Attractions
Arts & Culture
Boating
Civil War Trails
Historic
Walking Tour
Outdoor
Outer Banks
Shopping &
Antiquing
Fitness & Spas
Sports &
Recreation
Design Event at Cobb Point
MOA Civil War Exhibit
Albemarle Craftman's Fair
Historic Ghost Walk
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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! Seeking a simple way to find all the artsy spots in Elizabeth City? Look here.
  Elizabeth City offers sights you don't see in most hometowns—or any other hometowns in the country. Learn more... |
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  Art galleries, museums, theater performances, national touring acts; Elizabeth City has it all. Learn more... |
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  Boating, hiking, birding—take your pick. Learn more... |
  The area offers a wide range of opportunities for recreation. Learn more... |
  North Carolina’s Outer Banks are a little more than an hour away from Elizabeth City. Learn more... |
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