Washington is the nearest town the the venue, only a 15-minute drive across the bay. It has a magnificent historic waterfront, and this link lists a range of things to do.
Greenville
Greenville, NC
Greenville is the nearest city, a 40-minute drive from the venue. Follow this link to find out a top-ten list of recommendations.
New Bern
New Bern, NC
Another beautiful waterfront community and a 45-minute drive from the venue, spend some time exploring the town. Check out this website for the top-ten recommendations on things to do.