Washington, North Carolina was originally founded in 1776 It was the first city in America to be named for General George Washington. Because of this, the city is still occasionally referred to as “Original Washington" but we prefer "Little Washington." Our beautiful, historic downtown is like no other. With the stately homes, lavish gardens, and breathtaking waterfront, it's a combination like no other. "Little Washington" is known the for the stately homes and gardens that make up the Historic District. These homes and gardens are showed off throughout the year with our Homes & Gardens Spring or Christmas tours.
"Little" Washington is not so little when it comes to the tons of activities there is to do downtown! There are world-class restaurants, shops that house everything from art galleries, home interior shops, and antique stores, and of course the Turnage Theater- which shines from one end to the other down Main Street. Love to shop? Well shop 'til you drop on Main and Market Streets. Numerous women's boutiques, men's shops, jewelry stores, gift shops and more, more, more. Downtown Washington features many different restaurants! Whether your in the mood to watch the sunset over a juicy cheeseburger at Backwater Jack's or have a slice of pizza at La Bella's Slices & Ices, they're sure to please! Don't forget to save room for a cup of joe or a scoop of ice cream after your dinner. Get a creamy cone at Scoops Ice Cream or enjoy a history tour and a latte from the Coffee Caboose. Whatever your forte, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Let me show you Washington's beauty- from the gorgeous homes to the sweetest folks you'll ever meet. Let's go for a ride on a kayak from Inner Banks Outfitters or just swing out by the river at Festival Park. Call me today at 252-402-9067 or email me at Jackson@JacksonLancaster.com.
"Little" Washington is not so little when it comes to the tons of activities there is to do downtown! There are world-class restaurants, shops that house everything from art galleries, home interior shops, and antique stores, and of course the Turnage Theater- which shines from one end to the other down Main Street. Love to shop? Well shop 'til you drop on Main and Market Streets. Numerous women's boutiques, men's shops, jewelry stores, gift shops and more, more, more. Downtown Washington features many different restaurants! Whether your in the mood to watch the sunset over a juicy cheeseburger at Backwater Jack's or have a slice of pizza at La Bella's Slices & Ices, they're sure to please! Don't forget to save room for a cup of joe or a scoop of ice cream after your dinner. Get a creamy cone at Scoops Ice Cream or enjoy a history tour and a latte from the Coffee Caboose. Whatever your forte, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Let me show you Washington's beauty- from the gorgeous homes to the sweetest folks you'll ever meet. Let's go for a ride on a kayak from Inner Banks Outfitters or just swing out by the river at Festival Park. Call me today at 252-402-9067 or email me at Jackson@JacksonLancaster.com.