WASHINGTON & BEAUFORT COUNTY
MUST DO’s
PAMLICO PICKS
Check off our top picks for Beaufort County’s sightseeing, dining, sports and culture.
Visit the Estuarium
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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.
Explore the Arts Washington has 14 art galleries and shops carrying local art in the Harbor District of downtown Washington, NC.
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.
Learn rich history at the Underground Railroad Museum Come listen to co-founder 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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Be sure to bring a camera
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5 Get on the Water Washington boasts one of the largest public access waterfronts on the East Coast and a wide array of recreational activities on the water.
6 Take a self guided Historic Walking Tour This self-guided tour takes you through Washington’s historic district. History enthusiasts take note: Washington’s downtown is home to some of the oldest, most storied sites in the region!
....because it is beautiful here! - Jennifer A.
