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2026 History Guide

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
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...

Beautiful new 3 bedroom townhome in Eliz...

You'll be very happy you selected this impressive townhouse to stay during your visit to Elizabeth City and surrounding area. Located mins. from eateries, shopping and our historic downtown (a must see). We are 1 hour from the Outer Banks and 45...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Beautiful new 3 bedroom townhome in Eliz...

You'll be very happy you selected this impressive townhouse to stay during your visit to Elizabeth City and surrounding area. Located mins. from eateries, shopping and our historic downtown (a must see). We are 1 hour from the Outer Banks and 45...

  • 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...

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
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...

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...

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...

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...