LOCAL AREA GUIDE
Explore the Area
From black bear viewing at Pocosin Lakes to the historic streets of Edenton and the pristine beaches of the Outer Banks, discover our favorite places in eastern North Carolina.
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Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
BEAR VIEWING
One of the best places on the East Coast to observe black bears in their natural...
45 minutes
Nags Head Beach
OUTER BANKS
Classic Outer Banks beach town with great swimming, fishing, and the famous Jock...
1 hour
Historic Edenton Walking Tour
HISTORIC EDENTON
Explore one of the South's most beautiful colonial towns, just 2.5 miles from th...
5 minutes
Herringbone Restaurant
DINING
Upscale farm-to-table dining in a beautifully restored downtown Edenton setting.
5 minutes
Little Washington
DAY TRIPS
The "Original Washington" — a charming waterfront town with world-class dining a...
1 hour
Manteo & Roanoke Island
OUTER BANKS
Historic waterfront town with the Lost Colony outdoor drama and beautiful garden...
1 hour 15 minutes
Edenton Bay & Waterfront
HISTORIC EDENTON
Scenic waterfront with the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse, marina, and stunning v...
5 minutes
Waterman's Grill
DINING
Fresh local seafood with waterfront views in downtown Edenton.
5 minutes
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
BEAR VIEWING
A 152,000-acre wilderness with black bears, red wolves, and some of the best bir...
1 hour
Beaufort, NC
DAY TRIPS
North Carolina's third-oldest town, with wild horses, maritime history, and pris...
2 hours
Lake Phelps at Pettigrew State Park
BEAR VIEWING
A pristine 16,600-acre lake with ancient dugout canoes, excellent fishing, and p...
30 minutes
Columbia & Tyrrell County Arts Council
DAY TRIPS
A charming small town with a vibrant arts community and gateway to the Pocosin L...
45 minutes
1767 Chowan County Courthouse
HISTORIC EDENTON
National Historic Landmark — the finest Georgian courthouse in the South, still...
5 minutes
Penelope Barker House
HISTORIC EDENTON
Known as "Edenton's Living Room" — site of the 1774 Edenton Tea Party, the first...
5 minutes
Roots of Edenton
HISTORIC EDENTON
African American heritage organization preserving the stories of Black Edentonia...
5 minutes
Chowan Arts Council
HISTORIC EDENTON
A vibrant community arts organization bringing exhibitions, performances, and cr...
5 minutes
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BEAR VIEWING
See the Bears
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
One of the best places on the East Coast to observe black bears in their natural habitat.
45 minutes
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
A 152,000-acre wilderness with black bears, red wolves, and some of the best birding on the East Coa...
1 hour
Lake Phelps at Pettigrew State Park
A pristine 16,600-acre lake with ancient dugout canoes, excellent fishing, and peaceful kayaking.
30 minutes
OUTER BANKS
Beach Days
HISTORIC EDENTON
Historic Charm
Historic Edenton Walking Tour
Explore one of the South's most beautiful colonial towns, just 2.5 miles from the farm.
5 minutes
Edenton Bay & Waterfront
Scenic waterfront with the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse, marina, and stunning views.
5 minutes
1767 Chowan County Courthouse
National Historic Landmark — the finest Georgian courthouse in the South, still in use today.
5 minutes
DINING
Local Eats
DAY TRIPS
Worth the Drive
Little Washington
The "Original Washington" — a charming waterfront town with world-class dining and a thriving arts s...
1 hour
Beaufort, NC
North Carolina's third-oldest town, with wild horses, maritime history, and pristine barrier islands...
2 hours
Columbia & Tyrrell County Arts Council
A charming small town with a vibrant arts community and gateway to the Pocosin Lakes region.
45 minutes
Make Bloom Farm Your Home Base
Stay with us and explore all that eastern North Carolina has to offer. From historic Edenton just minutes away to the beaches of the Outer Banks an hour away.
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