Washington is in the western part of Beaufort County, in the east central portion of the Coastal Plains. Washington is 136 miles south of Norfolk, VA. and 105 miles east of Raleigh, North Carolina. Highways serving the area include US 17, US264, NC33, and I95.

Located on the majestic Pamlico River, Washington offers recreational water sports, free boat launching facilities, tennis courts, ball parks, public library and the Susiegray McConnell Sports Complex.

Enjoy shopping and dinner overlooking the river as locals and visitors moor their boats at Washington's River Walk on Stewart Parkway. Boaters can have 72 hours of free docking time to explore downtown Washington's Historic District.

Beaufort County boasts more waterfront than any other county in the state. The waterfront is created as the freshwater Tar River flows into the brackish Pamlico River before emptying into the Pamlico Sound. The Pamlico Sound is the largest protected inland body of water on the east coast.

Washington, Bath, Belhaven, Aurora, Chocowinity, and Pantego are small towns that form the relaxed atmosphere Beaufort County has to offer. The area is abundant with resort waterfront communities and unsurpassed in recreational opportunities that will delight all ages.

The area offers first class clubs:
Washington Yacht and Country Club
Cypress Landing Marina and Golf Club
Washington Swim and Yacht Club
Bayview Golf Club

Ski, swim, sail, kayak, or fish the blue waters of the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers. Experience a day trip to North Carolina's famed Ocracoke Island and splash around in the Atlantic Ocean or just sail to your favorite port of call via the Intracoastal Waterway. The Intracoastal Waterway, which is partly natural and partly artificial, provides sheltered passage from Boston, Massachusetts to Key West, Florida and along the Gulf of Mexico coast from Apalachee Bay, Northwest Florida to Brownsville, Texas. Estuaries, river channels, manmade canals, and bays protected by barrier islands are found along the course of the waterway. The Chesapeake Bay and the sounds of North Carolina connect with the coastal system. Barges filled with manufactured goods, food, and many other necessities use the Intracoastal Waterway. It is also navigated by leisure boaters as well. It is maintained by the Army Corp of Engineers and has a depth of 12 feet for the most part although some areas have minimum depths of 7 and 9 feet. Along the coast of North Carolina, there are still many great natural areas to explore and to live along the Albemarle Sound, Pamlico River, Neuse River, New River and Cape Fear River.

Beaufort County offers progressive health care facilities. Beaufort County Hospital is engaged in a multimillion dollar expansion that will enhance the hospital's ability to provide optimal medical services.

Beaufort County is a growing area that is highly anticipating the future!