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2026 Elizabeth City Kid Friendly Activities Guide

Elizabeth City Vacation Rental: Gazebo w...

Escape to North Carolina when you book a stay at this striking Elizabeth City vacation rental! Located only 1 mile from the shores of the Pasquotank River, the 3-bedroom, 2-bath manor includes all the basics. It also features top-tier perks, like a...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Penelope Barker House

The Barker House, the notable residence of one of Edenton's most famous citizens of all time, Penelope Barker, is a stunning attraction in more ways than one. The stately white home with a unique brick base and three stories of elite living space is...

Stay Downtown on Historic Main St.

Come stay in our completely furnished 1 bedroom apartment downtown in the historic district on Main St. You'll be one block from our impressive waterfront, our downtown eateries, entertainment, and brewery. You'll have your own reserved parking spot...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Columbia Theater

One of Columbia's "newest" attractions happens to reside in one of its most prestigious old downtown buildings. The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center is a widely successful project of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources...

Fully restored historic apartment in Dow...

Welcome to Pool’s Porch, a striking, thoughtfully curated apartment located in the heart of downtown Elizabeth City. Located on Main Street in the oldest building in town—completely restored in 2025—this unique stay blends modern comfort with...

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

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
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...

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...

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...