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2026 History Guide

NEW! Historic Elegance in the Heart of E...

**Historic Elegance in the Heart of Elizabeth City – 4BR, 3BA**Step into timeless appeal with this charmingly restored 1915 home located inthe sought-after Northside Historic District of Elizabeth City. With itsoriginal millwork, huge staircase...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Secret Treasure-1.5 acres- Amazing Backy...

Welcome to Secret Treasure — the ideal hideaway for families looking to reconnect, recharge, and discover Eastern North Carolina. Tucked away in a riverfront neighborhood, this hidden gem offers both comfort and adventure.Let the kids roam...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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
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...

NEW! Historic Elegance in the Heart of E...

**Historic Elegance in the Heart of Elizabeth City – 4BR, 3BA**Step into timeless appeal with this charmingly restored 1915 home located inthe sought-after Northside Historic District of Elizabeth City. With itsoriginal millwork, huge staircase...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Asa Biggs House

The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...

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...

North Carolina Estuarium

The North Carolina Estuarium is one of the highlights of Little Washington's downtown scene, and for good reason. The 12,500 square foot structure, which has served as an educational center since it was first managed by the Partnership for the...

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...

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...