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2025 Elizabeth City Activities Guide

Private Riverfront Retreat - Just outsid...
4.8
(12)

Gated private and secluded riverfront getaway just outside of town with simple access to Interstate 17. Electronic gate to access the property. Property is protected by a privacy fence that extends all the way to the river and mature trees provide...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 Barn Apartment on 55 acres/waterfron...
5.0
(6)

Watch the horses graze, walk miles of wooded trails, kayak, swim, savor the beach, pet the donkeys, appreciate the enchanting new home located above a four stall active horse barn. Located 15 mins. from handsome downtown Elizabeth City, NC.

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Elizabeth City Home w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi t...

Spend your next Carolina hideaway staying in style at this striking Elizabeth City vacation rental! Featuring a backyard patio complete with a fire pit and gas grille, this private and secluded 3-bed, 2.5-bath home is ideal for unwinding after a day...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Charming 3-bedroom house with AC and WiF...

Appreciate a pleasant stay at this 3-bedroom home in Elizabeth City. Located in a serene neighborhood, this striking property offers a calming getaway for guests. The comfortable bedrooms feature cozy queen beds, ensuring a restful nighttime's...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Arts of the Alemarle

The Arts of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City is a multi-faceted center that features arts in all mediums, from live theater and music to the showcased works of more than 250 local and regional artists, craftsmen and photographers. Ever-changing with...

Charles Creek Park

The Charles Creek Park, located just a block away from the waterfront at most, is a favorite local destination on a warm summer day. Featuring a wide range of activities that can easily be tailored to all age levels and outdoor interests, this small...

Downtown Waterfront Market

The seasonally open Downtown Waterfront Market is a great locale for shoppers, art aficionados, and foodies to come together in an outdoor, homegrown environment that features the very best products that Albemarle residents have to offer. An...

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...

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...

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...

Dixieland Speedway

Summertime Friday nights are hot in Elizabeth City, thanks mainly to the Dixieland Speedway, a 3/8th mile dirt track that attracts stock car, go-kart and motorcycle racers from all across the eastern North Carolina region. An exciting spot with a...