Located in North Eastern North Carolina at the point where the fresh water of the Tar River empties into the brackish waters of the Pamlico, you'll find a beautiful historic riverfront town rich in history and full of Southern Charm;
This is Washington...
the Heart of the Inner Banks...
Sometimes called "Little Washington" the town was the first in the nation to be named for the for the founding father, George Washington. Presently, the city is rightfully known as:
"The Original Washington" named and laid out on the North Bank of the River in 1776.
Washington, originally a regional shipping center is strategically located on the Pamlico River with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, (ICW) connecting to the Pamlico Sound, the Atlantic Ocean and beyond.
Washington recently charted a new course and has been restored to it's original luster, enhanced by new roadways, boat docks with power, water and pump-out, wide brick walkways and new lamp posts.
Today the river is a recreational paradise with unsurpassed Water Sports, Sailboats, Cruisers, Pontoons and Fishing boats.
Warmer months bring street fairs like Music in the Streets, and the Summer Festival; the Fall event, Smoke on the Water is the annual barbecue and chili cookoff and in December Washington is host to the Christmas Flotilla with dozens of boats parading the Washington Waterfront with glowing holiday lights.
With mild climate and low cost of living, Washington is a popular destination for retirees.
Tree lined streets, distinctive shops, restaurants and lovely historic homes compliment Washington's Main Street.
Main Street is also home to the Turnage Theater, a restored historic vaudeville and movie theater; one of the first movie theater's in Eastern North Carolina and one of the first to show talking movies. The Turnage isnow host to plays and live entertainment. Sale Pending Click here to view
Another restored historic attraction is the Atlantic Coastline Railroad Depot.Once used as an efficient means to transport trade goods, now serves Washington as The Civic Center and the Beaufort County Arts Council.
New to the Washington Waterfront is Moss Landing, the newest expression of waterfront living along North Carolina's Inner Banks. Being located within the Washington Historic District their design reflects the historic architecture of Washington.
For additional information and floor plans Click here: MossLanding
Close by is Goose Creek State Park with over one thousand acres of natural wildlife; with hiking trails and areas for boating, fishing, swimming and camping.
Washington--once a bustling industrial waterfront still retains it's pristine waterway and small town charm.
Visit Today...Stay a Lifetime!
Susan Ashby 1550 West Fifth Street Washington, NC 27889 (252)945-7673 Cell (800) 709-5056 Toll Free Office
Washington, originally a regional shipping center is strategically located on the Pamlico River with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, (ICW) connecting to the Pamlico Sound, the Atlantic Ocean and beyond..jpg)
a restored historic vaudeville and movie theater; one of the first movie theater's in Eastern North Carolina and one of the first to show talking movies. The Turnage is now host to plays and live entertainment. 
