Spring is finally peaking its head out from the cold and snowy winter. Budding leaves, greenhouse flowers and various other perennials are showing off their colors.
These pictures are from around the Piedmont North Carolina.
Founded in 1776, the town of Washington, North Carolina, was the first city in America to be named for General George Washington. Because of this, the city is still occasionally referred to as “Original Washington.”
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Located directly on the scenic waterfront, downtown Washington offers unique opportunities to the visitor, from world-class restaurants and intriguing antique stores to art galleries, performing centers, and more. Read more….
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