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WELCOME M A G A Z I N E

THE OFFICIAL INSIDER’S GUIDE FOR WASHINGTON & BEAUFORT COUNTY, NC

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Welcome Magazine is published annually in cooperation with WASHINGTON TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WASHINGTON-BEAUFORT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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WELCOME TO W A S H I N G T O N

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elcome to Little Washington! We’re thrilled to have you here, whether you are just passing through or staying for awhile.

During your stay, I invite you to find the hidden gems that make up our beautiful City.

From miles of waterway waiting to be explored and a wide array of independently-owned shops and restaurants, you’ll find there are endless possibilities that Washington has to offer.

Our beautiful waterfront awaits you. Hotels, restaurants, shopping destinations and attractions are open and ready to welcome you. So come relax and unwind, while enjoying a change of scenery.

See you soon!

Erin Ruyle Director of Tourism and Development

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elcome to Washington!

Whether you are visiting for the first time or trying to decide if this will be your new home I want to personally welcome you to our quaint, waterfront town. We are so glad you chose our town as a place to visit or relocate. As the director of the Chamber for over 15 years, I have watched Washington and Beaufort County emerge into a place where commerce is thriving and businesses are a vital piece to the personality of Washington. Each of our businesses have a story to tell and we offer a unique shopping district with restaurants, art galleries, retail and more.

Our entrepreneurs make us special and each one contributes to the success of our town and region.

As a native of Washington I have been proud to watch the progress in our business community. I encourage you to visit our wonderful stores and get to know the owners. They are our biggest advocates of the area and have embraced Washington, its past and the future.

Visit all of our towns in Beaufort County as they each have unique shops and restaurants. We often hear that it is the people that make our town unique. I would agree. Our people are extraordinary, and we hope that you enjoy meeting them and perhaps decide you want to be a part of our community. Either way we welcome you with a big “Hey Y’all” and we are glad you are here.

Catherine Glover Executive Director Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce

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C O N T E N T S

VISIT BEAUFORT COUNTY......................................................... 12 SHOPPING.................................................................................... 14 DINING........................................................................................... 15 HISTORY........................................................................................ 18 PAMLICO PICKS.......................................................................... 22 BUCKET LIST............................................................................... 25 MAP OF WASHINGTON.............................................................. 32 WASHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY......34 ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL............................................................ 40 POST THIS TOUR........................................................................ 42 CRABS ON THE MOVE................................................................44 BEAUFORT COUNTY AT A GLANCE......................................... 50 LODGING...................................................................................... 55 PHOTO CREDIT: WASHINGTON TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

INSIDER TIPS

Keep an eye out for quick tips from locals and frequent visitors that will elevate your experience while visiting Beaufort County.

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See St Thomas Episcopal Church, the oldest church building in the state.

Stroll the waterfront at Bonner’s Point. Grab a hot dog or an old fashioned cheeseburger at one of the local grills.

Learn about the notorious pirate, Blackbeard, at the Historic Bath Site Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall.

Call one of many local Captains to charter a relaxing boat ride or a fishing excursion.

Finish your day with dinner at one of Bath’s restaurants with a cold one in North Carolina’s oldest town.

AURORA Take a delightful ride on the Bayview Ferry on the east side of Bath to Aurora. A large phosphate mine in the area gives both paleontologists and fossil enthusiasts a unique opportunity to collect and study fossils from prehistoric times. The Aurora Fossil Museum, located in town, includes a wide variety of marine fossils from the Pleistocene, Pliocene and Miocene eras, as well as Native American artifacts from the area.

For lunch, savor a shrimp basket and a piece of lemon meringue pie from a nearby restaurant.

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Stay at a local motel or airbnb.

In the morning, head over to Cypress Landing to experience golf at its finest, a warm and welcoming environment. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local eatery.

For afternoon entertainment, try your hand at a friendly game of paintball or have fun at the local skating rink. For dinner, delicious Asian cuisine, or some down home country cookin’ from a local deli.

So many of the Downtown restaurants and shops are pet friendly! They have fresh water and treats for your family pet! We also have a free dog park. — Rebecca C.

Located on the intercoastal waterway, you can wake up at your leisure and enjoy a nice breakfast at one of our B&B’s..or have breakfast at a local diner.

With a rich cultural heritage that spans over two centuries, Belhaven is home to eclectic shops and boutiques each offering a wide range of items, antiques, and curiosities that can’t be found anywhere else. While shopping take notice of the architecture of the buildings.

There are several restaurants in the downtown area open for lunch. You can find everything from country cooking to fresh seafood and a “beef sandwich”.

Tour the Belhaven Museum, open every day 1-5 p.m., except Wednesdays and Sundays. It’s like no other museum you’ve ever seen!

Experience the beauty and natural resources of the Pungo River/Pamlico Sound on a local charter boat or fishing venture.

Drop by the Chamber office (open Tuesday-Friday 10 am until 4 pm) and pick up your Tour of History and Trivia flyer.

Dine in one of Belhaven’s fine downtown restaurants.

BELHAVEN

With a population of less than 200 people, Pantego is Beaufort County’s smallest incorporated town, but it’s got plenty of charm. The town sits on Pantego Creek, a tributary of the Pungo River, and is home of the Pantego Academy Museum, where the rural eastern North Carolina way of life has been preserved. In town, there’s a community park; just out of town, there’s Terra Ceia Farms, world-famous for its tulip and peony bulbs that bloom in the spring.

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SHOPPING We’ve been told our windows encourage shopping, and, what can we say, we have a thing for retail therapy. In need of the perfect present for that no-so-easyto-shop-for friend or planning to give yourself a pat on the back in the form of something trendy and new? You’ll find just what you were looking for — and maybe a few things you weren’t — at one of the many locally owned boutiques, shops and galleries around town.

DINING After strolling through the streets of our town, you’ve likely worked up quite an appetite! Well you’re in luck, because our town is home to some of the region’s most revered, and delicious eateries. Downtown, you’ll find everything from authentic Southern cuisine, farm-to-table fare, seafood and more! We’ve found that visitors are prone to falling in love at first bite.

For a complete dining guide, go to visitwashingtonnc.com.

Stop by the Washington Visitor’s Center for a directory of local merchants.

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ANNUAL EVENTS

Whether it’s a waterfront music festival or a night at the historic Turnage Theatre, you’ll fill your trip with can’t-miss moments to remember.

In Beaufort County, we love to entertain you, inspire you and show you something new. From daytime to nighttime, we’ve filled the calendar with special events and experiences for every interest, from music and art to culture and maritime history.

For a list of area events, please visit visitwashingtonnc.com.

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Aurora Fossil Museum

400 Main St., Aurora 252-322-4238 aurorafossilmuseum.com Located in the town of Aurora, the Aurora Fossil Museum showcases 5- to 15-million-year-old marine fossils from the nearby Nutrien phosphate mine and Native American artifacts from across prehistoric North Carolina.

The museum’s mission to increase knowledge of the geology, paleontology and prehistory of coastal North Carolina is achieved through exhibits, interactive activities, outreach programs, events, field studies and the annual Fossil Festival. Children can dig for their own fossils, including sharks’ teeth, at the fossil pit located across the street from the museum.

Open Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (from March 1 through Labor Day).

Belhaven Memorial Museum

211 E. Main St., Belhaven 252-943-6817 This eclectic historic collection of Mrs. Eva Blount Way features many pieces of eastern North Carolina’s past — Civil War and World War I uniforms, records, 19th-century clothing, old farming equipment and more. Open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Wednesdays.

Historic Bath State Historic Site

207 Carteret St., Bath 252-923-3971 nchistoricsites.org North Carolina’s first town, and first port, Bath

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was founded in 1705. Home to several historic properties and a visitors center with interactive displays, the Bath Historic Site allows visitors to talk a walk through colonial history — including the town’s pirate history. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Historic Port of Washington Project

140 W. Main St., Washington Step back in time and discover Washington’s maritime past with this grassroots effort showcasing the waterfront trade that made Washington a thriving port. HPOW has displays set up in the Harbor District Farmers & Artisans Market, open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

North Carolina Estuarium

223 E. Water St., Washington 252-948-0000 partnershipforthesounds.neti Fauna and flora like nowhere else exist in the estuaries, where fresh and saltwater converge as rivers travel east to the Atlantic Ocean. The engaging, interactive and kid-friendly exhibits at the Estuarium let visitors of all ages experience the sights and sounds of the estuary and learn about the environmental challenges it faces. On free pontoon boat rides, guests can see the estuary in person, as well as take part in educational programs offered throughout the year. The Estuarium gift shop is a great place for a special gift or souvenir! Open Tues-

days through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pantego Academy Historical Museum

46 Academy St., Pantego pantegoacademy.com Built in 1874, the Male and Female Academy/ Pantego High School building is now the home of a museum that tells the story of a past way of life in rural eastern North Carolina.

The building was preserved and continues to operate through fundraisers and donations.

Open Saturdays and Sundays, from 2–4 p.m., or by appointment.

Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum

Corner of Gladden and West Main streets, Washington Facebook.com/washingtonundergroundrailroad A National Parks Service-designated “Underground Railroad Network to Freedom” site, this new museum shares a pictorial history of slavery and how Washington’s waterfront was a road by river to freedom. Located in a restored Seaboard Coast Line Railroad caboose, a relic of Washington’s past, the museum is open Thursdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum also has displays set up in the Harbor District Farmers & Artisans Market, open Thursdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RESEARCH BHM Regional Library

158 N. Market St., Washington 252-946-6401 bhmlib.org Operating eight branches throughout Beaufort, Hyde and Martin counties, BHM Regional Library brings books, programs and events to residents across the county. Headquarters are located in a circa-1786 courthouse, the second-oldest courthouse standing in North Carolina, and offer access to NCLive, which features HeritageQuest, a treasury of American genealogical sources, with unique primary sources, local and family histories and search aids. Includes historical census, PERSI, Revolutionary War records and more.

Brown Library

122 Van Norden St., Washington 252-946-4300 washington-nc.libguides.com Brown Library provides resources and services — educational, informational, recreational and leisure. The library also houses an expansive local history collection in the John A. Wilkinson Local History Room, as well as online resources, including in-library use of Ancestry.com and access to NCLive and HeritageQuest, a treasury of American genealogical sources, with unique primary sources, local and family histories and search aids. Includes historical census, PERSI, Revolutionary War records and more.

P. S. JONES MUSEUM

OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATION A State of the Art Museum, dedicated completely to telling the story of NC Education and that of Beaufort County's African-American Schools from 1868 through 1969 (when total desegregation was made law).

Featured are P. S. Jones High School, all of its Feeder Schools & North Carolina's transition from "Education for the Enlightened" to Education for All.

Family History Center

80 Cedar Circle, Washington 252-946-9716 The Family History Center at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints invites the public to research genealogical history, 2–6 p.m., 80 Cedar Circle, Washington.

Consultants on site at no charge and access is available to Family Search and Ancestry. com, as well as all the records from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints and Freedman’s Bank records, a resource of African-American genealogical research.

INSIDER TIP

As an outsider, make it a full week to explore. We came only for a couple nights in February and it wasn’t nearly long enough. We missed the Hackney and Bill’s on Gladden Street along with the Underground Railroad museum. Grub Brothers and Down on Main kept us fueled from the walking tour and the absolutely beautiful boardwalk and waterfront strolls along with all the great little shops along West Main. On our way out of town we stopped at Bill’s at Washington Square Mall and also grabbed some cheese biscuits at Mom’s Grill.

The Estuarium is a must as well. On second thought, two days was long enough to know we will be back for some warmer nights when the waterfront is full of people. - Ed C.

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WASHINGTON & BEAUFORT COUNTY

MUST DO’s PAMLICO PICKS Check off our top picks for Beaufort County’s sightseeing, dining, sports and culture.

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VISIT THE ESTUARIUM

Visit the world’s first Estuarium, one of North Carolina’s most innovative environmental centers and a temple to Washington’s wetlands and wildlife. Over 200 exhibits describe its vital estuaries and coastal rivers, including: aquariums with crabs, alligators, and other estuarine life fun and fascinating artworks and videos.

EXPERIENCE A SHOW AT THE TURNAGE THEATRE

The Historic Turnage Theatre is the centerpiece of the arts community in Washington, which is a hub for the arts in eastern North Carolina.

The theater offers a variety of programs ranging from monthly art exhibits and theater performances to photography shows, arts camps for youth, and festivals featuring art, music and wildlife.

Search for treasure in the place Blackbeard called home. Take a few selfies with artistic crabs. Step into the past at the underground Railroad Museum.

You'll find it all on the Arts & Culture Trail of the Pamlico. There are over 15 stops covering all of Beaufort County. So, bring your curiosity and give yourself a couple of days.

GET ON THE WATER

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Washington boasts one of the largest public access waterfronts on the East Coast and a wide array of recreational activities on the water.

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LEARN RICH HISTORY AT THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM

Come listen to cofounder Leesa Jones tell the story of how the whole town worked together at a time when humanity wasn’t at its best, but the Underground Railroad was humanity at its best.

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EXPLORE THE ARTS & CULTURE TRAIL

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TAKE A SELF GUIDED AUDIO TOUR

Uncover the legacy of this former port town on the Pamlico River with the help of five historic walking tours.

TAKE A HIKE AT GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK

Goose Creek State Park has an Environmental Education Center for visitors, in addition to eight miles of wellmarked hiking trails and a campground that is open all year.

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TASTE SOUTHERN CUISINE

BOOK A RIDE ON A RIVER ROVING BOAT TOUR

The Estuarium offers free River Roving boat trips from April through October. Experience the beauty of the Pamlico-Tar River and learn about the maritime heritage of historic Little Washington.

Enjoy everything from fresh locally sourced seafood to a twist on Southern classics.

AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM

TAKE A SELFIE WITH THE CRABS

Visit the Aurora Fossil Museum where the is fossil displays, a shark hall, a world class collection of gems and minerals as well as a fluorescent mineral room. You can even dig for your own fossils in the Pits of the Pungo!

Unique Washington Crabs are one of the many public art sculptures to be discovered around town. Be sure to snap a selfie with them and tag us using the hashtag #mywashingtonnc

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Stroll along Washington’s waterfront promenade, which stretches nearly a mile alongside marshy islands, and spit boats and wildlife like great herons on the boardwalk before picking a spot to settle in and watch the sunset.

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HISTORIC BATH

For a relaxing day trip or a quiet escape, discover North Carolina's oldest town - a community that, despite its wild history, remains relatively unchanged population-wise from its original incorporation over 300 years ago.

HIT THE BEACH

Take a dip at one of Beaufort County’s free public swim beaches [no lifeguards]. Beach access is available at Goose Creek State Park and the Charlie Smith Center at 914 E. Main in Belhaven.

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WASHINGTON BUCKET LIST Don’t Leave town without checking off these must dos!

CHILL BY THE WATER Pretty much everything you do in Washington comes with a water view. From enjoying a cocktail and a sunset, to sharing some apps and a cool breeze on the boardwalk, for the perfect trip, just add water.

FIND YOUR SEA LEGS Kayaking, fishing, sailing, paddleboarding, Pamlico river cruising - activities in, on and around the water are a must.

EXPLORE THE ESTUARIUM Visit the world's first estuarium and one of North Carolina's most innovative environmental centers. The North Carolina Estuarium is an iconic landmark and museum in the heart of our downtown.

TAKE IN RICH HISTORY The best way to see Washington is on foot. Take one of our self guided audio tours or cruise by haunted homes and graveyards on Washington’s guided Historic Ghost Walks. .With the Historic District’s rich culture, there is plenty to see while you stroll within a few minutes of Washington’s Visitor Information Center.

PLAY YOUR ART OUT Washington isn’t a city that just likes art. We LOVE art.

The Arts of the Pamlico (AOP) is a vibrant hub of arts & cultural events & activities for adults and youth serving Eastern North Carolina.The Historic Turnage Theatre adds to the City’s already strong presence of rich history and entertainment and hosts concerts, plays and comedy shows.

EAT EVERYTHING As one of Eastern North Carolina’s most dynamic foodie destinations, Washington’s culinary scene is cook’n! From fresh caught seafood, to make from scratch Southern cuisine, to locally owned favorites, you’re sure to be left full, happy, and ready for a nap by the water.

GET MOVING AT GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK The eight miles of trails at Goose Creek State Park lead visitors through a broad range of coastal experiences— live oaks draped in Spanish moss, wetlands along the Pamlico Sound and a cypress swamp viewed from an extensive boardwalk.

VISIT THE WASHINGTON WATERFRONT UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM While there’s no denying the very nature of slavery carries the weight of sadness, the museum exemplifies goodness. The stories of freedom seekers and the abolitionists who helped them are full of hope, faith and the promise of a better life.The Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum shares the stories of people helping people.

GO ON A CRAB HUNT Washington’s crabs have been here since 2006 and have become our iconic symbol and are located all over Beaufort County. We suggest a scavenger hunt and of course selfies with the crabs - can you find them all?

TAKE A STROLL DOWN MAIN STREET Main Street, located in historic downtown Washington, is home to restaurants, shops, live music and a large collection of art for sale, from Washington landscapes to stunning pottery and unique glasswork. You may even get to see some of the artists in action.

SHOP, SHOP AND THEN SHOP SOME MORE Throughout the City, you’ll find everything from a vibrant mix of unique, local boutiques to an array of top art galleries and antique shops.

BE A TOURIST Take one of Washington’s many guided or selfguided tours. Experience years of rich history at the Underground Railroad Museum, marvel at the art in the Historic Turnage Theatre, raise a glass at the Wine Crate or climb aboard a River Roving Boat Tour at the Estuarium.

Looking for more to do? Beaufort County hosts many events each year - most of them free! Check ‘em out at visitwashingtonnc.com/events.

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Search for treasure in the place Blackbeard called home. Take a few selfi es with artistic crabs. Step into the past at the Underground Railroad Museum. You’ll fi nd it all on the Arts & Culture Trail of the Pamlico. There are over 15 stops covering all of Beaufort County. So, bring your curiosity and give yourself a couple days.To get started simply scan the QR code below. collection known to exist today. Can you imagine the late fees if you forgot to bring that book back on time?

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AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM

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400 Main St Aurora, NC 27806 2 Hours Watch out for that Megalodon! Prehistoric shark teeth, shells, coral, and other fossils are yours for the finding at the fossil pits outside of the Aurora Fossil Museum. Bring your own sand sifter and walk away with a discovery.

Inside the museum learn about the unique natural history of the coastal plains of North Carolina. Explore exhibits featuring Native American artifacts, fossils of all shapes and sizes. You may even walk away with your own precious gem.

COFFEE ARTS

103 South Main Street Bath, NC 27808 1 Hour Peer through the giant glass storefront windows at Swindell’s; you never know what you’ll find. Coffee shop and culture collide in this historic building that hosts a gathering spot for the community, a gallery, and a host to guest artists in its studio space. Check the local calendar for pop-up events.

BATH HISTORIC SITE & MUSEUM

Main St Bath, NC 27808 1 Hour There are lots of “firsts” in Bath: The first town in North Carolina. This one marks the site of the first public library in the American colonies. Given by the Reverend Thomas Bray to St. Thomas Parish in 1700, the collection of books included works about contemporary interests and religious works—including Gilbert Towerson’s Application of the Church Catechism, the only book from the original

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Main Street Bath, NC 27808 1 Hour The James Adams Floating Theater docked in Bath in the 1920s. It was a virtual floating fun house and the inspiration for the best-selling novel Show Boat. Novelist Edna Ferber boarded the James Adams while researching her book and ended up working, eating, playing, and rehearsing with the company aboard.

Show Boat was eventually adapted into a musical and three motion pictures.

the Surveyor General for the Lords Proprietors. Known as the town’s father, Lawson traveled the interior of the Carolina colony in the 1700s. He described the 550-mile journey in A New Voyage to Carolina, published in 1709.

Lawson was killed by Tuscarora Indians while exploring the Neuse River in 1711.

BELLE ART GALLERY

211 Pamlico Street Belhaven, NC 27810 1 Hour If you are looking for a hand-blown glass vase that would look perfect in your family room, it’s here. Art lovers of all ages flock to Belle Art Gallery. Started by seven close friends, the gallery features an ever-changing array of works by Southern artists. Find a one of its kind work--be it a welded planter, oil painting, or shell mosaic--that speaks to you.

BLACKBEARD MARKER

Main Street Bath, NC 27808 1 Hour Walk in the footsteps of a pirate. Legend has it that Blackbeard (aka Edward Teach) was a tall, murderous pirate whose shiny black beard smoked when he walked. The infamous captain of the Queen Anne’s Revenge settled in Bath after running his ship aground on a sandbar in Beaufort. Here, he received a royal pardon, which he promptly squandered by returning to the sea where he continued to rob and plunder with three pistols strapped across his chest. Skulk around the town he called home . . . before he lost his head in a bloody battle off Ocracoke Island in 1718.

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

101 Craven Street Bath, NC 27808 1 Hour St. Thomas Church, in the heart of Historic Bath, has been an active parish for more than 300 years. That’s a lot of “Amens.” The church was built in 1734 and is the oldest church building in the state. Services are held in the historic structure every Sunday as well as other times throughout the year. The St. Thomas family welcomes visitors and those searching for a new home to worship.

LAWSONS WALK SIGN

Main Street Bath, NC 27808 1 Hour Imagine mapping out a plan for your own town and picking where houses would be built and where the main street would lie. Think historical HGTV series, before there was HGTV or even TV. That’s what John Lawson did for Bath. Lawson was a Naturalist, an explorer, and he was

SANGER ART STUDIO AND GALLERY

293 East Waters Street Belhaven, NC 27810 1 Hour This gallery is owned and operated by award-winning landscape artist Eileen Sanger. She offers visitors a chance to explore their own creativity through her popular Painting and Sipping classes. Learn how to shade charcoal to make objects pop off the page.

Experiment with brush strokes that breathe life and history to your subjects. Find your inner Van Gogh or just enjoy a glass of red...or three. After a while, everything will seem a bit more creative.

CRAB TRAIL

223 E Water St Washington, NC 27889 1 Hour Want to go on a crab hunt? Not for the kind you can eat, but for giant, vibrantly painted crab statues that make a great selfie partner. In 2006, 32 local artists each painted one of these large, fiberglass crabs as part of an outdoor community art project. The project raised a substantial sum for local charities.

Though many have been “adopted” and moved out of town, you can still find six along the waterfront area, each decorated in a unique way.

LONE LEAF GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

101 W Main Street Washington, NC 27889 1 Hour Every item in this gallery and shop is marked by its craftsmanship and an artist’s eye. Unique gifts like handmade bags and hand-forged oyster knives will tempt you to do all of your gift shopping for the year in Lone Leaf. If you’re a sucker for letterpress, this shop has that, too, along with jewelry, artwork, and ceramics. The husband and wife owners are also custom framers who can help you select the perfect frame for your photos and artwork.

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HISTORIC TURNAGE THEATRE

150 W. Main St Washington Washington, NC 27889 1 Hour Step inside the Turnage Theatre and you’re transported back to the 1920s. Art Deco chandeliers illuminate the 432-seat theatre. A grand stage awaits the next magical performance. You can almost hear the cheers, laughter and applause of the audience.

Visitors can tour the restored property by appointment. The Arts Council has transformed the space at the front of the theater into an art Gallery featuring the work of local craftsmen. So even when there is not a performance, there is always something creative to experience.

HAVENS GARDEN WHEEL AND PARK

1001 Park Dr Washington, NC 27889 1 Hour Take a selfie with one of Washington’s most beloved landmarks: the Havens Garden Wheel. A relic from an area lumberyard, the giant steel wheel sits at the water’s edge just before the bridge on Park Drive. Kids of all ages love to climb it and at sunset it makes a fantastic silhouette against the Pamlico.

Check out the inclusive playground while you’re there, and watch for turtles and crabs waddling out of the river.

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUM 108 Gladden St Washington, NC 27889 1 Hour Corner of Main and Gladden Streets, Washington, NC See the faces. Read their stories of sacrifice. Understand what it took to escape from slavery. Climb aboard the restored Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Caboose and enter a pictorial history of slavery in Washington and Beaufort County. Part of the National Park Service “Underground Railroad Network to Freedom,” this small museum has a big impact.

201 W Main St Washington, NC 27889 1 Hour Making lemons into lemonade is the specialty at Lemonade Art Gallery. The five artist-owners of Lemonade were inspired to open their own space after a gallery hosting them closed unexpectedly. Now, they display and sell works by more than 27 artists. Photography, paintings, hand blown glass, and woodworks are just a few of the mediums you’ll find in this gallery and gift shop. The artists also teach classes and workshops in the rear of the gallery. Now that goes down sweet.

ART TYNDALL STUDIO

192 W Main St Washington, NC 27889 1 Hour When you’re an Artist named Art, can you live up to your own name? In this case, the answer is definitely yes. Bring home a taste of Little Washington with an oil on canvas painting by Art Tyndall. Beauty in the outdoors and the everyday are his subjects. Tyndall paints on location and captures his surroundings in oil on canvas. His original works depicting local scenes--downtown waterfront, landscapes, lighthouses, old cars and trucks, even Bill’s Hot Dogs--are available for visitors to buy and bring home. And paintings of hot dogs have a lot less calories.

RIVERWALK ART GALLERY

139 W Main St Washington, NC 27889 1 Hour Here’s a chance to be an artist or simply support the arts. A trip down Main Street isn’t complete without a stop in Riverwalk. A hub for artistic development in the area, Riverwalk Gallery and Arts Center is a popping downtown gallery that displays works by North Carolina artists.

Participate in one of the classes or workshops to learn more about techniques in pottery or acrylics, among other courses, or shop the gallery which offers works of all mediums from a rotating cast of artists and craftspeople.

NORTH CAROLINA ESTUARIUM

223 E. Water St. Washington Washington, NC 27889 2 Hours Ready to learn about what happens when fresh water mixes with saltwater? Well, we have an entire museum dedicated to the subject. Welcome to the world’s first Estuarium, an interactive center that explores estuaries, where saltwater and freshwater mix. Washington has more estuarine waters than anywhere on the East Coast. These waters form unique habitats for a lot of fish species. Come in to explore more than 200 exhibits and drink in some knowledge.

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POST THIS TOUR No vacation is complete without the pictorial posts of all the fun things you saw and did. Washington has no shortage of selfie-ready sites and shopping spots just waiting for you to frame up and click. See below for a three-day tour of this historic river town guaranteed to fill your social pages with envy-worth pics.

STOP 5: ROVING RIVERBOAT CRUISE 1 HOURS

Climb aboard a shaded pontoon boat for the popular River Roving Boat Tour at the North Carolina Estuarium.

Check the Estuarium’s schedule and pre-register for these free, 60-minute guided tours take sightseers upriver to explore Castle Island, Martin’s Bay, the Tar River and Bear Creek. Bring your camera, you’re sure to see some osprey nests, lovely landscapes, and river otters along the way.

STOP 1: BREAKFAST AT RACHEL K’S BAKERY 1 HOURS

Rachel K’s Bakery smells like your grandmother’s kitchen and tastes like it, too. Owner Rachel Midgette’s mouthwatering menu of fresh baked, scratch made pastries, breads, sweets are as comforting as they are filling. The Bakery works closely with local farmers to use local, in season ingredients and boy, can you tell. Take one bite of a ham and cheese croissant and you’re sure to have a smile on your face for the day. Oh and don’t forget a cup of organic Counter Culture coffee; it smells and tastes amazing.

STOP 2: WATERFRONT 1 HOURS

Want to go on a crab hunt? Not for the kind you can eat, but for giant, vibrantly painted crab statues that make a great selfie partner. In 2006, 32 local artists each painted one of these large, fiberglass crabs as part of an outdoor community art project. The project raised a substantial sum for local charities.

Though many have been “adopted” and moved out of town, you can still find six along the waterfront area, each decorated in a unique way.

STOP 6: DOWN ON MAIN STREET 1 HOURS

STOP 7: BIKE TOUR FROM RIVER VIBES 2 HOURS

To bike or not to bike: That is not a question. One of the best ways to experience Washington is on a comfy cruiser bike from River Vibes. Single and tandem, these rentable bikes have wide seats and a rack where you can strap down any purchases. It’s a great way to see the town, shop, and let your body relax as you soak up the sun and cruise by the Pamlico. When you’re done exploring, pop back in River Vibes for a refreshing, 100% crushed fruit smoothie. Try the “Castle Island,” named after the island you can see from the riverfront boardwalk.

There must be something in the water in Washington. Walk the boardwalk by the Estuarium and look left and right in the shallow waters to see a turtle convention of epic proportions.

Green, mossy and bossy, they will flock to where you stand overtop of them, eager and willing to take any handout you’d like to throw their way. Look to the rocks and logs just out of the water and see how they’ve perfected sunbathing. Now that’s how you elongate your neck for the perfect photo.

Ever wonder why a nice cool drink of brackish water appeals to the turtles and other creatures you see on the Pamlico River? There’s an entire museum dedicated to the subject.

Welcome to the world's first Estuarium, an interactive center that explores estuaries, where saltwater and freshwater mix.

Washington has more estuarine waters than anywhere on the East Coast. These waters form unique habitats for a lot of fish species. Come in to explore more than 200 exhibits and drink in some knowledge. The gorgeous driftwood sculpture in the lobby makes for a unique backdrop for a snapshot.

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Small-batch craft brews are a refreshing treat at Washington’s newest brewery, Two Rivers Alehouse. The name is a nod to the Pamlico and Tar Rivers that meet just under the Highway 17 bridge in Washington. This dog-friendly pub is owned and operated by a group of friends who created a spot where people can come together to enjoy a drink and quick bites like charcuterie and other finger foods. Sit outside and bring your dog. Listen to live music while you sample a beer flight from their 8 taps. Ah, now that’s vacation.

This is the locals favorite lunch spot for a reason. Friendly, casual, and bustling with people, Down on Main Street runs a tight ship during its lunch service. Shrimp, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches stacked high and crushed ice in your tea make for a satisfying tasty, mid-day break.

Don’t worry if there’s a line, it moves pretty quick.

STOP 3: SNAP A “SHELLFIE” WITH THE TURTLES .5 HOURS

STOP 4: THE ESTUARIUM 1.5 HOURS

STOP 9: DINNER AT TWO RIVERS ALEHOUSE 2 HOURS

STOP 10: ELMWOOD 1820S BED AND BREAKFAST INN 8 HOURS

Sit a spell on a sweeping wrap-around porch made for iced tea and summer breezes. For nearly 200 years Elmwood has been the historic and architectural crown jewel of the "original" Washington. Its lawn and expansive rooms have been home to prominent families over many generations. Today, Elmwood remains an icon of style and sophistication while charming guests as a luxury bed and breakfast. Privately owned, it offers one of a kind nightly accommodations, as well as a spectacular stage for the most memorable of events to those who were born to wander, find adventure, and seek respite in the most unique and curious of places.

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STOP 11: PAM’S DINER 1 HOURS STOP 8: TASTING AND TOUR AT THE HACKNEY GIN DISTILLERY 192 WEST MAIN STREET | WASHINGTON, NC 1 HOURS

It’s time to see double and feel single. Awaken your taste buds with a gin tasting at The Hackney Distillery. The distillers here spent years honing and perfecting their award-winning 1000 Piers Gin. Let it roll around your tongue for a few seconds and awaken the full effect of the fresh botanicals, including orange and grapefruit peel, lemongrass, root ginger, galangal, kaffir lime and blueberries.

Buttery, cheddar cheese biscuits. Not that you need another reason to go to this warm, friendly breakfast joint, but you can expect a bottomless cup of fresh, hot coffee and some fluffy, fresh blueberry pancakes. Savory more your breakfast style?

Try the corn beef hash with eggs how you like ‘em. If it’s all too much, don’t take your food for granted, take it to go!

STOP 12: GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK 2 HOURS

Located about 10 miles east of Highway 264, Goose Creek State Park offers over eight miles of hiking trails. As you meander through its boardwalks, you'll experience nature at its best. Listen carefully and you can hear woodpeckers that sound a lot like a laughing monkey. Head over to Mallard

Creek and you'll find a hidden pier - the best place to reel in a few freshwater bass. Stick around for a sunset -bring a thesaurus but expect to run out of words.

STOP 17: NAUTI LIFE 1 HOURS

You don’t have to cast a wide net to catch a keeper at Nauti Life. Their friendly staff will steer you in the right direction for local artwork, kids’ room decor, and other gift items. Get reeled in by a crab painted on a throw pillow, handmade beaded platters, or selection of Yeti coolers and tumblers.

STOP 18: VAL’S GOURMET BAKED GOODS .5 HOURS

STOP 13: HAVEN’S GARDEN WHEEL 1 HOURS

Take a selfie with one of Washington’s most beloved landmarks: the Havens Garden Wheel. A relic from an area lumberyard, the giant steel wheel sits at the water’s edge just before the bridge on Park Drive. Kids of all ages love to climb it and at sunset it makes a fantastic silhouette against the Pamlico. Check out the inclusive playground while you’re there, and watch for turtles and crabs waddling out of the river.

STOP 14: BACKWATER JACKS 1 HOURS

Now that you've worked up an appetite, head over to Backwater Jacks. There's perhaps no other place in Washington that is so Washington. Hang out and enjoy the waterfront views. Savor the area's most unforgettable burger.

While there, you might see Jimmy Buffett. He's been known to stop by on his way to Margaritaville.

STOP 15: THE WANDER CO. 1 HOURS

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness, simply did not know where to go shopping. One look in the window and you have to walk into the Wander Company. You may say you’re buying a gift for a friend, but chances are you’ll leave with one or two hand-crafted treasures for yourself. Jewelry, clothing, cards,a beach chair made just for your beverage, hand carved wooden trays--many created by North Carolina artists--stock this cheerful store. There’s even something for your pet at the Wander Company.

Some only dream of cake. Others bake it happen. One look in the display case at the three-tiered cakes and you know you’ve come to the right place. Val’s Gourmet’s grab and go coolers have what you want for breakfast or lunch. Savory tomato pies and dreamy quiches, muffins and cinnamon rolls are some local favorites, but the real show stoppers are those mile high cakes in flavors like carrot, chocolate cheesecake, lemon, and, straight after a Southerner’s heart, a vanilla wafer lined banana pudding cake.

Step inside the Turnage Theatre and you’re transported back to the 1920s. Art Deco chandeliers illuminate the 432-seat theatre. A grand stage awaits the next magical performance. You can almost hear the cheers, laughter and applause of the audience. Visitors can tour the restored property by appointment. The Arts Council has transformed the space at the font of the theater into an art Gallery featuring the work of local craftsmen. So even when there is not a performance, there is always something creative to experience.

STOP 20: MULBERRY HOUSE 1 HOURS

Sun and breeze on your face, drink in your hand.

Spend cocktail hour with one of the best river views in Washington at Mulberry House’s rooftop lounge. This boutique hotel has it all: coffee shop, brewery, restaurant, and rooftop deck. For dinner, leave the decisions to the chef and opt for the six-course Chef’s Tasting Menu with optional wine pairing, or tempt your palate with something from their main menu including Japanese charcoal grilled skewers and Yakitori, local crawfish, or ginger braised pork belly. You also can’t go wrong ordering from their tempting list of snacks and appetizers-chorizo cheese bites and focaccia flatbread, anyone?

STOP 21: GIDDY UP COFFEE 1 HOURS

Saddle up for your day with breakfast at Giddy Up Coffee House. Try a Western-themed specialty latte--the Buckaroo gives you a mocha with a shot of caramel while the Skinny Cowgirl corrals the calories with sugar-free flavor add-ons. Get it with a bagel and you’re set for the morning. Don’t forget to bring your li’l doggies, they’ll be welcomed with a treat on the patio or in the drive-thru.

There is a fine line between shopaholic and helping the economy. This is a fact you will quickly come to realize at The Southern Nest. Swoon at the home decor and cottage farmhouse furniture. Find inspiration for your home in their selection of tables, lamps, jewelry, and gifts. Consult with one of their in-house designers who will be happy to help you think through a DIY project or space that needs a refresh.

There's always that restaurant in small towns that's been there forever. It's a local tradition and no visit would be complete until you’ve been there and ordered. In Washington, that restaurant is Bill's. This place has been serving "nuclear-red" hot dogs since 1928. Bill's is takeout only: no tables, no chairs, no fuss. There are no fancy condiments, only mustard, onions, and chili. Don't even ask for ketchup. And Bill's special spicy chili is so good. Be sure to ask for your hotdog "all the way"! The all-the-way dog is served with chopped raw onions adding a peppered kick, mustard, and the signature 'top-secret' meatless white chili sauce.

STOP 19: TURNAGE THEATRE 1 HOURS

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STOP 16: SOUTHERN NEST 1 HOURS

STOP 23: BILL’S HOT DOGS 1 HOURS

STOP 22: AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM 2 HOURS

Watch out for that Megalodon! Prehistoric shark teeth, shells, coral, and other fossils are yours for the finding at the fossil pits outside of the Aurora Fossil Museum. Bring your own sand sifter and walk away with a discovery.

Inside the museum learn about the unique natural history of the coastal plains of North Carolina. Explore exhibits featuring Native American artifacts, fossils of all shapes and sizes. You may even walk away with your own precious gem.

STOP 24: INNER BANKS OUTFITTERS 2.5 HOURS

Most visitors to Washington are coming here to escape inboxes and schedules and to do lists. Here, doing nothing can be everything. That's why many visitors grab a kayak and head straight to the water. Paddling out on the waves is almost therapeutic. Follow the coastline or kayak over to Castle island, home to a local brothel in the early 1900s. Along the way you may spot great blue herons or occasionally dolphins.

STOP 25: UNDERGROUND RAILROAD 1 HOURS

See the faces. Read their stories of sacrifice. Understand what it took to escape from slavery. Climb aboard the restored Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Caboose and enter a pictorial history of slavery in Washington and Beaufort County. Part of the National Park Service “Underground Railroad Network to Freedom,” this small museum has a big impact.

STOP 26: HARBOR DISTRICT MARKET 1 HOURS

Downtown Washington is not the place you'll find another big box store. Around here, you can enjoy browsing through independent shops, boutiques and galleries. Start at Harbor Market District. It's home to 26 full-time vendors offering a little of everything. Pick up a few bars of handmade soap.

Invest in a local landscape painting. Grab some produce from local farms. Or indulge in some local chocolates. (We won’t tell anyone) You’re sure to find a little piece of imagination that you can box up and take home with you.

STOP 27: WASHINGTON CRAB AND SEAFOOD SHACK 1 HOURS

If you love seafood (and by that, we mean you eat everything you see) then you are going to love the Washington Crab and Seafood Shack. Fish, shrimp, oysters, crabs, clams, and more cooked to order. Everything is freshly caught, and you can taste it. So what will it be? Low country boil, bacon wrapped sea scallops, fried oyster burger, seared tuna.

Maybe a combo plate is in order.

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CRABS ON THE MOVE Can you find them all?

Belhaven Library 333 E. Main St. Belhaven

Petey the Pirate – Backwater Jacks

Fish Hooks Café 231 E. Main Street Belhaven

‘Craig Crabborne Culinary King’ Crab Park W. Stewart Parkway

The ‘Crabs on the Move project started in 2006. The Pine Needles Garden Club started this venture as a way to give back to the community in Washington. The crab statues were auctioned off to different organizations and businesses at a ‘Crab Ball,’ a black tie event that was held at the Washington Civic Center. The money raised went to local charities.

The crabs were painted and decorated by local artists, then displayed in town. At that time, the statues would be moved to different parts of town on occasion. Thus the ‘Crabs on the Move’ became the name of the initiative.

Project objectives included providing a marketing tool for tourism, raising money for local charities, tying in with the Estuarium’s existing logo, providing an icon for tourists and locals in which to identify Beaufort County, and bringing Beaufort County’s first outdoor art exhibit to life - a showcase for our local artists.

The project eventually took a new direction when they were bought by various businesses, organizations, and individuals, (many were repainted) and were placed in permanent spots throughout Washington and Beaufort County.

Here is a list of the crab statues with locations and photographs for families, individuals and other groups can use as a type of ‘scavenger hunt’ to find and post your pictures.

We hope you enjoy this activity while social distancing.

If we have missed a crab statue, let us know where it is, and we will add it!

HAVE FUN! Edward Jones 106 E. 15th Street

Hospital Pharmacy 601 E. 12th Street

Historic Bath Visitor Center Bath Only visible when open; Call for hours.

252-923-3971

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Liberty Tax Service 1410 Carolina Ave

Shavender Trucking 81 NC Highway 99 Pantego

Boys & Girls Club – 1089 Bridge St

First National Bank 1422 Carolina Ave

‘Forestacean’ Crab Park W. Stewart Parkway The Rich Company 1468 Carolina Ave

‘Miss Gemmie Blue’ Stewart Parkway & Respess Street ‘Shellacious’ NC Estuarium 223 E. Water Street

‘Sassy Sook’ Bayview Road Bath

State Farm – Mauri Evans Alligood 521 W. 15th Street

‘Rhapsody on Blue’ Crab Park W. Stewart Parkway

Pungo Christian Academy 983 W. Main Street Belhaven

‘Sara’ Pamlico Animal Hospital 3005 John Small Ave

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At Albemarle Eye Center, your vision is our focus.

1730 Carolina Avenue Washington, NC 27889 252-946-2171

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Training

Washington Washington Karate Karate Academy Academy 252-944-5278

Martial Arts Professional Classes

David Warren - Instructor 2 hour classes on Monday & Thursday

1538 Wootentown Road Washington NC 27889 scan here

1307 W 15th Street Washsington NC. 27889

252-217-9407

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BEAUFORT COUNTY A T

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Population of Beaufort County, NC 47,316 COUNTY/MUNICIPALITY

State Sales Tax

4.75% + Local 2% = 6.75%

2018 PROPERTY TAX RATE PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUE

Countywide

0.615

City of Washington

0.58

Town of Washington Park

0.29

Town of Bath

0.24

Town of Pantego

0.16

Town of Belhaven

0.59

Town of Chocowinity

0.52

Town of Aurora

0.62

LARGEST EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRIES IN BEAUFORT COUNTY

AGRICULTURE

MANUFACTURING

HEALTHCARE

RETAIL & TRADE

AGRICULTURE Main crops are corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat and tobacco.

Beaufort County usually in top 2 or 3 of all counties in corn and soybean bushels produced.

529,908 acres

364 farms

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$453,089,000 AVERAGE VALUE OF FARM AND BUILDINGS

Sale of ag crops contributes $120 million on average to the county. Along with crops, we also have a huge timber acreage, contributing another 50 million or so each year.

The homeownership rate in Beaufort County, NC is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%

Go by boat! Stay at the City Docks. Power, water, clean restrooms, laundry and wonderful park for long dog walks, too. The parlors nicely lighted for a late stroll. Best sunsets are from your boat. The restaurants along the waterfront/main street cannot be beat!! Lots of choices! — Beth T.

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If you come around Thanksgiving downtown is beautiful at night and don’t miss the A Christmas Carol at the Turnage Theatre it is a wonder. - Brian H.

HIGHWAYS Supporting the movement of people and things, Highway US 264 East/West is a four-lane divided highway that connects Beaufort County to Greenville and beyond to I-95 and I-40.

PASSENGER AIR Warren Field is a general aviation, full-service airport operated by the City of Washington. It proudly serves corporate and recreational aviation flying in and out of Beaufort County.

Pitt-Greenville Airport is located 26 minutes from Beaufort County and offers flights via American Airlines to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

US 17 North/South is a four lane divided highway through Beaufort County and partially four-lane to parts of Norfolk, VA and Morehead City, NC.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, NC is located 30 minutes south of Washington and offers flights via American Airlines to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Delta Airlines to HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport.

The quickest way to Highway 95 is in Wilson, NC which is 65.4 miles away

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located 120 minutes from Beaufort County and provides over 400 daily flights via major US carriers with international flights to London, Paris, and Toronto.

WATERWAYS & ICW

RAIL

The Washington Waterfront is along the north shore of the Pamlico River, approximately 25 nautical miles westerly from the Intracoastal Waterway, and 55 nautical miles from Ocracoke Island.

Rail service is provided by Norfolk Southern and CSX railroads connecting Beaufort County. Norfolk Southern provides direct access to rail at the Beaufort County Industrial Park at Chocowinity.

The channel from Red marker 16 in the Pamlico River has a normal depth of 9 to 11 feet to the Coastal Railway swing bridge. Inside the trestle, water depths run from 14 to 24 feet.

FERRIES

Swan Quarter to Ocracoke Cedar Island to Ocracoke Bayview to Aurora Currituck to Knotts Island Southport to Fort Fisher Cherry Branch to Minnesott Beach Hatteras to Ocracoke

AMTRAK

Wilson, NC Rocky Mount, NC

58.5 miles 58 miles

PORTS

The major deep water ports of Morehead City, NC, Wilmington, NC, and Norfolk, VA are within 90 minutes of Beaufort County.

53.7 miles $$ 107 miles $$ 20.6 miles (year-round) FREE 104 miles (year-round) FREE 161 miles $$ 65.2 miles (year-round) FREE 162 miles FREE For more information contact www.ncferry.org or 1-800-BY-FERRY

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LODGING

HOMES AWAY

FROM HOME No need to count sheep. When you hit the hay in Washington, you're guaranteed a good night’s rest. Whatever your sleep style, we’ve got your eight hours covered.

In search of a familiar place to stay? Give one of our conveniently located hotels or motels a try. Looking for something a little outside the box? Our campgrounds are perfect for rolling in or popping up, while our bed and breakfasts serve up some serious charm. For a list of AirBnB’s please visit airbnb.com NAME

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

2090 W 15th St (252) 940-5630 86 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/ocwfi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-washington/

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5 Rooms

Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn

731 W. Main Street

(252) 623-1466

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https://www.facebook.com/Elmwood1820/ When Pigs Fly Inn

129 Van Norden Street https://www.whenpigsflyinn.com/

919-771-4837 (cell)

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The Ell Hotel

1040 N Market St www.theellhotel.com

(540) 848-4349

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Hampton Inn

2085 W 15th St (252) 940-4556 86 http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/north-carolina/hampton-inn-washington-WHTNCHX/index.html

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Days Inn

916 Carolina Avenue (252) 946-6141 https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/washington-north-carolina?brand_id=DI

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Econo Lodge

1220 W. 15th St (252) 946-778 http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-washington-north_carolina-NC220

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Quality Inn

1636 Carolina Avenue (252) 946-4444 56 https://www.choicehotels.com/north-carolina/washington/quality-inn-hotels/nc251?source=lb

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Magnuson Hotel of Washington

1031 Carolina Avenue http://www.magnusonhotelwashington.com

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Washington Motel

1011 Carolina Ave

Goose Creek State Park Camping

2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC 27889 252-923-2191 https://www.ncparks.gov/goose-creek-state-park/camping

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Tranters Creek Resort & Campground

6573 Clark’s Neck Road, Washington, NC 27889

252-948-0850

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Twin Lakes

1618 Memory Lane, Chocowinity, NC 21817

252-946-5700

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MILEAGE TO POINTS Washington’s location on the Pamlico River is ideal for it’s natural beauty, historic architecture and warm people, but we are also conveniently located near a variety of beaches, metro areas and other Colonial and historic sites.

Whether you’re looking for an easy day trip to the beach, the atmosphere and amenities of more urban cities or looking to explore the rich history of eastern North Carolina and Virginia, Washington’s location is ideal for quick getaways and endless opportunities for exploration.

CRYSTAL COAST

Atlantic Beach

72 miles

Swansboro

76 miles

Morehead City

72 miles OUTER BANKS

Duck

138 miles

Kill Devil Hills

112 miles

Kitty Hawk

133 miles

Manteo

102 miles FERRY

Swanquarter

59 miles METRO

Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill

108 miles

Washington, D.C.

287 miles

Wilmington

129 miles

Greenville

23 miles HISTORIC

INSIDER TIP

Edenton

58 miles

Elizabeth City

86 miles

Colonial Williamsburg

168 miles

New Bern

38 miles

Camden County Visitor Center (VA line)

97 miles

I fell in love with Washington a year ago, and moved here a month later. Goose Creek State Park is a gem, and the beach area is tranquil and beautiful. — Tim T.

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252-940-3638

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246 Pamlico Street / Belhaven NC 27810 / 252-944-5161