Best places: Tourist attractions in Elizabeth City, United States

Vintage WWI & WWII military planes, many still in flying shape, are housed in this hangar museum.

Built in 1873, this brick lighthouse with a 220-step staircase offers views, exhibits & a gift shop.

Nature preserve on an estuary, popular for hiking & viewing of wildlife, including wild horses.

Spacious, 100-acre riverfront park boasting 18-hole disc golf course, sports & peaceful picnicking.

Park featuring a wildlife education center, a lighthouse & an art nouveau–style mansion.

👍👍 This has a few trails both walking and bicycling. Visitor center was very informative and the man at the gate was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. It's the swamp so expect bugs and snakes. Going back in fall I know it'll be beauful with all the trees. No fees.

👍👍 Beautiful lighthouse with a fascinating history….definitely worth a stop. Great place to get pictures plus lots of additional things to explore in the area!

Mile-long boardwalk with boat launches on the banks of a sound linking restaurants, marsh & forest.

Pristine maritime forest & coastline not accessible by private car, with biking trails & kayaking.

Ornate, restored 1920s mansion on Currituck Sound, with vintage furnishings & guided tours.

Bald cypress tower over this wildlife-rich swamp that offers adventures in canoeing & camping.

Regional history is showcased at this sprawling museum featuring an 18th-century farmhouse.

👍👍 Jerrassic Park is a cool little place with a bunch of dinosaurs at the entrance to the Plane Museum. Nothing fancy but cool nonetheless. Kids will love it and adults will appreciate it. It’s free and self guided. It’s a nice place to stop and stretch the legs out if you are out sightseeing or hittin...

Refuge for wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs featuring a museum with displays & a gift shop.

Riverside park offering fishing, boating, camping, horse riding, putt-putt & more. Open year-round.

City park with several ball fields, a dog run, playground, walking trail & picnic/grilling areas.

Site devoted to nature appreciation & education, with forest trails & gardens across 45 acres.

Forested wetlands offering hiking & biking trails, a visitor center & kayaking on a historic canal.