This Small Town in North Carolina's Inner Banks Is the First in America to Be Named After George Washington—and No, It's Not Our Nation's Capital (Travel + Leisure)

You’ll find all the standard hotels closer to the highway, but the best way to experience Little Washington is by spending the night in one of the several boutique inns and hotels. The West Main occupies the three-story Savings & Trust Bank built in 1906, with six studios and suites, full kitchens, and a downstairs restaurant with bourbon and whiskey cocktails.

The Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast offers the traditional inn experience with five rooms, each with a different theme and vintage furnishings. If it’s a true Southern meal you’re after, don’t miss the daily breakfast, especially the fluffy biscuits.

Set in a 1921 home, The Ell Hotel is both female- and veteran-owned, named for owner Ellen "Ell" Brabo. The property has five guest rooms, all dog- and kid-friendly. There’s even a playroom for little ones, plus bike rentals and daily tea and coffee.

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