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 Antique Trail of North Carolina’s Albemarle, finding great bargains at the many antique shops in the area
Visiting Jockey’s Ridge State Park and the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kitty Hawk
Exploring the wonders of the universe in the Elizabeth City State University Planetarium
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 Sound Ferry to Martin’s Vineyard and visiting the bucolic community of Knotts Island

The Library at The Pond House Inn

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 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 cup of hot tea and a warm fire in the library, with your favorite music
Canoeing in the pond, with children or a sweetheart

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

Elizabeth City has more than 70 restaurants, with something for everyone. Our favorites include:

Montero’s Restaurant – All you could want in fine dining
Toyama Japanese Restaurant – A full menu and the best sushi this side of Japan
C & H Oyster Bar – Open during the season only, the sawdust-on-the-floor place you’ve been looking for
City Wine Sellar – Live music and food on Friday nights
Cypress Creek Grill – A visit here is a must. Excellent food and a pleasant atmosphere
Grouper’s Waterfront Restaurant – Sit on the deck and watch the sun go down
Marina Restaurant – A family seafood restaurant on the water
Sonic Drive-In – The place for an old-fashioned burger and shake

Montero's Restaurant

Carolina Theatre & Grille, where you can enjoy a first-run movie and dinner, too!
Thumper’s Downtown Bar & Grill on Poindexter Street is a popular meeting place
The City Meeting Place has dance lessons on Saturday evenings
Muddy Waters Coffeehouse is the real thing—a national award winner!

Merchants Millpond State Park

The Pines at Elizabeth City

The Pointe Golf Club

Currituck Golf Club

There are 17 public golf courses in the area, including:

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

The Pines at Elizabeth City
18-holes, Par 72
(In Elizabeth City)
Pro Shop 252-335-0278

The Pointe Golf 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 252-455-9518