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2026 History Guide

Tranquil house in Elizabeth City; pet-fr...

This peaceful Elizabeth City home provides the ideal hideaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether for work or for leisure, this home is located in a peaceful neighborhood centrally located within 10 mins. to anywhere in Elizabeth...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 painless access to the Pasquotank River promise...

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

Historic Condo in the Heart of Downtown ...

Savor the vibes of city living in a cozy, historic town, also known as the “Harbor of Hospitality”! This building was constructed in the 1920's & features original wood floors & exposed brick walls. You cannot beat the location of this Vacation...

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

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
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...

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...