Elizabeth City, NC Fact Sheet

Just the Facts

Everything you need to know about Elizabeth City!

Location | Centrally located on the East Coast, Elizabeth City is situated in northeastern North Carolina halfway between Norfolk, Va., and North Carolina's Outer Banks. The approximate distance from the following cities is:

• Norfolk, VA: 49
• Outer Banks, NC: 50
• Raleigh, NC: 170
• Washington, DC: 245

How to Get There – Automobile access to Elizabeth City is available via:

• U.S. Highway 17 North, from the South (Edenton, N.C.)
• Interstate 664/64 to U.S. Highway 17 South, from the North (Norfolk, VA)
• Interstate 64 East to U.S. Highway 17 North, from West (Raleigh, NC)
• Interstate 95 South/U.S. Highway 158 East/U.S. Highway 17 South, from West (Roanoke Rapids, NC)
• U.S. Highway 158 West, from North Carolina's Outer Banks

Air Transportation | The closest international airports are Norfolk Airport (45 minutes away) and Newport News Williamsburg Airport (65 minutes away). The Elizabeth City Regional Airport, with a 7,219-foot runway, can accommodate helicopters, Lear Jets and 747s.

Waterways | Bounded by the Great Dismal Swamp to the north and the Pasquotank River to the southeast, Elizabeth City is known as the "Harbor of Hospitality®." The city's location on the Intracoastal Waterway makes it a popular stop for recreational boaters from around the world. On arrival, boaters may take advantage of 48-hour free dockage at Mariners' Wharf and a host of nearby restaurants, shops, visitors center and attractions, all within walking distance.

Weather | Elizabeth City’s climate is mild and comfortable throughout the year, with a low temperature of 32° F in January and a high of 89° F in July. To check daily weather forecasts, visit DiscoverElizabethCity.com

Elizabeth City | If you've got the time, we've got the place!

Elizabeth City is located in Northeastern North Carolina on the Intracoastal Waterway, halfway between Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks. Known as the "Harbor of Hospitality," the city has six National Register Historic Districts and is home to the Museum of the Albemarle, The Center at Arts of the Albemarle, Port Discover Hands-on Science Center and one of the largest U.S. Coast Guard air stations in the Continental United States. Nature-based travelers are drawn to the area's proximity to Dismal Swamp and the abundance of outdoor recreational offerings. For additional information, call Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-855-842-9559 or visit DiscoverElizabethCity.com.

Meetings and Conferences | As the largest city in northeastern North Carolina, Elizabeth City is an ideal meeting site, offering a beautiful waterfront and a convenient, central location. The city offers 658 hotel rooms and more than 30 venues throughout the community to accommodate groups, business conferences and events for 10 to 450 people that include society, military, education, religious and fraternal organizational meetings.

Awards and Recognitions | The Elizabeth City area is …

• Featured in the book The 100 Best Small Towns in America by Norman Crampton.
• Ranked by Money Magazine as one of "Best Places to Live on the Coast" and cited as one of the top three best retirement towns by Retirement Lifestyles in the Carolinas magazine.
• Known as the "Harbor of Hospitality®" for the tradition of handing roses to visiting boaters.
• Recognized by the National Park Service for three sites in its National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program: the Pasquotank River (the first river in the United States to receive this distinction), the Elizabeth City State University Great Dismal Swamp Boardwalk Project and the Dismal Swamp State Park.
• The recipient of the following 2012 N.C. Main Street Awards:
  • "Best Downtown Special Event or Event Series" for the Elizabeth City Historic Ghost Walk
  • Award of Merit in the "Downtown Image-Building Campaign" category for the Elizabeth City H.A.S. It! marketing program.

Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitor Bureau | For travel information and suggested itineraries, call the Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-855-842-9559 or (252) 335-5330 or go to www.VisitElizabethCity.com

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