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2026 Elizabeth City Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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 striking waterfront, our downtown eateries, entertainment, and brewery. You'll have your own reserved parking spot...

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

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—entirely restored in 2025—this unique stay blends modern comfort with...

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

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
Plymouth and Washington County

The town of Plymouth became the first incorporated town in Washington County in 1787 when Arthur Rhodes divided 100 acres of his Brick House Plantation along the Roanoke River into lots. In its heyday, it was the fifth-largest port in North Carolina...

Walk to Waterfront: Downtown Elizabeth C...

Family Animals Welcome w/ Fee | Outdoor Living Space | Constructed in 1890Calling all history buffs and nature lovers — your Elizabeth City adventure begins here! The property's downtown location and simple access to the Pasquotank River promise...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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...

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...

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...