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2026 Elizabeth City Kid Friendly Activities Guide

bedroom house in charming E  City perfec...

Your Elizabeth City adventure begins at this 2-bedroom home. Step inside to a handsome living room featuring a comfortable sectional , ideal for calming after a day of exploring. The calming bedrooms offer a peaceful getaway, while the single...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...

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

You will be close to everything when you stay at this impressive, 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
Roanoke River Lighthouse

Edenton visitors who haven't explored this northern corner of the Inner Banks in a few years may be surprised to find a new, stunning structure perched above the open sound-facing waters of Edenton Harbor. This remarkable site is the Roanoke River...

bedroom house in charming E  City perfec...

Your Elizabeth City adventure begins at this 2-bedroom home. Step inside to a handsome living room featuring a comfortable sectional , ideal for calming after a day of exploring. The calming bedrooms offer a peaceful getaway, while the single...

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

Historic Condo in the Heart of Downtown ...

Savor the vibes of city living in a cozy, historic town, also known as the “Harbor of Hospitality”! This building was constructed in the 1920's & features original wood floors & exposed brick walls. You cannot beat the location of this Vacation...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...