Washington, NC

united states

Washington sits on the Pamlico River in eastern North Carolina, calling itself the "Original Washington" as the first city named for George Washington. US 17 runs through downtown, connecting north to Elizabeth City and south to New Bern. From Raleigh, take US 64 east to US 17 south for a two-hour drive. The city features a half-mile downtown riverwalk with restaurants and shops in restored historic buildings overlooking the Pamlico River.