What to do in Elizabeth City

SOME FAVORITE NORTH CAROLINA EXPERIENCES

• Exploring Elizabeth City’s six Historic Districts, admiring the many antebellum mansions and learning of the City’s fascinating history.
• Enjoying a play at the Encore Theatre, or the Playhouse of the College of the Albemarle.
• Shopping in the Pasquotank Arts Council Gallery, on Main Street.
• Enjoying lunch and a decadent dessert at one of Elizabeth City’s delightful restaurants, and then returning to the Inn for a nice, quiet nap.
• Following the Antiques Trail of North Carolina’s Albemarle, finding great bargains at the many antique shops in the area.
• Visiting Jockey’s Ridge and the Wright Brothers memorial at Kitty Hawk.
• Exploring the wonders of the universe in the Elizabeth City State University Planetarium.
• Taking a Good Ol’ Days historical harbor tour on the Westwind.
• Taking a journey through the history of the area at the Museum of the Albemarle.
• Spending the day exploring the Outer Banks.
• Taking the Currituck ferry to the winery and visiting the bucolic community of Knotts Island.

OUR INN FAVORITES

• Waking up early to watch the sun rise on the Pasquotank River, with a hot mug of coffee and then breakfast on the deck.
• Taking a picnic basket to the island gazebo, for a romantic, private lunch.
• Reading in an Adirondack chair by the water, watching the ducks, geese and herons.
• Resting in the hammock, distracted only by birds and beauty.
• Enjoying a glass of wine or a mug of cider and a warm fire in the library, with your favorite music.
• Canoeing in the pond, with children or a sweetheart.

ACTIVE PURSUITS FOR THE ADVENTURER

• Bicycling, walking, or running along the river’s edge, under the shade of overhanging trees.
• Swimming in the tea-colored water of the Pasquotank River.
• Splashing in the surf at the Outer Banks.
• Fishing in the river, or deep sea fishing, with one of our many chartered boats in the area.
• Kayaking in the river or the sound.
• Birdwatching: Elizabeth City is a Bird Sanctuary.

RESTAURANTS

Elizabeth City has more than 60 restaurants, with something for everyone. Our favorites include:

• West End Station is all you could want in fine dining.
• Roma’s Italian Restaurant is the real thing! Ask the chef to sing for you.
• Toyama Japanese Restaurant has a full menu and the best sushi this side of Japan.
• C&H Oyster Bar, open during the season only, is the sawdust-on-the-floor place you’ve been looking for.
• The City Wine Sellar offers fine wines and great deli fare, with scrumptious desserts.
• A visit to Cypress Creek Grill is a must. Excellent food and a pleasant atmosphere.
• Grouper’s on the water. Sit on the deck and watch the sun go down.
• Marina Restaurant is a family seafood restaurant on the water.
• Sonic Drive-In is the place for an old-fashioned burger and shake
• Colonial Restaurant, where the locals meet, offers simple fare and great country diner ambiance.

A LITTLE NIGHT LIFE

• Level’s is a lively site! Karaoke on Wednesday, live music on Friday and Saturday, special acts and events.
• Carolina Theatre and Grille, where you can enjoy a first-run movie and dinner, too!
• Thumper’s bar and grill on Poindexter street is a popular meeting place for late-night breakfast.
• The City Meeting Place has dance lessons on Wednesday evenings.
• Muddy Waters Coffee House is the real thing---a national award winner!

SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS AND HOLIDAY EVENTS

• Bike Rack in June
• Potato Festival May on the waterfront
• Harbor Nights First Friday nights on the waterfront during the summer months.
• Ghost Walk Friday and Saturday nights in mid-October
• Craftsman’s Fair Late October
• Moth Boat Regatta Mid-September
• Bull Bash in July
• Speed boat races in September

AREA ATTRACTIONS

• The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
• Merchant’s Millpond State Park
• Newbold-White House
• Hope Plantation
• Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
• Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
• Knott’s Island

REAL ESTATE

Kara Mayes, Realtor specializing in Northeastern NC homes and waterfront property sales.
email: karamayes@williamewood.com   

GOLF

Among 17 public courses in the area are:

Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation
6,431 yards, 18-holes, Par 72 PGA
(About 30 minutes driving time)
Pro Shop 252-426-5555

Pine Lakes Country Club
18-holes, Par 72
(In Elizabeth City)
Pro Shop 252-335-0278

Carolina Golf & Country Club
7,000 yards, 18 holes, Par 72
(About one hour driving time)
Pro Shop 252-491-8388

Kilmarlic Golf Club
6,500 yards, 18 holes, Par 72 PGA
(About one hour driving time)
Pro Shop 252-491-4220

Sea Scape Golf Links
6,469 yards, 18 holes, Par 72
(About one hour driving time)
Pro Shop 252-261-2158

Nags Head Golf Links
6,100 yards, 18-holes, Par 72
(About one hour driving time)
Pro Shop 252-441-8073

Currituck Golf Club
6,885 yards, 18 holes, Par 72 PGA
(About one hour driving time)
Pro Shop 888-453-9400