Town of Elizabeth City

Surrounded by pristine waterways, one will find "One of America's Best Towns" in Elizabeth City on the Inner Banks of the Albemarle Sound region.  The town's six National Register Historic Districts stir memories of a time when Blackbeard sailed the waters, trains were still a way of life and Wilbur and Orville Wright stopped for provisions on their way to the Outer Banks.

Elizabeth City, known as the Harbor of Hospitality,® was once a major seaport where four-masted sailing ships carried goods along the eastern seaboard.  Today, the city offers 48-hour free dockage to travelers from around the world.  The Rose Buddies, its world-renowned waterfront ambassadors, greet visiting boaters with a rose, wine and cheese at Mariners' Wharf.

Ranked by Money Magazine as one of the Best Places to live on the coast, the community offers unlimited appeal to visitors of all ages and interests.  From the arts and great shopping to festivals, outdoor sports and family attractions, Elizabeth City truly has something for everyone.

Elizabeth City invites you to come and stay for a while.  You'll always feel welcome in the Harbor of Hospitality® where you can discover the good life daily.  And who knows, you may even make a little history of your own.