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Descriptions of featured area attractions are listed below.


1) HISTORIC HOPE PLANTATION
1803 mansion features outstanding 18th and early 19th century furnishings.

2) HISTORIC EDENTON
Guided tours include 18th century buildings, a unique gift shop, and audio-visual presentations.

3) KNOTTS ISLAND FERRY/ MACKEY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
7,000 acres feature hiking and biking trails, auto tour route, and boating access.

4) CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE
70 miles of beach along the Outer Banks, for fishing, beachcombing, birding, and sightseeing of several historic structures.

5) ALLIGATOR RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Home for birds, reptiles, and mammals. Wildlife and canoe/kayak trail.

6) THE ELIZABETHAN GARDENS
16th century memorial to Sir Walter Raleigh's ill-fated colony.

7) NEWBOLD-WHITE HOUSE
North Carolina's oldest house built in 1685, features 17th century furnishings.

8) THE LOST COLONY
Entertaining outdoor drama that tells the story of the first English settlers in the New World, first opened in 1937.

9) WRIGHT BROTHERS NATIONAL MEMORIAL
Interpretive exhibits, reproduction of the 1903 Wright Flyer and 1902 Wright Glider, 1903, campsite living quarters, and the first flight grounds.

10) HALIFAX STATE HISTORIC SITE
The American Revolution's rallying point for patriots.

11) OCRACOKE VILLAGE
Fishing village on scenic Silver Lake with quaint homes and cemeteries, wild ponies, sport fishing, and vast beaches.

12) HERTFORD HISTORIC DISTRICT
Self-guided tour of buildings as early as 1772.

13) S-SHAPED BRIDGE
1929 bridge is unique in the United States.

14) ELIZABETH CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT
Self-guided walking tour highlights historic structures and sites.

15) MUSEUM OF THE ALBEMARLE
Interprets the local heritage and history.

16) WATERMARK ASSOCIATION OF ARTISANS
This craft-producing cooperative offers products sold around the world.