Things to Do in Elizabeth City & Pasquotank County
They call Elizabeth City the Harbor of Hospitality, and it earns the name. The historic downtown sits right on the Pasquotank River, about an hour from the Outer Banks. ⚓
Start on the water 🚣
Waterfront Park and Mariners' Wharf have a boardwalk, pier and boat ramps. Rent a kayak at the self-serve kiosk on South Road Street, or take a paddlewheel cruise on the Albemarle Queen.
Dig into history 🏛️
The Museum of the Albemarle covers 10,000 years of the region, and admission is free. Nearby, the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site tells a powerful part of the river's story.
Bring the kids 🧪
Port Discover is a hands-on science center downtown. In fall, Brothers Farm Market has a pumpkin patch and farm animals.
Get outside 🌲
Just north in Camden County, Dismal Swamp State Park has free trails, biking and paddling.
Mark your calendar 🎉
The NC Potato Festival takes over downtown each May, Music on the Green brings free summer concerts, and the Hot Cocoa Crawl runs from Thanksgiving weekend into the new year.