In and around the original Washington, the river meets the sound, old structures are given a new purpose, and life above and below the water is in constant transition.
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Hot Cocoa Harbor
Nothing conjures memories of winters past like a sweet cup of hot chocolate. As temperatures dip, restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses whip up their favorite recipes for Elizabeth City’s annual Hot Cocoa Crawl.
5 Artisans of the Hammock Coast
Meet incredible artists and craftsmen in Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, and Georgetown who are inspired by their coastal landscape, wildlife, and history — and are carrying on treasured family traditions.
The 1980s: White Christmas on the Coast
A dramatic decade brings communities together around one more momentous event: a record-breaking storm that covers southeastern North Carolina in a blanket of snow — just in time for the holidays.
Paradise on the Pamlico in Washington
See wildlife from a kayak, explore the estuary by boat, discover waterfront restaurants and shopping, and enjoy down-home Carolina cooking in this welcoming riverside town.
The Caretakers of Pony Island
Descended from colonial Spanish mustangs, the Banker ponies on Ocracoke Island have a special bond with the people who have looked after them over the years.
NC Icons: A Pirate’s Life
Take to the high seas — er, Taylor’s Creek in Beaufort, that is — to learn more about North Carolina’s infamous pirates.
Your Ultimate Guide to a Wilmington Getaway
Refresh your itinerary for exploring this historic coastal city and its neighboring beaches with can’t-miss craft cocktail and tiki bars, buzzed-about restaurants, ghost tours, and more.
A Century of Opulence in the Northern Outer Banks
An Art Nouveau-style mansion perched on Currituck Sound has survived for a century against all odds — and it’s still one of the newest buildings in historic Corolla.
