Mayor Touts Elizabeth City's Many Great Restaurants
Arts of the Albemarle Center Showcases Art and Theater
Dismal Swamp State Park Is the Place for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Mayor Touts Elizabeth City's Many Great Restaurants

Sometimes Steve Atkinson likes a thick rib-eye steak, and other times he’s in the mood for fresh scallops and jumbo shrimp. And he always tries to leave room for dessert.

Arts of the Albemarle Center Showcases Art and Theater

The old Lowry-Chesson Building in downtown Elizabeth City had stood shuttered and vacant since 2001.

Dismal Swamp State Park Is the Place for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Dismal Swamp State Park covers more than 14,000 acres of protected land on the North Carolina-Virginia state line, and the park is open year-round for recreation.

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Elizabeth City By the Numbers

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Quality of Life in Elizabeth City, NC

Known as the Harbor of Hospitality, Elizabeth City, NC, is a waterfront community on the eastern seaboard, just 45 minutes from the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area of Virginia and adjacent to North Carolina’s legendary Outer Banks. Among its many accolades, Elizabeth City has been named one of “The 100 Best Small Towns in America” three times. As the site of one of the busiest air stations in the U.S. Coast Guard, Elizabeth City houses a variety of businesses contributing to the area’s aviation industry, which has become the backbone of the local economy. The Arts of the Albemarle Center is the cultural hub of Elizabeth City, home to the Jaquelin Jenkins art gallery, the Maguire Theatre and the Encore Theatre Company.

Real Estate
Bayside Manor is Elizabeth City's Most Storied Home
One of the most beautiful homes in eastern North Carolina has carried Elizabeth City’s history through the ages and into the future. Bayside Manor, which sits amidst a 10-acre wooded area, was built FULL ARTICLE
Culture
Encore Theatre Company Expands Into Albemarle Center
Encore Theatre Company was used to staging productions in cramped quarters. But those days are over with the troupe’s move to the second and third floors of the three-story Arts of the Albemarle FULL ARTICLE
Food
N.C. Potato Festival Pulls Out All the Stops for Spuds
Each spring, the North Carolina Potato Festival takes root in downtown Elizabeth City. The event has been on Elizabeth City’s calendar since 2001, but the statewide potato celebration dates back to FULL ARTICLE

Recent Articles

Fun Things To Do in Elizabeth City
Discover all that Elizabeth City has to offer, from scenic natural getaways to cultural art exhibits. Create your own memorable experiences with FULL ARTICLE
Where to Walk Your Dog in Elizabeth City
Dogs and owners will enjoy a long walk along the waterfront, just past the Museum of the Albemarle. See the graceful shapes of moth boats gliding FULL ARTICLE
The Pines at Elizabeth City Offers Golf at its Finest
There is only one 18-hole golf course in Elizabeth City. But what a course it is. The Pines at Elizabeth City is a championship-level course that has FULL ARTICLE
Elizabeth City, NC, Economy Fueled by U.S. Coast Guard and Support Companies
Since the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station opened in 1940, Elizabeth City has been in the business of flight. A variety of businesses contribute to the FULL ARTICLE

Digital Magazine

Read the 2010 edition of Images Elizabeth City magazine sponsored by the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Elizabeth City magazine on your computer screen.
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The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of the Elizabeth City area business community. A variety of programs meet member needs and promote community growth. Join the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce here.