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2026 Elizabeth City Activities Guide

Savor the Sweetness of Sugar Pea!

Welcome to Sugar Pea! Located about a mile from downtown Elizabeth City, this freshly refreshed 3 bedroom/2 bath townhome has everything you'll need to make your stay memorable! You'll savor a completely supplied kitchen complete with a coffee maker...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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
Hyde county, NC

This Northeastern North Carolina county - surrounded by the Pamlico Sound, the Alligator and Pungo Rivers, home to North Carolina's largest natural lake --Lake Mattamuskeet--, and bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway - is known as "the land of many...

Tranquil house in Elizabeth City with po...

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
Mulberry Hill House

The Mullberry Hill house has been an acclaimed residence along the banks of the Albemarle Sound for centuries, and today, visitors in the market for an elite and relaxing stay can enjoy the unique Mulberry Hill Inn's undeniable charm and prestige...

A place to unwind and unplug!

Have you been wanting to get away? I mean REALLY get away...unplug (no screens), relax and relax? If so? Then LL Cottage is the place for you! We are just off Rt 17...15 min from Downtown Elizabeth City (Breweries Music & Art), Dismal Swamp...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Elizabeth City State University

Although small, the diverse and distinctive Elizabeth City has a world of opportunities that span all interests, many of which can be studied in detail at the acclaimed Elizabeth City State University. This institution, and home of the ECSU Vikings...

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...

Arts of the Alemarle

The Arts of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City is a multi-faceted center that features arts in all mediums, from live theater and music to the showcased works of more than 250 local and regional artists, craftsmen and photographers. Ever-changing with...

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...

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City

Outer Banks and Inner Banks Coast Guard personnel, as well as Coast Guard recruits from all over the nation, are very much familiar with the Coast Guard Air Station (CGAS) in Elizabeth City. This flagship station has been instrumental in leading the...

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...

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...

Encore Theatre Company

There's no question that the small southern Elizabeth City is growing in population, prestige, and overall culture, and the Encore Theatre Company is doing a fine and longstanding job of making this transition come to fruition. The company, which...