Trade traffic jams for wildlife crossings. Trade honking cars for the calls of wild geese. Trade drive-thru lines, for lunch on the water. In Bearolina, you can. You can choose the career you want but manage the pace you want. With small commutes, easy, lower-cost living and endless options for fun and culture, it’s a fuller, more balanced life. The biggest commute you’ll be making is to the Outer Banks via water access.

Bearolina offers charming downtowns and great southern restaurants with a coastal flair - being on the Albemarle Sound makes that easy. Eat at directly at a marina at The Landing at Mackey’s Marina, try french cusine at Bistro 116, and authentic cheesesteaks and hoagies at Barnyard Betsy, named after the owners grandmother.

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

You know what else is easy, direct water access to the inner and Outer Banks. For those that love the outdoors, parks, water, plus some of the best hunting, fishing and wildlife in the country are right out your door. Riverside living doesn’t have to be a wild idea. It can be a wild life instead.

Southern charm meets coastal community. You’ll be surprised at how affordable many of these beautiful homes are. Leave the headaches behind, you have all the space to spread out and unwind here in Bearolina.

With plenty of space to roam, Bearolina is an amazing place to raise a family of wild ones. From, public Washington County Schools, to Lawrence Academy, in Merry Hill, Terra Ceia Christian School, in Pantego and Pocosin Innovative Charter, in Creswell, bear cubs are always welcome.

NC’s higher education is one to brag about Elizabeth City State University, East Carolina University and numerous community colleges surround Washington County.

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

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.

From central Massachusetts to Plymouth, North Carolina, Jill and Lou Manring wanted a warmer climate near the water. After moving to Plymouth, they finished their careers, then retired - only to renovate an old building and open a restaurant with an artisan market in the front.