Welcome to North Carolina's second oldest town, Edenton, almost a storybook place, known as "The South's prettiest town." Located on Edenton Bay at the head of Albemarle Sound, this charming village features nearly three centuries of outstanding architecture behind tree-lined sidewalks and along waterfront vistas.
Just 90 miles southwest of Norfolk, Virginia, Edenton retains an extensive historic district with a wonderful assemblage of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century buildings. Downtown Edenton is lively: lined with unique shops, eateries and other businesses serving residents and visitors alike. Residents enjoy an active calendar of events covering outdoor recreation, cultural events and seasonal festivals.
Visitors can revisit the colonial past through tours of the historic district with the North Carolina State Historic Site in Edenton. Here are few must sees:
• The Chowan County Courthouse • St. Paul's Church • The Cupola House • Edenton Peanut Factory • The Life of Harriet Jacobs |
• The Barker House • James Iredell House Homesite • Cotton Mill Historic District • Maritime Underground Railroad |
Edenton has something for everyone, if you're not a history buff check out some of the local entertainment–
• Chowan Arts Council & Gallery Shop (chowanarts.org)
• Taylor Movie Theatre
• Edenton Steamers Baseball
With the mild weather of north eastern North Carolina outdoors lovers have plenty to do and plenty of time to do it! Make sure to check out these trails–
• NC Colonial Trail
• Civil War Trail
• Paddle Trails
