Next stop on our North Carolina cruise was Washington, NC. This is a quaint town on the Pamlico River, situated where cargo would be transferred between boat and wagon or railroad. The waterfront has been completely refurnished with several marinas, a long town down for free overnight dockage with no services, and old port warehouses converted to restaurants and condos. There is a long walking path along most of the waterfront and we can confirm a steady stream of walkers starting about 0600 each morning to after sunset.
We tied up along the city docks, and were by ourselves for our Monday to Wednesday visit. Except that we sat on the river bottom for several hours when the strong west winds blew the water out, we had a great visit.
The replica lighthouse is the town marina office. They were super friendly and helpful. We went for a ride on the free loaner bikes you see parked.
We spent our two days walking around town. There was plenty to see on the 4 main streets paralleling the waterfront.
Pimlico River crabs were a big part of the historic waterman industry.
Mornings included a stop a Rachel K's Bakery for coffee and a peanut button chocolate croissant, while afternoons included a stop at Bill's Hotdogs. Both sites were among the highest rated restaurants in town and we confirmed they were great.
Happy hour time was a stop at Sip and Suds for a Hazy IPA and nachos. Plenty of food for dinner.
The weather continues to be blue and sunny although it was quite cool and breezy the whole time we were in Washington.
Soon it was time to hit the "road" again and start moving towards the Neuse River and our ultimate destination of New Bern. We had light westerly winds to help us back down the Pimlico River.
