Albemarle-NC.com logo

2026 Elizabeth City Kid Friendly Activities Guide

3-bedroom house in pleasant Elizabeth Ci...

Get ready to relax in this 3-bedroom home in Elizabeth City. The space features two queen beds, a twin bed, and a bunk bed, ideal for families or groups. With two bathrooms, guests can appreciate plenty of privacy and convenience. The home stays...

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

Private Riverfront Retreat - Just outsid...

Gated private and secluded riverfront getaway just outside of town with simple access to Interstate 17. Electronic gate to access the property. Property is protected by a privacy fence that extends all the way to the river and mature trees provide...

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

Cozy, Historic downtown retreat, walk to...

Feel Elizabeth City like a local in this 1-bedroom apartment. The space features a comfortable queen bed and a calming bathroom equipped with a hair dryer. Guests savor a phenomenal balance of heating and AC, making it painless to relax no matter...

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

Visitors to Edenton's Colonial Park will find a veritable world of local attractions and gorgeously scenic landscapes just minutes away from the expansive parking area. A postcard-perfect place to picnic, paddle, or just take off for a leisurely...

Boat & Fish: Waterfront Gem on Pasquotan...

Walk to Downtown | Community Boat Slip | Water Vistas | Day Trips to Kitty HawkThis 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental condo in Elizabeth City places you right on the Pasquotank River, offering the ideal setting for relaxation and water-based fun...

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

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...

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...