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2026 Educational Activities Guide

Fully restored historic apartment in Dow...

Welcome to Pool’s Porch, a striking, thoughtfully curated apartment located in the heart of downtown Elizabeth City. Located on Main Street in the oldest building in town—entirely restored in 2025—this unique stay blends modern comfort with...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Hyde county, NC

This Northeastern North Carolina county - surrounded by the Pamlico Sound, the Alligator and Pungo Rivers, home to North Carolina's largest natural lake --Lake Mattamuskeet--, and bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway - is known as "the land of many...

NEW! Historic Elegance in the Heart of E...

**Historic Elegance in the Heart of Elizabeth City – 4BR, 3BA**Step into timeless appeal with this delightfully restored 1915 home located inthe sought-after Northside Historic District of Elizabeth City. With itsoriginal millwork, grandiose...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Swan Quarter

Two stories prevail as to how Hyde Countys seat got its name. One legend has it named for the thousands of swan that came to "quarter" in the this little village at the head of Swan Quarter Bay. The second, less romantic story, says it was named...

Historic Condo in the Heart of Downtown ...

Savor the vibes of city living in a cozy, historic town, also known as the “Harbor of Hospitality”! This building was constructed in the 1920's & features original wood floors & exposed brick walls. You cannot beat the location of this Vacation...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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 Abode w/ Fenced Yard, Nea...

Appreciate a memorable stay at this bright bungalow in the heart of Elizabeth City, NC! Located just 1 mile from the Pasquotank River and local hotspots like the Museum of the Albemarle, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental makes it painless to...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...