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Travel Guides

A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Washington

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.

by Chloe Klingstedt
Features

A Well-Traveled Inn in Washington

From the petite biscuits served at breakfast to the mansion’s globe-trotting decor, the innkeepers at the centuries-old Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn have put their own spin on B&B-ing.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Food

5 Spots for Frosty Milkshakes

Milkshakes offer sweet relief from the North Carolina heat, and some come with a lot more than just a cherry on top.

by Katie Schanze
Restaurants

9 Dock & Dine Restaurants on the Carolina Coast

After a day on the water, boaters step off the dock and into these waterfront restaurants for savory seafood, ice-cold drinks, and some of the best views on the coast.

by Our State Staff
Travel

Sleep Beneath the Stars at 6 North Carolina Campgrounds

S’mores, ghost stories, and crisp fall air — in autumn, the land of the pines is a camping paradise. Discover six incredible spots to pitch a tent from mountains to coast.

by Katie Schanze
Travel

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
Food

Bill’s Hot Dogs in Washington

How can a place be a hole-in-the-wall and still have a line out the door? Find Bill’s nondescript storefront, open since 1928, and you’ll find your answer.

by Katie Schanze
Food

7 Eastern Spots for Biscuits, Baked Goods, and Breakfast

A few favorite reasons to head out east: glazed croissants, fluffy doughnuts, and cheese biscuits.

by Our State Staff
City Portrait: Washington
Eastern

City Portrait: Washington

In this beloved town at the heart of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuary, everything begins and ends with the water.

by Robyn YiÄźit Smith
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