Welcome to Elizabeth City, NC!

Located on a strategic bend along the Pasquotank River, Elizabeth City, North Carolina became a staging point for excursions throughout the Inner and Outer Banks of North Carolina by adventurers from pirates to the Wright brothers. Visit Elizabeth City for fun things to do and as the perfect place to start your North Carolina coastal adventure to over 1,001 cultural and outdoor experiences.

The safety of our visitors and residents is our highest priority. Please click the links below to read the latest information on how COVID-19 is affecting the Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County area and ways for local businesses to reopen safely.