Attractions

Culinary Creations

Food is the heart and soul of eastern North Carolina. Greenville is home to a variety of award-winning restaurants and chefs. From the legendary BBQ joints and craft breweries along the Pitt County Brew & ‘Cue Trail to the food trucks and local farmers at the annual Umbrella Market series. There are fun seasonal pop-up bars and trendy cafes too that will satisfy your coffee, eggnog, cupcake, and waffle cravings.

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Arts and Culture

Residents and visitors alike revel in everything from the annual Pirate Fest, which draws swashbucklers of all ages to several municipality events including the annual Collard Festival in Ayden and Dogwood Festival in Farmville. There are top-notch dance and stage performances at ECU; a lively art and music scene in the Downtown and Dickinson Avenue Arts District; antique shops and boutiques for browsing; historic sites for history buffs; and pick-your-own farms aplenty.

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Coastal Connections

Located close to the coast, there are plenty of public beach access points within an easy 90-minute to two-hour drive from Greenville, from the famed Outer Banks and enchanted Ocracoke Island to the stunning Crystal Coast and relaxing Topsail Island. For boaters, there are dozens of boat ramps to launch into waters such as the Tar River, Pamlico River, Neuse River, and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

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