When you come to stay at the Captain’s Quarters Inn in historic Edenton, NC, you may want to participate in a walking tour or a trolley ride at the visitor’s center. Other attractions in the area are the Somerset Plantation, Merchant Mill Pond State Park, and Hope Plantation. One can also enjoy activities such fishing and kayaking on the Albemarle Sound or golfing at Albemarle Plantation.
Events and Area Attractions
Area Events
- Fourth of July Fireworks on the waterfront
- June to Mid-August Edenton Steamers Baseball 3-time Champion summer collegiate team at Historic Hicks Stadium
- Shrimp Feast in early September
- Chowan County Fair in late September
- Peanut Festival in early October
- Candlelight Christmas tour, second weekend in December
- Seasonal Shows at Rocky Hock Playhouse
- Watch a film at the Taylor Theater
- Chowan Arts Council http://www.chowanarts.com/
Area Recreation
- Golf at Links at Mulberry Hill
- Boating Albemarle Loop
- Albemarle Plantation
- Scotch Hall Preserve
- Kayak, canoe & paddleboat rentals at Edenton Harbor. Call 252-482-2832 (or bring your own)
- Private Kayaking Tours
- Albemarle Fishing Charters
- Outer Banks (for a day trip)
- Cycling (bring your own bikes), nice flat terrain
- Merchants Millpond State Park
Shopping:
- Edenton Bay Trading Company (specialty wine, craft beer, gifts)
- Shopping in Edenton & Chowan County
- Find a wonderful selection of local art as well as gift items at the Chowan Arts Council
