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2026 Educational Activities Guide

Boat & Fish: Waterfront Gem on Pasquotan...

Walk to Downtown | Community Boat Slip | Water Vistas | Day Trips to Kitty HawkThis 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental condo in Elizabeth City places you right on the Pasquotank River, offering the ideal setting for relaxation and water-based fun...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Penelope Barker House

The Barker House, the notable residence of one of Edenton's most famous citizens of all time, Penelope Barker, is a stunning attraction in more ways than one. The stately white home with a unique brick base and three stories of elite living space is...

Elizabeth City Vacation Rental: Gazebo w...

Escape to North Carolina when you book a stay at this appealing Elizabeth City vacation rental! Located only 1 mile from the shores of the Pasquotank River, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath manor includes all the basics. It also features top-tier perks, like a...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Plymouth and Washington County

The town of Plymouth became the first incorporated town in Washington County in 1787 when Arthur Rhodes divided 100 acres of his Brick House Plantation along the Roanoke River into lots. In its heyday, it was the fifth-largest port in North Carolina...

Riverside Living with Easy Access to Dow...

Located on the Pasquotank River, The Dock House provides a calming escape in the center of Elizabeth City. This waterfront condo blends the calm of riverside living with simple access to downtown. Whether you`re looking for a peaceful getaway or an...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City

Outer Banks and Inner Banks Coast Guard personnel, as well as Coast Guard recruits from all over the nation, are very much familiar with the Coast Guard Air Station (CGAS) in Elizabeth City. This flagship station has been instrumental in leading the...

Embrace Tranquility: A modern retreat ho...

Book your stay at our bespoke-constructed modern home and experience the ideal blend of luxury and comfort. The roomy living area is ideal for relaxation and entertainment, featuring plush seating and an additional enormous flat-screen TV. The...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Museum of the Albemarle

The Museum of the Albemarle is considered the showpiece of downtown Elizabeth City, and is a must-stop for any new explorer of North Carolina's "Inner Banks." Located along the waterfront within a sprawling and stately green-roofed complex, the...

Asa Biggs House

The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...

Port Discover

Kids of all ages can instantly become scientists, gardeners, doctors, and pilots, all just by walking through the unimposing downtown doors of Elizabeth City's Port Discover. This cool destination provides hours of fun for local and visiting little...

Eastern 4H

Grab your colleagues, classroom, wedding party or other special large group, and start planning a retreat to the stunning waterfront Eastern 4-H Center, a relatively new, (built in 2001), and hard-to-miss attraction in the heart of Eastern North...

Encore Theatre Company

There's no question that the small southern Elizabeth City is growing in population, prestige, and overall culture, and the Encore Theatre Company is doing a fine and longstanding job of making this transition come to fruition. The company, which...

Elizabeth City State University

Although small, the diverse and distinctive Elizabeth City has a world of opportunities that span all interests, many of which can be studied in detail at the acclaimed Elizabeth City State University. This institution, and home of the ECSU Vikings...

North Carolina Estuarium

The North Carolina Estuarium is one of the highlights of Little Washington's downtown scene, and for good reason. The 12,500 square foot structure, which has served as an educational center since it was first managed by the Partnership for the...