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2015 Cycle NC Coastal Ride
Weekend Lineup
What to see and do….
Below is a list of things to see and do in Washington while off your bike. Additional details and an updated list of activities
and local discounts will be available at the Washington Welcome Tent, which will be located at the CNC Check-in area.
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Stroll through Washington’s historic district to see homes pre-dating the Civil War
Kayak Tours and Rentals by Inner Banks Outfitters
Eat lunch at the Famous Bill’s Hot Dogs (Don’t ask for Ketchup!!)
Witness Blue Crabs in their native invironment at the NC Estuarium
Pamlico & Tar Rivers, Pungo River in Belhaven, Bath Creek in Historic Bath
Local discounts at participating shops and restaurants. See the Washington Welcome Tent for more information.
Downtown Washington Restaurant Listings (all within walking distance from Camp)
Restaurant
Apollo’s Steakhouse
Bill’s Hotdogs
Down on Main Street
Coffee Caboose
Grub Brothers Eatery
La Bella Slices & Ices
On the Waterfront
Rachel K’s Bakery
Tasteful Creations
The Bank Bistro and Bar
The Meeting Place Cafe
The Mecca Grill
Type of food
Steaks, Seafood, chicken dishes, some vegetarian and Greek items.
The name says it all. It’s a must visit since 1928!
Variety of food such as seafood, steakes, sandwiches, salads, pastas, etc.
Full service coffee shop with coffee, lattes, danish, pastries, cappuccinos, etc.
Seafood,Steaks,Chicken,12 Burgers, Wings, Ribs, BBQ, Shrimp & Grits
Authentic New York style pizza and pasta
Seafood dishes, steaks, sandwiches, salads, patio dining, oyster and martini bars
Baked breads, bagels, artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, and salads.
Full service bakery specializing in customized cakes for people of all ages, cookies,
candies, and much more
Entrées are Southern inspired with French, Asian, and Mediterranean influences
offering classic flavors with tasty twists to please any palate
Offers daily lunch specials including specialty quiche, salads and sandwiches
Offers breakfast and lunch, breakfast and lunch plates, burgers and sandwiches
*for a complete listing of Washington restaurants visit the Washington Welcome Tent
Thursday, April 16th
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Indoor camping at the Washington Civic Center and the Outdoor camping areas will be
available beginning at 3:00pm.
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Grub Brothers Pub (156 W. Main Street) – Come join others as this local pub offers beer
tastings from 6-7:30pm. What’s not to like about free samples of food and beverages?
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Backwater Jacks Restaurant & Bar (1052 E. Main Street) – Live Music, Free Mystery
Appetizer and $1 off draft beer at Pebble Beach (located at Backwater Jacks).
Friday, April 17th
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CNC Coastal Ride Participant Check-In and Packet Pick-up - Opens at the Washington
Civic Center (110 Gladden Street, Washington, NC) from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
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Cycle NC Routes Open – All routes open at 9:00am. All routes begin and end at the
Waterfront Campsite at the intersection of E. Water Street and Bonner Street. Just look for the
Cycle NC Start/Finish inflatable arch. All routes will close at 5pm. Refer to your cue sheets for
detailed rest stop open and closing times.
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The Washington Welcome Tent will be available at check-in to offer participants local information, directions, restaurant
recommendations, flyers, etc. Stop by and say hello.
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NC Estuarium (223 E. Water Street) – River Roving boat trips at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Enjoy a relaxing ride on the Pamlico
while learning about the history and habitats of Washington. No fee for Cycle NC Coastal Ride Participants, but seating is
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limited and advanced reservations are required. Children must be at least 6 years old to ride. Call 252-948-0000 for
reservations and information.
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Schooner Jeanie B – It’s time to cast away and experience “the best sailing adventure this side of the Mississippi!!!”
Scheduled cruises on this 72’ Gaff Rigged Schooner will be available all weekend, including sunset cruises. Report to the
ship, located along Stewart Parkway at Dock C. Call 252-671-0080 for advanced reservations and to receive the special
Coastal Ride discount.
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CNC Coastal Ride Kick Off Social (Free to all Registered Participants) – With Washington’s very own “Music in the
Streets” celebration kicking off in Downtown at 6:00pm and restaurants being crowded with locals and visitors, there’s never a
better reason to join other cyclists at the Washington Civic Center for some coastal cuisine. This FREE CNC fish, shrimp and
chicken dinner will be served from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. FREE cold beverages and great live music by Molasses Creek, a local
folk band from Ocracoke Island, will be available so you won’t want to miss out on
this great event.
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Backwater Jacks Restaurant & Bar (1052 E. Main Street) – Live Music, Free
Mystery Appetizer and $1 off draft beer at Pebble Beach (located at Backwater
Jacks).
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Wine & Words & Gourmet on Main Street (220 W. Main Street) – Wine &
Cheese tasting from 4pm to 8pm. Stop in to sample some great wines. They also
have a great beer selection with plenty of NC microbrews to choose from.
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Music In the Streets – Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends, family, and
tent neighbor in Historic Downtown Washington. No matter what your musical taste, you will find entertainers to delight you in
this monthly musical event. From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Downtown Washington will come to life with extended shop and
restaurant hours welcoming cyclists with open arms. Tell your friends and bring your family to “Music in the Streets.” It’s a
great time to dance in the streets! For more information, call 252-946-3969.
Saturday, April 18th
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Rise and shine everyone! Breakfast and hot coffee is in the air!
o Early risers, the Coffee Caboose (just .3 miles from camp) will be open at 6:30 am to offer you a hot cup ‘o joe.
o Rachel K’s Bakery (126 N. Market Street) will also be open at 6:30am and offers artisan breads and pastries.
o Lastly, the Washington Salvation Army will be offering a hot breakfast option right at the Waterfront Campsite
starting at 6:30am. This breakfast will consist of Bacon, Eggs, Grits, Coffee and Juice. Donations are appreciated so
come help support this great organization.
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CNC Coastal Ride Participant Check-In and Packet Pick-up - Open at the Washington Civic Center (110 Gladden Street,
Washington, NC) from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
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Cycle NC Routes Open – All routes open at 8:00am. All routes begin and end at the Waterfront Campsite at the intersection
of E. Water Street and Bonner Street. Just look for the Cycle NC Start/Finish inflatable arch. All routes will close at 5pm.
Refer to your cue sheets for detailed rest stop open and closing times.
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The Washington Welcome Tent will be available at check-in to offer participants local information, directions, restaurant
recommendations, flyers, etc. Stop by and say hello.
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Washington Farmers Market – From 8am until noon, come visit the local farmers, artisans and business owners as they set
up shop along the west end of Stewart Parkway.
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Wine & Words & Gourmet on Main Street (220 W. Main Street) – Wine & Cheese tasting from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Stop in
to sample some great wines. They also have a great beer selection with plenty of NC microbrews to choose from.
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NC Estuarium (223 E. Water Street) – River Roving boat trips at 10:30am. Enjoy a relaxing
ride on the Pamlico while learning about the history and habitats of Washington. No fee for
Coastal Ride Participants, but seating is limited and advanced reservations are required.
Children must be at least 6 years old to ride. Call 252-948-0000 for reservations and
information.
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Schooner Jeanie B – It’s time to cast away and experience “the best sailing adventure this
side of the Mississippi!!!” Scheduled cruises on this 72’ Gaff Rigged Schooner will be
available all weekend, including sunset cruises. Report to the ship, located along Stewart
Parkway at Dock C. Call 252-671-0080 for advanced reservations and to receive the special
Coastal Ride discount.
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Gullfest Spring Festival at Beaufort Community College (5337 US Hwy 264 East) – Looking for something different?
From 9:00am to 3:00pm come enjoy food, music, arts/crafts, the kid’s zone, car show, National Guard and much more at this
local festival held at the Beaufort Community College. On top of that, there will be the Miss Gullfest Pageant at 6:00pm on the
College campus in Building 10 Multipurpose Room.
Backwater Jacks Restaurant & Bar (1052 E. Main Street) – Live Music, Free Mystery Appetizer and $1 off draft beer at
Pebble Beach (located at Backwater Jacks)..
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NC Estuarium (223 E. Water Street) – The South Carolina/Virginia Border Band will be performing
at the Estuarium from 8:00pm to 10:00pm (Doors open at 7:00pm). Enjoy an evening of bluegrass
and fold favorites with the fleet-fingered. Tickets are $5 and seating is limited so get there early!
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Historic Washington Ghost Walk - This local ghost walk (approx. 90 mins) meanders through the
streets of downtown Washington. Along the way hear stories of ghosts, the supernatural, murder,
mystery and loads of history. Tour begins at 8:00pm from Harding Square beside the Washington
Visitors Center (next to camp). Participants much meet 30 minutes prior to the start. Tickets are sold
onsite. No reservations needed. $10 per person.
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Washington’s Turnage Theater (150 W. Main Street) – Featuring “Much Ado About Nothing” will
be presented by T.E.A.C.H. Home School Drama Club. Show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $5. For
information call 252-402-5416 or 252-945-5591.
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Exclusively for Cycle NC Participants!! It’s Rivah Time! Here in Washington we take our
weekends very seriously. It’s all about the rivah (river), friends and good times. No stress, relaxation, music and an adult
beverage. That’s what you’ll find on the Caboose Lawn at the Washington Civic Center from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The
Washington Tourism Development Authority will host a beer garden, little nibbles and Victor Hudson performing. Bring a chair
or a blanket and experience Rivah-time for yourself.
Sunday, April 19th
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Rise and shine everyone! Breakfast and hot Coffee is in the air!
o Early risers, the Coffee Caboose (just .3 miles from camp) will be open at 6:30 am to offer you a hot cup ‘o joe.
o Lastly, the Washington Salvation Army will be offering a hot breakfast option right at the Waterfront Campsite
starting at 6:30am. This breakfast will consist of Bacon, Eggs, Grits, Coffee and Juice. Donations are appreciated so
come help support this great organization.
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CNC Coastal Ride Participant Check-In opens at the Washington Civic Center from 8am to 10am.
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Cycle NC Routes Open – All routes open at 8:00am. All routes begin and end at the Waterfront Campsite at the intersection
of E. Water Street and Bonner Street. Just look for the Cycle NC Start/Finish inflatable arch. All routes will close at 3:00pm.
Refer to your cue sheets for detailed rest stop open and closing times.
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It’s the final day and the Washington Welcome Tent will be available to offer participants local information, directions,
restaurant recommendations, flyers, etc. Stop by and say hello or goodbye.
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5K Gull Run in Bath – Not feeling like riding today? Then head to Historic Bath for the 5k Gull Run at 2pm. For details on
registration and the course, contact Lynn Wingate at 252-948-9415 or just stop by the Washington Welcome tent.
We hope you enjoy the 2015 Cycle NC Coastal Ride and we hope to see you on the weekend of August 1&2 at our
2nd annual Cycle NC Mountain Ride in Lake Lure and at our 17th annual Cycle NC “Mountains to Coast” bicycle
tour from September 26 to October 3. As always, Cycle Safe!
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