Inner Coastal Plains Area
Visit the Inner Coastal Plains Area between our urban centers and coastal towns to enjoy some of North Carolina’s signature tastes. This is the eastern home of our state’s excellent barbecue debate, and it’s also where you can sip muscadine wine, sample Mt. Olive pickles, and savor A Chef’s Life plates.
Explore Cities and Towns in the Inner Coastal Plains Area
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Travel & Leisure in the Inner Coastal Plains Area
Best attractions, hotels, and romantic getaways
Our Top 3 Picks
- Sylvan Heights Bird Park
- Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
- Historic Halifax
Our Top 3 Picks
- Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
- Sylvan Heights Bird Park
- Historic Halifax
Outdoor Activities in the Inner Coastal Plains Area
Top hiking, water sport activities, and adrenaline activities
Our Top 3 Picks
- Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
- Jones Lake State Park
- River Park North
Our Top 3 Picks
- Kayaking at the Neuse River
- Paddleboarding Jones Lake State Park
- Fishing at the Tar River
Our Top 3 Picks
- Busco Beach and ATV Park
- Cape Fear River Adventures
- Greenville BMX
Restaurants & Dining in the Inner Coastal Plains Area
Best dinner, lunch, brunch, and breakfast spots
Our Top 3 Picks
- Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery
- The Steak Barn, Goldsboro
- Starlight Café
Our Top 3 Picks
- Christy’s Euro Pub
- Burney’s Sweets & More
- Alfredo’s Ristorante Italiano
Our Top 3 Picks
- Scullery Coffee House and Creamery, Greenville
- Melvin’s, Elizabethtown
- Corner Cafe, Clinton
Bar Scene
Best beer, wine, and cocktail bars
Our Top 3 Picks
- Mother Earth Brewing, Kinston
- Tapped 650, Greenville
- Cape Fear Wine & Beer
Our Top 3 Picks
- Christy’s Euro Pub
- Barrique, Goldsboro
- The Boiler Room Oyster Bar
Culture & Entertainment
Top museums, venues, festivals, and events
Our Top 3 Picks
- Wayne County Museum, Goldsboro
- Greenville Museum of Art
- CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center, Kinston
Our Top 3 Picks
- The Flying Shamrock
- AJ McMurphy’s
- Mother Earth Brewing Tap Room
Our Top 3 Picks
- BBQ Festival on the Neuse, Kinston
- Greenville Pirate Fest
- North Carolina Poultry Festival, Goldsboro
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