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Attractions

Arts of the Albemarle
252-338-6455

Located on Main Street in downtown Elizabeth City, showcases and promotes fine art and traditional crafts of both regional and local artists and artisans featuring shows and regional competitions.

www.artsofthealbemarle.com

Elizabeth City State University Planetarium
252-335-3759
Located on the campus of Elizabeth City State University, presents multimedia productions under the stars on a variety of topics including: space exploration, science fiction, current astronomy and laser shows. Reservations are required with a minimum group size of 10.

Episcopal Cemetery
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Located on Ehringhaus Street in Elizabeth City, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It contains an important collection of gravestones and cast iron fences. Founded in 1828. Free access.

Six National Historic Register Districts
252-335-4365
Accessible by self-guided tour including the largest collection of antebellum homes in the state which features African-American History and Aviation History including stops where the Wright Brothers bought supplies and provisions on their way to Kitty Hawk.

Mariners' Wharf
252-335-5330
Located on the waterfront in Elizabeth City. Free dockage for 48 hours on the Intracoastal Waterway. Legendary Rose Buddies greet each boat with a rose and a warm welcome.

Museum of The Albemarle
252-335-1453
Located on Highway 17 South in Elizabeth City, is home to permanent and temporary galleries featuring the story of the people who dwelled in the Albemarle region from the Native Americans and African-Americans to the first English-speaking colonists, adventurers, fishermen and farmers. Serves as a regional museum branch of the North Carolina Museum of History.

Camden County Heritage Museum
252-338-1919
Camden County Heritage Museum in Camden is housed in the former Camden County jail (circa 1910.) The second story cells have been fully restored and are open to the public. Documents the history of Camden County with changing exhibits.

College of The Albemarle Community Center Auditorium
1-800-335-9050
A 1,000 seat venue, offers entertainment for the entire family including a variety of productions from orchestra performances to seasonal celebrations and musicals.

Encore Theatre Company
252-338-3382
Encore Theatre Company is a local theatrical group with performances held November through May at the Main Street Stage in downtown Elizabeth City on Main Street. For those who crave drama or comedy, this local group of performers is sure to entertain all.

www.encoretheatre.org

Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center
252-335-3359

The Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center offers a welcoming atmosphere for entertainment in a 1,000 seat venue with an amphitheater on site.

Tours
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Need help customizing the tour you need to suit your group? Contact the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information.

Golf/Driving Range
Tee off at area golf courses and the local golf park –

Knobbs Creek Par 3
252-335-1424
Located at 200 East Ward Street open year round- 9 holes, par 3. FMI: .

Matthews Creek Par 3 Golf Course
252-330-2229
Located at 733 Dryridge Road day and night golfing under the lights – 9 holes, par 3.

The Pines At Elizabeth City
252-335-0278
Located at 1525 North Road Street – semi-private open year round 18 holes, par 7.

Albemarle Golf Park
252-331-2199

- Albemarle Golf Park golf driving range located at 111 Capital Trace in South Park Commercial Center off of Weeksville Road offers covered tees, snack bar and newly added batting cages for fun for the entire family.

Albemarle Area Regional Golf Courses- There are eleven golf courses within the Albemarle area which include award winning courses.

Racetracks

Dixieland Motorsports Complex
252-771-5151

Dixieland Motorsports Complex located on the outskirts of Elizabeth City is an oval dirt track 3/8 mile long. Three racetracks for stockcar, go-cart and motorcycle are busy during the scheduled season which runs from April - September.

Theaters

Carolina Theatre & Grille
252-337-7600
Carolina Theatre & Grille in downtown Elizabeth City offers modern day movies within an historical setting plus dinner if you please!

Gateway Cinema
252-338-3937
Gateway Cinema located adjacent to Southgate Mall in Elizabeth City features discount matinee passes.



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