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WASHINGTON & BEAUFORT COUNTY MUST DO’s

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

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.

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.

Explore the Arts

Washington has 14 art galleries and shops carrying local art in the Harbor District of downtown

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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.

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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!

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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 well-marked hiking trails and a campground that is open all year.

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Taste Southern Cuisine

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

Take a selfie with the crabs

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

Watch the sunset on the waterfront

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. Spend the day browsing Washington's independent shop & boutiques, antique stores, colorful galleries and authentic experiences. Downtown shopping is equally a magnet for firsttime visitors and local residents.

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.

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13 Aurora Fossil Museum 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!

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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.