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2026 Elizabeth City Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Charming 2-bedroom house in Elizabeth Ci...

This cozy, detached home sits along a peaceful side road, not far from VA Beach to the north, OBX to the south, and the striking Albemarle Sound just a few mins. away. This space is designed for comfort with an refreshed kitchen, bedrooms, full...

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

Stay Downtown on Historic Main St.

Come stay in our completely furnished 1 bedroom apartment downtown in the historic district on Main St. You'll be one block from our charming waterfront, our downtown eateries, entertainment, and brewery. You'll have your own reserved parking spot...

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

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 alluring new home located above a four stall active horse barn. Located 15 mins. from gorgeous downtown Elizabeth City, NC.

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

Brew House Historic downtown Apartment

Welcome to Brew House, a comfortable and chic apartment located in the heart of downtown Elizabeth City, NC. This apartment is part of a unique collection of themed stays, each designed to celebrate the local character and appeal of Elizabeth...

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

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...

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...

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...