Living here doesn’t have to be a wild idea.

This is what living here can look like.

Quality of life doesn’t get any better than Bearolina.

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Beary Merry Holiday Events in Bearolina

Bearolina

Celebrate the holidays Bearolina style, with festive events in downtown Plymouth, and Somerset Place’s Annual Holiday Open House. Come for a visit and make it a weekend in Bearolina.

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Bearolina

Epic fall Travel Guide Inspiration

Bearolina

From festive hikes, water, activities and accommodations, we built the ultimate guide to fall in Washington County.

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Bearolina

Great Trails in Washington County

Bearolina

With miles and miles of trails, we've got you covered for the best day hiking, biking, kayaking or just immersing into nature in Bearolina.

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Let’s get caffeinated: coffee shops to fuel adventure, Bearolina - style.

Bearolina

You’re in luck, Bearolina has two local coffee shops that will keep you caffeinated, cozy and waterside. Both are easy to get to without navigating too far from the highway, have flexible hours, and offer insight into the charm of eastern North Carolina.

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Bearolina

Go wild

Strategically located near Raleigh, Durham, Norfolk, Elizabeth City, Greenville, the Outer Banks, and I-95, Washington County aka Bearolina is a hidden gem in Northeast North Carolina. With every town in Bearolina having direct water access to the inner banks and Outer Banks, riverside living doesn’t have to be a wild idea. It can be a wild life instead. Hop on.

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Stay

You choose - here to live or here to work; great for families or space to roam; riverside living or wide open sky; one thing is for sure it’s wild.

Play

There’s always something to do here, with a mild climate and miles of land to explore, we work hard, but play harder.

Work

Let your imagination run wild, open a business, follow your dreams, unleash your wild side.

Learn

Elizabeth City State University, East Carolina University and numerous community colleges surround Washington County.

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The Wild Ones

Interviews with local entrepreneurs and community members who call Washington County home.

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Mar 13, 2024

The Wild Ones: Barnyard Betsy, Paulique M. Duson Horton

Mar 13, 2024

Paulique Horton knows a good opportunity when she sees it. That’s why she chose Creswell, North Carolina to serve up her Philly style cheesesteaks and hoagies. She named her restaurant Barnyard Betsy after her Grandmother and hero.

Mar 13, 2024

Mar 1, 2024

The Wild Ones: Riverview Cafe, Lou and Jill Manring

Mar 1, 2024

Towns and Areas

Plymouth

Basecamp for Wild Washington County. Home to charming downtown restaurants, shops and museums.
Mackeys

Mackeys is home to marina, restaurant, and lodging. Starting point on the creek to access the Cypress of the Shallows.
Roper

Roper is a small historic community nestled between Plymouth and Creswell along Hwy 64. A picturesque boardwalk follows Kendrick’s Creek and the adjacent Betty McCain Amphitheater is a natural venue for concerts and dramatic presentations.
Creswell

Located on the Scuppernong River with close proximity to the Albemarle Sound, Lake Phelps and Pettigrew State Park.
Wenona

Wenona borders the Pungo Unit of the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. In the fall and winter, thousands of tundra swan and snow geese feed in harvested grain fields and fields planted in winter wheat.
Pea Ridge

Pea Ridge is a small community in Skinnersville Township that is nestled along the south shore of the Albemarle Sound. The beautiful waters of the sound provide a clear attraction for potential newcomers who savor the view and the opportunities for activities on the water.
Pettigrew State Park

Home to Lake Phelps and Somerset Place Historic Site, Pettigrew State Park offers history and nature.
Roanoke River

The Roanoke River delta is a wild wonderland to explore.