Eastern North Carolina Map (with 300+ Amazing Places Listed)

This Eastern North Carolina map (created with Google Maps) is a branch of the North Carolina Travel Map we’ve created for the entire state.

This map, like those dedicated to Central and Western North Carolina, alphabetically features specific counties and attractions within each one.

First, we will break down what makes up Eastern North Carolina before sharing the embedded map of the NC coast and the attractions listed. Many of these locations are linked to individual North Carolina travel guides we’ve created.

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Eastern North Carolina Map Defined

Before sharing the embedded map, we’ll answer the question: “What makes up Eastern North Carolina?”

Typically, a North Carolina east coast map is defined as the area east of the Fall Line that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. It occupies parts of our Sandhills and all of our Coastal Plain.

To quickly answer the question, we consider Eastern North Carolina to be just east of Raleigh and Wake County and other similarly placed spots in Central North Carolina. Another boundary for us is I-95, though it is not as exact and is another reason why North Carolina geography can be frustrating.

We’ve defined its western edges from north to south as follows:

• Northampton County
• Halifax County
• Nash County
• Johnston County
• Harnett County
• Cumberland County
• Hoke County
• Scotland County

Along with the above borderland counties, there are 41 counties included in this guide (Eastern NC county map)

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The Eastern North Carolina Map

Now that we’ve defined the region, here is the embedded Eastern North Carolina Map.

Open Eastern North Carolina Travel Map in Google Maps

Western North Carolina Map Locations Mentioned

These locations were included in the Eastern North Carolina Map, and many of them link to individual travel guides.

Beaufort County (Washington, Bath, and More)

• Aurora Fossil Museum
• Goose Creek State Park
• North Carolina Estuarium
• Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum

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Bertie County (Windsor, Roanoke River, NWR, and More)

• Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

Bertie County (Elizabethton, Bladenboro, and More)

• Jones Lake State Park
• Singletary Lake State Park

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Brunswick County (Southport, Calabash, and More)

Brunswick is the last county before South Carolina on this map of southeastern north Carolina. Here’s what to do!

• Brunswick County Beaches
• Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson
• Oak Island Lighthouse
• Old Baldy Lighthouse

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Camden County (Camden, Dismal Swamp State Park, and More)

• Belcross Biscuit Company (Camden)
• Camden County Heritage Museum and Historic Jail
• Dismal Swamp State Park (South Mills)
• Lamb’s Seafood Restaurant (Camden)
• Little Riddle Market (Shiloh)
• Marian Anderson High School (Camden)
• McBride Colored School Marker (South Mills)
• North River Campground (Shawboro)
• One Mill Park (Shiloh)
• Paradiso Roma Ristorante (Elizabeth City)
• Parksville AME Zion Church (Camden)
• Poor Boys Market (Camden)
• Taylor’s Oak (Camden)
• Treasure Point (Camden)
• Waterfall Blossom Cafe (Camden)
• William’s Strawberry Farm (South Mills)

Read More: 10+ Great Places to Visit in Camden County NC

Carteret County (Beaufort, Morehead City, and More)

• 4 Corners Diner (Atlantic Beach)
• Amos Mosquito’s Restaurant and Bar (Atlantic Beach)
• Atlantic Beach Boardwalk
• Atlantic Beach Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe
• Atlantic Beach Resort
• Atlantic Beach Town Park
• Atlantis Lodge (Atlantic Beach)
• Battle Works Laser Tag (Atlantic Beach)
• Big Oak Drive-In & Bar-B-Q (Salter Path)
• Cape Lookout Lighthouse

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• Crab Shack (Salter Path)
• Crystal Coast Brewing (Atlantic Beach)
• El Zarape Mexican Restaurant (Atlantic Beach)
• Fort Macon State Park
• Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve (Atlantic Beach)
• Island Grille (Atlantic Beach)
• NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
• Oceanana Fishing Pier (Atlantic Beach)
• Oceanana Pier House Restaurant (Atlantic Beach)
• Portsmouth Island
• Rachel Carson Reserve (Beaufort)
• Seahawk Inn & Villas (Atlantic Beach)
• Shackleford Banks
• Shark Shack (Atlantic Beach)
• Venice Italian Kitchen (Atlantic Beach)
• Willis Seafood (Salter Path)
• Willis Seafood (Emerald Isle)
• Windjammer Inn (Atlantic Beach)

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Chowan County (Edenton and More)

• 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse
• Historic Edenton State Visitor Center
• Inner Banks Inn
• Penelope Barker House

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Columbus County (Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw, and More)

• Galloway Farm (Hallsboro)
• Green Swamp Reserve
• Lake Waccamaw State Park
• NC Museum of Natural Sciences (Whiteville)

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Craven County (New Bern, Havelock, and More)

New Bern

• Baker’s Kitchen
• Captain Ratty’s Seafood
• The Chelsea
• The Country Biscuit
• Cow Cafe
• Cypress Hall
• El Taco Loco
• MJ’s Raw Bar and Grille
• Morgan’s Tavern & Grille
• Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
• Poppy’s Bites and Barrels
• Savage’s Pizza
• Spunky McDoogle’s
• The Jarvis at 220
• Tryon Palace

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Cumberland County (Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and More)

Fayetteville

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Hope Mills (Cumberland County)

• Dirtbag Ales
• Fred Chason’s Grandsons
• Gallberry Farm
• Napkins
• Omni Family Amusement
• Putt Putt Fun Center
• Surge Trampoline Park
• Yackalacky Outfitters

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Spring Lake (Cumberland County)

• Anderson Creek Golf Course
• Carvers Creek State Park (Sandhills Access)
• Fort Bragg Clay Target Center
• Noble Meats & Eatery

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More Cumberland County Eastern North Carolina Map Locations Mentioned

• Deep Creek ATV Park
• Fort Bragg Stryker Golf Course
• Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving

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Currituck County (Outer Banks)

The Outer Banks is a large geographic region. We’ve defined it as spanning three counties, including Currituck County. You’ll see Dare County and Hyde County also included as part of the Outer Banks.

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Dare County (Outer Banks)

Dare County is the second of three Outer Banks counties (after Currituck County and before Hyde County) on the Eastern North Carolina map.

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Duck

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Kill Devil Hills

• Outer Banks Brewing Station
• Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kitty Hawk

• Growlers to Go Craft Beer
• Kitty Hawk Woods
• Sea Scape Golf Course

Nags Head

• Bodie Island Lighthouse
• Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Rodanthe

• Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

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Salvo

• Duck Village Outfitters

Southern Shores

• Duck Woods Country Club

More Dare County Eastern North Carolina Map Locations

• Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
• Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

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Duplin County (Kenansville and More)

• Duplin Winery

Read More: Things to Do in Duplin County

Edgecombe County (Tarboro, Princeville, and More)

• Princeville Museum Welcome Center
• Tarboro Brewing Company

Gates County (Gatesville, Merchants Millpond, and More)

• Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
• Merchants Millpond State Park

Greene County (Snow Hill and More)

• Green Ridge Racquet Club

Halifax County (Halifax, Roanoke Rapids, and More)

• Halifax Resolves State Historic Site
• Halifax Underground Rail Trail (Halifax, Roanoke Canal Museum, and Weldon)
• Medoc Mountain State Park
• Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail
• Sylvan Heights Bird Park

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Harnett County (Dunn, Lillington, and More)

• Raven Rock State Park

Hertford County (Winton, Murfressboro, and More)

• Brady C. Jefcoat Museum

Hoke County (Raeford and More)

• Mill Prong House

Hyde County (Outer Banks)

Hyde County is the last of three Outer Banks counties included on this Eastern North Carolina map, after Currituck and Dare counties.

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More Hyde County

• Lake Mattamuskeet

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Johnston County (Smithfield, Benson, and More)

• Ava Gardner Museum (Smithfield)
• Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site (Four Oaks)
• Broadslab Distillery (Benson)
• Buffalo Creek Greenway (Smithfield Community Park)
• Clayton River Walk Greenway
• Clemmons State Educational Forest (Clayton)
• Crawford Cookshop (Clayton)
• Deep River Brewing (Clayton)
• Double Barley Brewing (Smithfield)
• Gregory Vineyards (Angier)
• Hinnant Family Vineyards (Pine Level)
• Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center (Four Oaks)
• McWade’s Inn (Clayton)
• Old North State Food Hall (Selma)
• Pace Family Farms (Clayton)
• Redneck BBQ Lab (Benson)
• Revival 1869 (Clayton)
• Sam’s Branch Greenway (Clayton)
• Smith’s Nursery and Strawberry Farm (Benson)
• SoDoSoPa (Smithfield)
• Sonlight Farms (Kenly)
• Tobacco Farm Life Museum (Kenly)
• White Swan Bar-B-Q (Smithfield)
• White Swan BBQ & Fried Chicken@ Wilsons Mill’s

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Jones County (Trenton and More)

• Croatan National Forest

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Lenoir County (Kinston and More)

• Mother Earth Brewing

Nash County (Rocky Mount, Nashville, and More)

• Rocky Mount Mills
• Tarboro Brewing Company (Rocky Mount)

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New Hanover County (Wilmington and More)

Carolina Beach (New Hanover County)

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Kure Beach (New Hanover County)

• Fort Fisher State Historic Site
• Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
• Kure Beach Fishing Pier
• Kure Beach Ocean Front Park & Pavilion
• Hi-Tech Arcade
• Joe Eakes Park
• NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

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Wilmington (New Hanover County)

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Wrightsville Beach (New Hanover County)

• Blockade Runner Sailing School
• Crystal Pier
• Johnnie Mercer’s Pier
• Wrightsville Beach Brewing

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Onslow County (Jacksonville, Swansboro, and More)

Jacksonville

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North Topsail Beach

North Topsail Beach is the only town on Topsail Island that is in Onslow County. Surf City and Topsail Beach are both in Pender County, which you will see shortly.

• Beach Bum’s Pizza, Bar and Grill
• North Topsail Surf & Paddle
• ORV Beach
• Seaview Restaurant
• Shark Attack
• Splash by the Sea

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Swansboro

• Hammocks Beach State Park
  • Bear Island

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More Onslow County Eastern North Carolina Map Locations

• Mike’s Farm

Pasquotank County (Elizabeth City and More)

• Museum of the Albemarle

Pender County (Burgaw, Topsail Beach, and More)

Burgaw

• MeMa’s Chick’n and Ribs
• Pender County Visitor Center

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Hampstead

• Carol Sue Farms
• Farmer Mac’s Blueberry Farm

Surf City

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Topsail Beach

• Breezeway Restaurant
• The Beach Shop & Grill
• Serenity Point
• Surf City Ocean Pier
• Topsail Beach

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Pitt County (Greenville, Ayden, and More)

• B’s Barbecue
• Bum’s Restaurant and Catering
• The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery
• East Carolina University
• Pitt Street Brewing Company
• Skylight Inn BBQ
• Uptown Brewing Company

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Robeson County (Lumberton, Pembroke, and More)

• Lumber River State Park
• Southeastern Agricultural Center

Sampson County (Clinton, Garland, and More)

• Hubb’s Farm
• Southern Smoke BBQ

Tyrell County (Columbia, Alligator River, and More)

• Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

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Washington County

• Pettigrew State Park
• Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
• Somerset Place State Historic Site

Wayne County (Goldsboro, Mount Olive, and More)

• Grady’s BBQ
• R&R Brewing

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Wilson County (Wilson and More)

• Beefmastor Inn
• Lake Wilson
• Oliver Nestus Freeman Roundhouse Museum
• Vollis P Simpson Whirligig Park

Read More: Things to Do in Wilson

Anything to Add to Our Eastern North Carolina Map?

This Eastern North Carolina map is the product of our years living here and traveling throughout the state. Of course, we understand if there’s a spot or two that was missed.

If you know of a great place that should be included in this map, please kindly let us know here in the comments section or by email.

Also, you’re always welcome to share your favorite places in our North Carolina Travel Facebook Group.

Before you share your thoughts and adventures, though, here are some travel guides we’ve created that go even deeper into Eastern North Carolina.

Beyond the Eastern North Carolina Map (Travel Guides)

Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville: THE Greenspace for ALL Days Out!

50+ of the Best Things to Do in The Outer Banks (The OBX NC Bucket List)

How to Enjoy Dismal Swamp State Park (10+ Fun Things to Do)

30+ Amazing NC Coastal Towns (+ Things to Do in Each One!)

58 Excellent Day Trips from Greensboro (Within a 2-Hour Drive)

13 Delicious New Bern Restaurants for the Ultimate Foodie

The Four Ps of Goldsboro

45+ Great Things to Do with Kids in Wilmington (and Nearby!)