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2026 Educational Activities Guide

Savor the Sweetness of Sugar Pea!

Welcome to Sugar Pea! Located about a mile from downtown Elizabeth City, this freshly remodeled 3 bedroom/2 bath townhome has everything you'll need to make your stay memorable! You'll appreciate a completely supplied kitchen complete with a coffee...

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

Tranquil house in Elizabeth City; pet-fr...

This peaceful Elizabeth City home provides the ideal hideaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether for work or for leisure, this home is located in a peaceful neighborhood centrally located within 10 mins. to anywhere in Elizabeth...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Columbia Theater

One of Columbia's "newest" attractions happens to reside in one of its most prestigious old downtown buildings. The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center is a widely successful project of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources...

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 gorgeous waterfront, our downtown eateries, entertainment, and brewery. You'll have your own reserved parking spot...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Halifax County, NC

The western-most county in the Albemarle Region, Halifax bridges the coastal plain and the piedmont. The Roanoke River, a colonial trade route linking the interior of the state with the Albemarle Sound, brought the towns of Halifax, Weldon, Roanoke...

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 gorgeous waterfront, our downtown eateries, entertainment, and brewery. You'll have your own reserved parking spot...

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

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...

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...

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...