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Belhaven Memorial Museum
Visit the Belhaven Memorial Museum, the eclectic historic collection of Mrs. Eva Blount Way.

Machapunga Ecotours / Belhaven
Experience the beauty, ecology, and natural resources of the Pungo River/Pamlico Sound in a fun, interactive, hands-on way, while on your personally guided boat tour.

Kayak Rentals / Belhaven
Kayaks can be rented at Belhaven Marina on Main Street.
Dowry Creek Marina, located on Spinner Run Road, also offers kayaks, paddle boats, and daily pool passes.

Belhaven Regional Library

Bluegrass Jam, Tuesday nights at 6:00, Belhaven

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

Pocossin Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Goose Creek State Park / near Belhaven
A primitive camping area, picnic sites, swim beach and hiking and paddling trails offer a variety of ways to savor the tranquil surroundings at Goose Creek State Park.

N.C. Estuarian / Washington
With over 200 exhibits, aquariums and works of art, the Estuarian is dedicated to the unique ecosystem of eastern North Carolina’s estuaries and its effect on local culture. Located nearby in Washington.

Aurora Fossil Museum / Aurora
Located in the town of Aurora, the Aurora Fossil Museum showcases 5 to 15- million- year- old marine fossils from the nearby PCS Aurora Phosphate mine and native American artifacts from across prehistoric North Carolina. Camp Boddie is located along the picturesque banks of the Pamlico River as part of the East Carolina Scout Reservation.

Wake2Wake Watersports
Offers wakeboard lessons, wake surfing and tubing.

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