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2025 Elizabeth City 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
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...

Water Front Condo with Boat Slip: The Do...

Located on the Pasquotank River, The Dock House provides a calming escape in the center of Elizabeth City. This waterfront condo blends the calm of riverside living with simple access to downtown. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Pocosin Arts Center

The Pocosin Arts Center is a relatively new project managed by the North Carolina Arts Council, and is sponsored by a number of charitable organizations and local businesses that generously have dedicated a completely scenic space where local and...

Elizabeth City Abode w/ Fenced Yard, Nea...

Savor a memorable stay at this bright bungalow in the heart of Elizabeth City, NC! Located just 1 mile from the Pasquotank River and local hotspots like the Museum of the Albemarle, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental makes it simple to discover...

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

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
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...