed.