This eatery has something for everyone, but expect to fight over the last cheese biscuit on the table. Buttery, cheddar cheese biscuits to be exact. 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!

Explore the wonders of nature with over eight miles of trails at Goose Creek State Park that 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. A visitor and environmental education center explains it all with detailed exhibits. Getting into or onto the waters of the sound is easy at a sandy swim beach, a boat ramp or a separate paddling launch.

Take a stroll along Downtown Washington's Harbor District! Walk through downtown's historic streets while checking out shops, breweries, and food! Then, head to the Washington Waterfront to capture breathtaking views of the Pamlico River. Take the family to Festival Park and enjoy a picnic in the shade. There's so much to do for families!

You can never go wrong with hot dogs, especially these hot dogs that have been served up in Washington since 1928. Hot dogs, chips and drinks is all Bill's Hot Dogs has ever served and we promise you won't be complaining about it. The legacy of this eatery is part of Washington's landscape and you can't beat the original. The chili is even the original recipe! Pairing years of hot dog history, everyone's favorite hands-only food, you get a winning combination here at Bill's Hot Dogs.

You scream, they scream, we all scream for ice cream. Conveniently located on the Beautiful Downtown Washington, NC Waterfront. Main Street Scoops serves hand-dipped Hershey's Ice cream, milkshakes, specialty ice cream treats, mini donuts, coffee, candy, and more, this spot is a child's paradise and an adult's reprieve. Sweet moments are hard to find, but at Scoops Ice Cream they come in small, medium, or large.

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.

Beer, pizza, and southern bites—what more could you ask for? Head over to Pitt Street Brewing OTP, where you can choose between fresh, handmade pizza from Havens Mill Pizza Co. or delicious Southern delights from The Marsh Food Truck. While you wait for your order, grab a flight of locally brewed beer from Pitt Street Brewing OTP and enjoy breathtaking views from their dock!

Come with me and you’ll be in a world of the sweetest temptations! Washington Café is the place where breakfast dreams are made of. This is the place to indulge in a morning coffee and a chocolate-filled croissant. The atmosphere of the bakery is warm and captures that millennial vibe in its décor with the exposed brick wall that lines the entire bakery and string lights encircling bags of coffee for sale, and pottery pieces made by local artists. The menu opens up a large selection of drinks, wraps, salads, and a range of daily specials for lunch and breakfast from sweet potato ham biscuits to sticky buns.

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.

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.

You can't head to Washington without experiencing the Pamlico River in all its glory, and one of the best places to do that is at the North Carolina Estuarium. It’s world's first estuarium, is an interactive center that explores estuaries where saltwater and freshwater mix. Washington has more estuarine waters than anywhere else on the East Coast, and these waters create unique habitats for many fish species.

River Vibes is the perfect combination for the whole family. Serving up their signature smoothies alongside the option for bike rentals, you can have sweet treats and then a sweet ride to enjoy the waterfront. Dogs are not just pets here, but they're part of the family. While you and the kids are sipping, make sure to request a pup cup, piled high with whipped cream and two dog treats. If someone doesn't get food on their face, is it really a vacation?

If you love seafood…and by that, we mean you eat everything you see…then you’re going to love the Washington Crab and Seafood Shack. This place is a destination in itself for travelers spending time down by the Pamlico. The restaurant is nothing fancy. But, when it comes to great seafood, it’s as real as it gets. 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. Any choice is the right choice. Prepare to be hooked.

Live music, comedy shows, celebrity impersonators and much more is to be expected at the Historic Turnage Theatre. This restored Art Deco building is the place to make memories with the family as you take in a show. You can almost hear the cheers, laughter and applause of the audience. Visitors can also tour the restored property by appointment so the magic can be experienced even when there isn't a show.