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2026 Elizabeth City Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Riverside Living with Easy Access to Dow...

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

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

Welcoming 2-bedroom house in charming El...

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

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

Elizabeth City Home w/ Fire Pit < 1 Mi t...

Spend your next Carolina hideaway staying in style at this beautiful Elizabeth City vacation rental! Featuring a backyard patio complete with a fire pit and gas grille, this private and secluded 3-bed, 2.5-bath home is ideal for unwinding after a...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Riverside Living with Easy Access to Dow...

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

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...