Learn the easiest ways to clean your latest catch.
How To Tie A Lure
Spinners. Jigs. Flys. Learn about lures and when to use them from a NC fisherman.
Fresh Catches
Beat the Traffic
On the Water
Meet the Makers: Jamie Davis at the Hackney Distillery
Family Fun
A Perfect Stay
Dock-to-Dining
Lost Traveler: Crabbing
Lost Traveler: Antique Shopping
One Minute Weekend: Taste of Washington
Washington is one of North Carolina’s hidden gems. The breeze from the waterfront, the kindness of the locals, the truly one-of-a-kind experiences only found here, and let’s not forget about the food. This tour collects those signature tastes that can only be found in Washington and spreads them across a weekend made for adventure, relaxation and moving down a notch on the belt loop.
Meet the Makers: The Hackney Distillery
The Hackney is a premier farm-to-table dining experience with a British twist. Located in an old bank that has been newly renovated, the menu changes every few weeks, featuring items such as local roasted fish, beef Wellington, or traditional sticky toffee pudding. The 13-seat bar offers an array of unique handcrafted cocktails made from their signature gin, aptly named 1,000 Piers gin. The gin distillery, now open, offers tours and tastings. Have the best night you may not remember in the morning.
One Minute Weekend: Get Outdoors
This river town’s most popular feature is undeniably the Pamlico River. Here’s a two-day tour designed to get you out on it, hiking beside it, and exploring the best shops and restaurants a stone’s throw from it.
Original Washington
Just an hour and a half east of Raleigh or about two and a half hours south of Richmond, you find the original Washington. Washington, North Carolina. This little town is a quick weekend trip from just about anywhere. Visitors lucky enough to make it here, quickly learn this little town is unapologetically original. To that end, here are some suggestions on how to take advantage of river life and small-town hospitality.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
