Attractions

Previously known as the Pasquotank Arts Council, the Board of Directors changed the name to Arts of the Albemarle in November of 2007. It is a wonderful showplace for northeastern North Carolina artists and crafts persons to show their work. The visual arts include works in diverse styles, and the crafts included a variety of works crafted by highly skilled artisans with a full range of skills native to this area. You will find many beautiful and unique things, while still being at reasonable prices.

Elegant horse and carriage service offers historic and waterfront tours in downtown Elizabeth City, NC. Standard 30 minute tour cost is $35.00 per couple, $20.00 per person. Advance reservations required 252-619-5745.  *Note: There is a $60.00 minimum for Carolina Carriages to come into Elizabeth City regardless of number of passengers, if no other tours are running. Historic guide’s fee is extra.

From time to time, Carolina Carriages runs its service in the downtown area during special events, in which case short rides are offered for $25.00 per couple; $15.00 per person; $50.00 private carriage (2-6 persons). Call for more information on there: Historic Carriage Tours, Romantic Carriage Rides & Haunted Tours in Downtown Elizabeth City.

Come to enjoy the excitement of Dixieland Speedway’s 3/8 mile dirt oval racetrack. Located on the outskirts of Elizabeth City. Three racetracks for stockcar, go-cart and motorcycle are busy during the scheduled season that runs from April - September.

Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), located in the historic Albemarle region of northeastern North Carolina, was founded in 1891. As a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina, ECSU offers 37 baccalaureate degree programs in the basic arts and sciences and master’s degree programs in elementary education, school administration, biology, and mathematics. ECSU proudly serves a diverse student body of approximately 2,700 students, preparing them for knowledgeable, responsible participation and leadership in an ever-changing global society. ECSU … Your Place to Succeed!

ECSU POINTS OF INTEREST
Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium
Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center

ECSU Planetarium
Jimmy R. Jenkins Science Center
252-335-3759

Roebuck Stadium
Herrington Road

R.L. Vaughan Center
Herrington Road

EVENTS
January: King-Witherspoon Basketball Classic
February: Alumni Day/Winter Homecoming
March: Founder’s Day and Founder’s Day Gala
April: Viking Fest Week, Spring Arts Festival
November: Homecoming/Class Reunion Weekend
December: R.L. Vaughan Invitational Basketball Tournament

Photo appears courtesy of ECSU/University Relations & Marketing.

Take a guided tour of our solar system and venture out into the unknown depths of our universe. Under a star-filled dome, visitors will explore many wonders of astronomy, including, Is there life beyond Earth? Open year round to the public, the Planetarium operates Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. A limited number of evenings and shows are offered during special occasions. All shows are free and by reservation only.

The garden consists of eight raised beds and four elevated beds. Throughout the year, you can see demonstrations of intensified gardening techniques on small fruits and vegetables. In addition, portions of the garden have been designed as a Native Plant Habitat by NC NPS.

Will be open to the general public, daylight hours, from March 1st to November 30, 2008. With emphasis on food production by persons with a physical or mental handicap.

Taking advantage of Elizabeth City’s waterfront vista, the new Museum of the Albemarle contains exhibits and facilities enabling visitors to experience the general history of 13 counties in northeastern North Carolina.
A chronological overview of the region is presented in the 7,000-square-foot main gallery with artifacts and graphics illustrating the geography and ecology of the area in addition to perspectives on its cultural development over the past 10,000 years.

The Pines is a par 72 championship layout with five sets of tees. Golfers can play from 5,101 yards to 7,017 yards with "USGA spec." greens using a 50/50 blend of A1/A4 Bent grass which more than qualifies for a true Championship Course. The course features four par 3’s, ten par 4’s and four par 5’s with..

Fairways that consist of 419 Bermuda which is very heat tolerant and thrives on the steamy summer days of Northeastern North Carolina. Golf Digest Panelist said "every hole is a unique challenge, reminiscent of Pinehurst number 2" with nine of the greens elevated. All bunkers are lined to prevent erosion and are strategically located to more than challenge the golfer. State of the art remote and radio controlled irrigation throughout to include "fertigation" which allows for fertilizing while irrigating the course. All new 8 foot concrete cart paths were added throughout the property. Underground reservoirs were added to allow play up to 5.2 inches of rainfall during a 24 hour period. A complete training facility to include driving range, chipping area with bunkers and putting green were added.

Full Golf and Out of Town Golf Memberships are available for families and individuals. Social Memberships are also available. Contact the office for more information.

Port Discover is a new hands-on science center for kids and their families to explore and interact with the science around them. It’s a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Special attention is given to what’s unique about North Carolina’s Albemarle. Program themes include Environmental and Marine Sciences, Aviation Science, Biology, Physical Sciences, Health & Wellness, Agricultural Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.