The Inland Waterway Inn is located on a quiet,
tree lined street in the heart of Oriental, in view of the river and a
short walk from art and craft galleries, delightful shops, excellent
restaurants and the harbor with its ever changing array of fishing and
cruising boats.
Your day will begin with morning coffee at your door, followed by a
generous, uniquely English breakfast, served in the dining room at a
civilized hour. Freshly brewed coffee and tea, juices and fresh fruit,
home baked muffins, scones and bread compliment the entrée of the day.
Sailing school students may call Innkeeper for special rates.
Rooms:
The Inn has been renovated to include air conditioning throughout;
each room has its own private bath, cable television, and personality.
The Garden Room:
Tastefully colorful; its window opening onto the porch and garden
and framing the view of the nearby river.
The English Room:
Whispering of a treasured past, with its raised, chintz canopied
queen bed, romantic window seat and claw-foot bath.
The French Room:
Light & airy, offers a cool, quiet hideaway with a queen size,
sleigh bed.
The Garret:
Once Captain Cartwright's yacht design and writing studio. Snuggle
into the king-sized bed in this wood paneled room. Tucked away up a
private staircase, it captures the nautical flavor of the village
itself.
The Victoria Suite:
For the honeymoon, anniversary, or any other special occasion.
Pamper yourselves in surroundings featuring a fireplace and double
Jacuzzi and, by request, welcoming hors d'oeuvres and champagne.
About The Town of Oriental:
The sailing capital of North Carolina!
This quiet, picturesque village overlooking a 5 mile wide estuary at
the southern tip of Pamlico Sound is ideally located to host the many
sailing regattas held here each year.
It is a favorite destination and anchorage for boaters traveling the
Intra-Coastal Waterway as well as many land-bound visitors drawn by its
quaint, unspoiled character and friendliness of the locals.
People strolling or cycling set the pace in Oriental. In just a brief
walk you will discover art and craft galleries, delightful shops,
excellent restaurants, and an array of fishing and cruising boats lining
the harbor and anchorage.
The many creeks and waterways abound with wildlife are easily
accessible by canoe and kayak or, for the less energetic, by a water
taxi tour, Charter a captained sailboat for a full/half day or evening
sail on the sound or learn to sail with one of our highly esteemed
sailing schools.
Oriental, a town for all seasons, with a warm, friendly welcome for
all of its visitors.
Calendar of Events:
July 4th Weekend
The Croaker Festival:
Come celebrate Independence Day with open air entertainment, plenty
of food and refreshments capped off with a surprisingly spectacular
fireworks display.
First Weekend in August
Oriental Rotary Club Annual Tarpon Tournament:
This year limited to 75 boats - Oriental's sports fishing event of
the year.
Second Weekend in December
The Spirit of Christmas:
A whole town celebration to open the holiday season. Starting off
with a candle-lit parade heralding the arrival of Santa followed by
'open-house' in all of the retail businesses with live entertainment
and seasonal refreshments.
New Year's Eve
The Dragon Run:
A unique way to celebrate the New Year. Come touch the dragon for
luck as it makes its annual appearance in the town.
