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Washington, North Carolina is a quaint and charming historic waterfront community, located on the northern bank of the Pamlico River.

Washington Christmas Parade & Harbor Walk of Lights Tour

Main Street & Riverfront, Washington, NC

The Washington Christmas parade is usually the 1st Saturday in December and will be located along Main Street downtown and starts around 10:00am. Go out and get into the holiday spirit before getting ready for the wedding. Stroll along the river front and view the boats decked out in holiday splendor.

Downtown Washington North Carolina

Washington, NC 27889

Visit downtown Washington for great food or a stroll on the river walk.

East Carolina University

East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858

, (252) 328-6131

Visit East Carolina University, home of the Pirates, and Ashley's alma mater. Be sure to check out the new student center, visit the cupola (but don't walk under), visit Dowdy Ficklen Stadium and take pictures with the PeeDee statue. LOYAL AND BOLD, WE'RE THE PURPLE AND GOLD, WE ARE THE PIRATES OF E.C.U, HEY!

North Carolina Estuarium

223 East Water Street, Washington, NC 27889

, (252) 948-0000

Visit the world's first estuarium and one of North Carolina's most innovative environmental centers with more than 200 exhibits. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children K-12, and free for children under 5. The NC Estuarium is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10:30am - 3:30 pm.

Goose Creek State Park

2190 Camp Leach Road, Washington, NC 27889

, (252) 923-2191

Goose Creek State Park has 8 miles of trails that lead visitors through a broad range of coastal experiences - live oaks draped in Spanish moss, wetlands along the Pamlico Sound, and a cypress swamp viewed from an extensive boardwalk.