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Elizabeth City offers sights you don't see in most hometowns—or any other hometowns in the country! Discover what the locals know make our home “one of America's Best Small Towns.” After exploring some of the city's one-of-a-kind treasures, you just might decide to make your stay an extended one.
| Arts
of the Albemarle - The Center 516 East Main Street PO Box 11 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-338-6455 |
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. |
| Carolina
Carriages PO Box 301 Camden, NC 27921 252-619-5745 Contact: Martha Chedister |
Elegant horse and carriage
service offers historic and
waterfront tours in downtown Elizabeth City, NC. Standard 30 minute
tour cost. Call for price info. Advance reservations
required! *Note: There is a $75.00 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 2-6 people. Call for more information on their: Historic Carriage Tours, Romantic Carriage Rides & Haunted Tours in Downtown Elizabeth City. |
| Coast
Guard Support Center Elizabeth City Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-384-7265 Contact: Doris Creps |
United States Coast Guard Support Center in Elizabeth City, opened in 1940, is the largest Coast Guard installation in the country. Search and rescue missions are among its chief responsibilities, and it is home to the Aviation Training Center. Scenes from the motion picture "The Guardian" were filmed at the air station. |
| Dé
Tours in Elizabeth City 400 West Main Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-435-5427 Contact: Bonnie Hanbury-Calliotte |
Take a personalized walking tour of Elizabeth City at its best! Journey into the past with a tour of the historic district covering over 350 years of history. The twenty block area of historic downtown features a diverse collection of antique homes, including one of the largest collections of Antebellum buildings and homes in the state. Upon returning from the tour you will view the inside of the oldest Brick home, be treated to a complementary tea and learn about antiques from the Empire to the Eastlake period. The tour is approximately two hours and is year round, by appointment only. |
| Dixieland
Speedway 1531 Northside Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-771-5151 |
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. |
| Downtown
Waterfront Market Mariners Wharf South Water Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-338-0169 Contact: Denise Richards |
A weekly celebration of local foods, crafts and activities. Cooking and arts-and-crafts demonstrations. Music and live performances. Everything's happening during April 18th through October 31st, every Saturday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm! |
| Elizabeth
City State University 1704 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 CONTACT
INFORMATION |
 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 ECSU Planetarium Roebuck Stadium R.L. Vaughan Center |
| Elizabeth
City State University Planetarium 1704 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-335-3759 |
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. |
| Family Research Society of Northeastern
North Carolina 410 East Main Street, Suite 204 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-333-1640 |
The Family Research Society of Northeastern North Carolina, formed in 1992, is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to collect, research, preserve and exchange genealogical and historical information in the counties of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans. |
| Hide-N-Wood Gardens 923 Wellfield Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-312-4970 |
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. |
| Morgan's
Corner Motorcross Park 1026 US Hwy 158 West Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-771-8220 |
The park consists of two tracks. They are a beginner/peewee track and a 1.4 mile outdoor style track featuring many head high loamy berms, tabletops, doubles, whoops and single jumps. This track is geared for entry level riders to pro caliber racers. The tracks consist of a loamy sandy topsoil and are fully irrigated with over 130 sprinkler heads. |
| Museum
of the Albemarle 501 South Water Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-335-1453 |
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 at Elizabeth City 1525 North Road Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-335-7245 |
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 613 East Main Street Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-338-6117 |
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. |
| TCOM 190 TCOM Drive Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-330-5555 Contacts: Steve Chalker, Bob Herring, or Charlie Knauss |
Lighter-than-air ships have had a major impact on Elizabeth City’s history and economy. It is not uncommon to see Monster.com, Sanyo, Fuji Film, and other blimps flying high above the city as they make their way to the US Naval Blimp Hangar. Visitors wishing to tour the facility will get the opportunity to learn about the Navy’s lighter-than-air history in Elizabeth City as well as view the company’s plant. Tours are held on Wednesday at 3:00 pm and run 30-45 minutes. All tours need to be arranged ahead of time. |
| Weeksville
Vineyards & Cellars 1630 Salem Church Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-330-2622 Contact: Mack & Faye Sawyer |
Enjoy the rustic charm of a gently restored 1930's era farmhouse. Taste a variety of fine wines, surrounded by sweeping views of working farms. This unique combination of vineyards, wine tasting rooms, and gift shop will transport you back to a bygone ear. Immerse yourself in the calm quiet of the country, with singing birds, gentle breezes, walking paths and pond. Hours vary by season, call for season schedule. Appointments available for Group Tastings, Private Parties, and Special Events. |
Photo Credit: Museum of the Albemarle, Pedro Beildeck; Coast Guard plane and 2nd Annual Carolina Cup Regatta, Dave Lawson.