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The Original Washington

In this Washington...

The water is never too far away, it doesn’t take 4 hours to find a parking spot, and aisles are crossed daily to grab another craft beer. From thrilling adventures on the water to shoreline hikes, family play dates and colorful nightlife, Washington, NC holds something original for everyone.

Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast

The Ell Hotel

The Hackney Distillery

The Mulberry House

Goose Creek State Park

OMW New Traditions

One Minute Weekend - New Traditions

Top 5 for Fall

Top 5 for Fall in Washington, NC

Top 5 for Spring

Top 5 for Spring in Washington, NC

Top 5 for Summer

Top 5 for Summer in Washington, NC

Inner Banks Outfitters

Wonder Pick - Inner Banks Outfitters

The Hackney

Wonder Pick - The Hackney

Meet the Makers: Jamie Davis at the Hackney Distillery

Meet The Makers - Jamie Davis - The Hackney

Lemonade Art Gallery

Lemonade Art Gallery — Past the art and gift-filled storefront at Lemonade Art Gallery lies a creative world where art is brought to life. Four working artists keep their studios here and don't mind if you wander through to take a peek as their latest creations are brought to life.

Two Rivers Alehouse

Two Rivers Alehouse: A Beer for Everyone — 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.

North Carolina Estuarium

Take a Virtual Tour of the Estuarium! — Visit the world’s first Estuarium, one of North Carolina’s most innovative environmental centers. See more than 200 exhibits that describe our vital estuaries and coastal rivers.

The Mulberry House

Mulberry House — 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.

Goose Creek State Park

Make it a Weekend 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.

The Underground Railroad Museum

Underground Railroad Museum in Washington, NC — The Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum is a National Park Service Underground Railroad-Network To Freedom Facility completely dedicated to telling the story of freedom seeking from the Greater Washington NC region.

Fish IBX

Wonder Picks: Fish IBX — FishIBX.com was established in 2006 to introduce the most exciting fishing adventures and educational based recreation the outdoors has to offer. Book your guided charter or expedition today!

Harbor District Market

Wonder Pick: Harbor District Market — The Harbor District Market is home to 26 full-time vendors offering a little of everything. Pick up a few bars of local handmade soap. Invest in a landscape painting by a resident artist. Grab a handmade chair...or table…or basket. Or let your sweet tooth take over the credit card. We won’t tell anyone Either way, you’re sure to leave with a little piece of Washington.

The Hackney Distillery

Meet The Makers - Nick Sanders // Hackney Distillery — Welcome to the Hackney Distillery, located in the heart of the beautiful Coastal Carolina Region, the home of 1,000 Piers Gin! The Distillery is open for tours and tastings.

Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast

Great Places to Stay - The Elmwood — For nearly 200 years Elmwood has been the historic and architectural crown jewel of the "original" Washington. A privately-owned fine residence operating as a luxury Bed & Breakfast Inn, Elmwood 1820 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.

The Ell Hotel

Wonder Picks: The Ell Hotel — Washington is one of the hidden gems of the Carolina coast. A picture postcard kind of town seated along the banks of the Pamlico River. So the Ell Hotel fits in quite nicely. It’s located in a century old house complete with a rocking chair front porch just minutes from downtown.

Pitt Street Brewing Co.

Wonder Picks: Pitt Street Brewing Co. — Pitt Street Brewing Co. bought an old rowing club and converted the space to be the first waterfront craft brewery in town. The indoor area has been opened up to allow the breeze and views of the water to fill the space. Outdoors, there are picnic tables by the water. Boats can dock so you can go ashore and grab a pint. There’s a food truck to give you a reason to buy more beer.

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Washington Seafood Trail

Goose Creek State Park Map

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.

Visitors Guide

Learn more about Washington, NC with our Visitors Guide.