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2026 Elizabeth City Kid Friendly Activities Guide

New Barn Apartment on 55 acres/waterfron...

Watch the horses graze, walk miles of wooded trails, kayak, swim, savor the beach, pet the donkeys, appreciate the impressive 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
Columbia, NC

The small town of Columbia, located approximately 45 miles west of the Outer Banks, is a rising star along the central North Carolina coastline. An anchor of the informally named "Inner Banks" region, this small community of less than 1,000...

2-bedroom Efficiency studio in peaceful ...

Consider this apartment your home away from home while you visit Elizabeth City. Wake up to freshly brewed in room Keurig (pods included). This enchanting space features two bedrooms, including one king bed and one queen bed, ideal for a restful...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

bedroom house in charming E  City perfec...

Your Elizabeth City adventure begins at this 2-bedroom home. Step inside to a handsome living room featuring a comfortable sectional , ideal for calming after a day of exploring. The calming bedrooms offer a relaxing getaway, while the single...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Colonial Park

Visitors to Edenton's Colonial Park will find a veritable world of local attractions and gorgeously scenic landscapes just minutes away from the expansive parking area. A postcard-perfect place to picnic, paddle, or just take off for a leisurely...

3-bedroom house in pleasant Elizabeth Ci...

Get ready to relax in this 3-bedroom home in Elizabeth City. The space features two queen beds, a twin bed, and a bunk bed, ideal for families or groups. With two bathrooms, guests can appreciate plenty of privacy and convenience. The home stays...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...