Just down the Tar River headed east and over the L. Elmore Hodges Bridge, is the town of Grimesland in eastern Pitt County. The town was named for Civil War Major General Bryan Grimes, and laid out on his family plantation. The Grimesland Plantation, originally built in 1790, and added on to until the 1840’s, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The plantation house, barn, and other out buildings were beautifully and carefully restored by Eddie and Jo Allison Smith of Grady-White Boats in 2010 for private use and entertainment. Grimeland features charming residential areas, a lovely park, family farms, small cafes, and local businesses. Though small in size, Grimesland is big in history and hospitality!
Just south of Greenville, lies the town Ayden. Their charming walkable downtown is filled with small businesses, including local favorites Gwendy’s Goodies bakery and Cindirene’s bottle shop. Adjacent to Main...
Bethel is a charming small town just off US Highway 64 on the northern border of Pitt County. This residential community enjoys a more rural pace, but with the proximity to larger city amenities in Greenville and other...
Farmville in northeastern Pitt County has redeveloped itself into a comfortable small town with a funky Southern vibe. Stroll down Main Street you will find lots of cool murals, several art galleries, as well as the ECU...
The sweet small town of Fountain is located in the northwestern corner of Pitt County. Throughout the month make your way to Main Street for a visit to the R.A. Fountain General Store. This vintage and vinyl record...
The charming town of Grifton is situated on the banks of the historic Contentnea Creek in southern Pitt County between Greenville and Kinston in neighboring Lenoir County. Grifton prides itself on its history and love of...
Greenville is widely recognized as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of Eastern North Carolina. While retaining our Southern charm, Greenville has grown into the 10th largest city in the state and is...
