Washington

Waterfront Walks & Historic Talks in Washington

Uncover the legacy of this former port town on the Pamlico River with the help of five historic walking tours.

by Lara Ivanitch

Easy, Breezy Days Downtown in Little Washington

Attend afternoon tea, sip a beer on a rooftop bar, and stroll along the waterfront on a daytrip to this charming riverside town.

by Cate Doty

Pedaling, Paddling, and Picnics: 9 Ways to Explore the Outdoors in Washington

Head to the Inner Banks to explore the outdoors around this historic — and kid-friendly — riverfront town.

by Jodi Helmer

5 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Little Washington

Make the most of your visit to this charming town on the Pamlico River.

by Robin Sutton Anders

Editors’ Picks

Columns

Green & Tender: On Fathers, Sons, and Mowing the Lawn

In North Carolina, spring brings the scent of fresh-cut grass and memories of helping Dad mow the lawn.

by Drew Perry

Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: The Special Sauce

Nostalgic burger joints are like time machines, delivering something extra special that keeps us coming back.

by Elizabeth Hudson

Features

Greensboro’s Hamburger Square

This tiny city block in downtown Greensboro once had a gigantic reputation. Not so much for its charbroiled beef patties — though they, too, were plentiful — but for its colorful characters and their wild shenanigans.

by Margaret Moffett

Features

Burger Time

In the 1950s, as Americans hit freshly paved roads in shiny new cars during the postwar boom, a new kind of restaurant took shape: the drive-in. From those first thin patties to the elaborate gourmet hamburgers of today, North Carolina has spent the past 80 years making burger history.

by Katie Kane & Chloe Klingstedt