- The list below includes 26 free or cheap things to do in or near Elizabeth City, North Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, History Museums and Observatories & Planetariums.
- From Pasquotank-Camden Library to Downtown Waterfront Market, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elizabeth City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Corolla and Chesapeake.
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Located in Olde Town Portsmouth, VA, Riverview Gallery is an anchor for the area. The gallery features over 100 artists who specialize in everything from painting, drawing, and photography to woodwork, glass, and fiber.
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Many arts and science exhibits that specifically target young people can be found at the Children's Museum of Virginia. Fun, play, and hands-on activities are integrated into all the exhibits that even includes a child-sized city with a grocery store, pet area, and fire engine.
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Within the main auditorium of the Commodore Theater is a fine dining restaurant that allows guests to have a diner and movie experience in one place. The theater itself has been luxuriously restored and shows first-run movies.
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The greatest legendary sports heroes of Virginia form the exhibits within the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, which was established in 1966. Along with standard historic exhibits, there are activities where visitors can play sports and physical games.
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Western Branch Park is a community park that features traditional amenities like grills, a picnic area and playground. In addition, the park has facilities for tennis, softball, and basketball, as well as a dog park area and marked hiking trails.
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Housed within a former courthouse built in 1846, the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center is a large cultural center. Attractions include rotating art exhibits, a gallery shop, educational programs, and various special events.
37.5 Miles
River Front Park is a city park constructed along the riverside, with walking areas around the docks, scenic views, and other amenities. Visitors can fish from the piers, and the park hosts a number of special events.
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Lightship Portsmouth was built in 1915. The lightship is now the Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Patrons can view artifacts and photographs. Guests can also visit the museum gift shop. The gift shop offers a variety of historically themed gifts.
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Used as a navigational aid in the 1800's, the U.S. Lightship Portsmouth was opened as a museum after it was retired in the 1960's. It is also now listed on the National Historical Landmark registry.
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Encompassing over 165 acres, Mount Trashmore Park is a world-renowned park. The parks consists of two man-made mountains, a skate park, two playgrounds, two lakes, and multi-use paths to travel.