In Elizabeth City, all roads lead to something special. Whether you’re planning a family-friendly getaway packed with outdoor fun or setting out on a solo adventure to soak in our coastal charm one spot at a time, we’ve got you covered. The best part? You don’t have to spend hours planning. Choose from our pre-planned itineraries tailored to your travel style and start exploring as soon as you roll into town.
Things
To Do
in Elizabeth City
To Do
From scenic waterfront strolls to vibrant cultural experiences, Elizabeth City offers plenty of ways to make lasting memories. Whether you’re here for a day or a week, you’ll find activities to suit every interest.
Explore Elizabeth City Your Way
Elizabeth City is a place where history, culture, and nature all come together at the water’s edge. Stroll through our historic downtown, filled with charming shops, cafés, and public art, or explore the city’s past at the Museum of the Albemarle. Outdoor enthusiasts can paddle out waterways and hike local trails, while art lovers will find inspiration throughout the city’s creative spaces. Whatever your style, there’s always something new to discover in Elizabeth City.
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College of the Albemarle Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is located on College of The Albemarle’s Elizabeth City Campus. The...
Studio 511 Art & Soul
Studio 511 Art & Soul offers art for all ages and skill levels, paint parties, kids...
Arts of the Albemarle – The Center
Enjoy our local art! Home to more than 250 artists, craftsmen, photographers, and everyone in-between,...
Brothers Farm Market
Welcome to our family farm! Visit our seasonal flowers, pumpkin patch, and vegetables; say hello to our animals...
Elizabeth City Aviation Trail
The Elizabeth City Aviation Trail is a self-guided walking tour that winds through the downtown area...
Pettigrew State Park
Visitors can explore 16,000-acre Lake Phelps and its surrounding landscape by land or water at...
Weeksville Boardwalk
Located across the street from Weeksville Elementary School and part of Newbegun Creek. Weeksville Boardwalk...
South Park Sports Complex
This park features five lighted youth baseball/softball fields, a driving range, batting cages, a playground,...
Northeastern Park
This park was created in conjunction with the Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County School System. It features...
North River Game Land
Located in Camden County. The one primary dirt road through the middle of the North...
Meads Pool
The world's only roller skate shaped pool that has 500,000 gallons of water with depths...
Knobbs Creek Park
Located just north of downtown Elizabeth City, this park sits on approximately 30 acres. It...
Camden County
Hiking, biking and birding activities at Dismal Swamp State Park. Paddling along the historic Dismal...
George M. Wood Memorial Park
This Park is dedicated in memory of Mr. George Wood, a lifelong resident of Camden...
Elizabeth City Motocross
ECMX is a not-for-profit private motocross organization open to the public on select Open Practice...
Skateboard Park at Enfield
Grab your board and show your skills at Elizabeth City's skateboard park, located within the...
Paddling Our Waterways
The many waterways that flow into the Albemarle Sound offer unique and fresh opportunities for...
H2OBX Waterpark
From buried treasure and legendary pirates to windswept dunes and wild horses, the epic story...
Fishing with Mike
Mike Sweeney (Fishing with Mike) is a local fishing coach and he writes about his...
City Cue’s (Billards)
7 days a week 4-midnight Meeting all your billiard needs - setting up/recovering pool tables,...
College of the Albemarle Fenwick-Hollowell Wetlands Trail
As you drive into the College of The Albemarle's campus, watch for the entrance to...
Knobbs Creek Par 3 Golf Course
Located at the Knobbs Creek Park, this Par 3, nine-hole golf course offers a challenge...
RCE Theater
Newly renovated in 2018 by new management, the RCE Theater is looking great! Located by...
Fun Junktion Park
This park's activities include catch and release fishing, a playground for ages 0-12, wetlands boardwalk,...
Enfield Recreation Area
Located just off Ehringhaus Street on Corsair Circle and Catalina Avenue, this city athletic complex...
College Park and Boat Ramp
College Park — recently renamed from “Dog Corner Park” — to honor Elizabeth City’s three...
Elizabeth City Bridge Schedule
The bridge over the Pasquotank River/Intracoastal Waterway via the Dismal Swamp Canal (Vertical clearance –...
Mariners’ Wharf
Enjoy legendary hospitality when you tie up at Mariners’ Wharf, located on the Pasquotank River...
The Pelican Marina
Welcome to the Harbor of Hospitality! We are the Pelican Marina located just across the...
The Sawmill Park Ramp
Located on Weeksville Road and Sawmill Road. This park features a public boat ramp and...
Pasquotank River Yacht Club
Welcome to the Pasquotank River Yacht Club - or PRYC for short. We are a...
Waterfront Park
This beautiful park for outdoor recreation provides two boat ramps, picnic tables, park benches, a...
Elizabeth Street Tennis Courts
Almost surrounded by Elizabeth, Harney and Cedar Streets, the four tennis courts located at this...
Dismal Swamp State Park
Feel your daily stresses melt away as you cross the historic Dismal Swamp Canal and...
Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
If you are into boating, hiking, and birding, the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center can introduce...
Cosmopolitan Club Bingo
Nonprofit Organization Charity Organization Social Club
Albemarle Fishing Charters
We offer guided fishing charters on the Albemarle Sound and its tributaries including the Pasquotank,...
Albemarle Lanes Bowling Center
Whether you bowl with family and friends for fun or are a serious competitor, Albemarle...
Underground Railroad – Network to Freedom
The Pasquotank River is the first river in the country to receive an Underground Railroad Network...
Old Oak Grove Cemetery
Founded in the second half of the nineteenth century, the cemetery is the resting place...
Main Street Residential District Tour
For lovers of beautiful historic residential architecture, the Main Street Residential District is a fine...
Main Street Commercial District Tour
The Main Street Commercial District is a pleasant area to walk or shop. During much...
Elizabeth City State Teacher’s College Tour
This important district is the current site of the area’s premier institution of higher learning,...
Elizabeth City Civil War Trail Markers Tour
Part of the national Civil War Trails program, the “Elizabeth City Civil War Trails Tour”...
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College of the Albemarle Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is located on College of The Albemarle’s Elizabeth City Campus. The...
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Studio 511 Art & Soul
Studio 511 Art & Soul offers art for all ages and skill levels, paint parties, kids...
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Arts of the Albemarle – The Center
Enjoy our local art! Home to more than 250 artists, craftsmen, photographers, and everyone in-between,...
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Iconic Elizabeth
City
Take in waterfront sunsets, tour the Museum of the Albemarle, or explore historic streets that define the “Harbor of Hospitality.”
Hidden
Gems
Discover cozy coffee shops, tucked-away boutiques, and lesser-known landmarks that locals love to share with visitors.
Signature
Events
From waterfront festivals to holiday parades and cultural celebrations, Elizabeth City hosts events that bring the community together year-round.