| The historic city of Washington, NC is nestled right | | | | Goose Creek State Park is also located just down |
| on the Pamlico River and located just down from | | | | from Washington and provides many outdoor |
| Bath and Belhaven, North Carolina. With a | | | | activities. Kayaking is abundant here and many |
| population of about 13,000 people this small town | | | | trails and routes have been created for visitors to |
| provides a quaint and cozy feel to its residents. | | | | use and enjoy. Other waterfront activities can be |
| Washington is known for its surrounding | | | | seen here as well such as fishing, skiing, and |
| waterways that residents call the inner banks. | | | | occasionally para sailing during the summer. |
| The inner banks stretches between the outer | | | | Bath, the first nominal capital of North Carolina, is |
| banks (OBX) and all the way down the Pamlico | | | | just a few minutes drive down the road from |
| River to Greenville, NC. | | | | Washington. Consisting of primarily waterfront |
| This city highlights boating as its recreational | | | | homes, its inner creeks and canals add plenty of |
| activity of choice. Many marinas up and down the | | | | protection from the sound. These homes are |
| Pamlico river in Washington and Bath provide boat | | | | above average in size compared to the |
| charters and rentals. The Washington Yacht and | | | | surrounding cities and have become a great |
| Country Club can be found right down Highway | | | | retirement city for northerners looking to escape |
| 32 as you heard towards Bath, NC and provides | | | | the cold weather. Bath is also famous for |
| a great place to golf and keep your boat. With | | | | Blackbeard the Pirate who was known to travel |
| several sailing schools located in the area its no | | | | to the town quite often during the 1700s. |
| wonder that sailing is a popular choice as well. | | | | |