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2026 Educational Activities Guide

Secret Treasure-1.5 acres- Amazing Backy...

Welcome to Secret Treasure — the ideal hideaway for families looking to reconnect, recharge, and discover Eastern North Carolina. Tucked away in a riverfront neighborhood, this hidden gem offers both comfort and adventure.Let the kids roam...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Beautiful 3-bedroom house with AC in Eli...

You will be close to everything when you stay at this gorgeous, centrally located home. The home is just a short distance from most key sites in Elizabeth City, including: the Coast Guard, waterfront, colleges (ECSU, College of Albemarle, Mid...

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

New Barn Apartment on 55 acres/waterfron...

Watch the horses graze, walk miles of wooded trails, kayak, swim, appreciate the beach, pet the donkeys, savor the gorgeous 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
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...

NEW LISTING! Charming Family Retreat wit...

This gorgeous vacation home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, offers aenchanting getaway ideal for families, couples, or modest groups. Located ina peaceful neighborhood, the property features roomy living areas, modernamenities, and a charmingly...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...