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2026 Elizabeth City Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Historic Manor w/ Screened Porch in Eliz...

Constructed in 1857 | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee | < 1 Mi to Downtown & Waterfront ParkKick off your next hideaway at this roomy vacation rental in Elizabeth City. Boasting 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a striking front porch with rocking chairs, and a...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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 charming 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
Dismal Swamp History

In the midst of the metropolitan area known as Hampton Roads, Virginia, and extending well into North Carolina, there is a unique primeval forest inhabited by a variety of mammals, 21 species of reptiles, 58 species of turtles, lizards, salamanders...

A place to unwind and unplug!

Have you been wanting to get away? I mean REALLY get away...unplug (no screens), relax and relax? If so? Then LL Cottage is the place for you! We are just off Rt 17...15 min from Downtown Elizabeth City (Breweries Music & Art), Dismal Swamp...

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

3-bedroom house in delightful Elizabeth ...

Get ready to relax in this 3-bedroom home in Elizabeth City. The beautiful space features two queen beds, a twin bed, and a bunk bed, ideal for families or groups. With two bathrooms, mornings are simple and anxiety-complimentary. Guests savor a...

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

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...

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...