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Attractions
Arts & Culture
Boating
Civil War Trails
NEW! Historic Walking Tour
Outdoor
Outer Banks
Shopping & Antiquing
Fitness & Spas
Sports & Recreation


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There is something for everyone in Elizabeth City...today the city is a distinctive Main Street community with six historic districts, including the waterfront where the famous Moth Boat was created in 1929. Our town boasts a state university—once home to Roots author Alex Haley—and two Colleges; the largest Coast Guard air base in the country; and a new Museum of the Albemarle. So come and stay a while at Elizabeth City—where there really is something for everyone—and discover the good life daily!

Attractions
Elizabeth City offers sights you don't see in most hometowns—or any other hometowns in the country. Learn more...
Shopping
Find the perfect gift or discover a collectible treasure in Elizabeth City. Learn more...
Arts & Culture
Art galleries, museums, theater performances, national touring acts; Elizabeth City has it all. Learn more...
Spas & Salons
Come to Elizabeth City to treat your body right. Learn more...
Outdoor
Boating, hiking, birding—take your pick. Learn more...
Sports
The area offers a wide range of opportunities for recreation. Learn more...
Outer Banks
North Carolina’s Outer Banks are a little more than an hour away from Elizabeth City. Learn more...