Elizabeth City is a scenic, walkable Inner Banks hub with a pleasant waterfront, charming downtown restaurants and breweries, active arts and community events, easy outdoor recreation like kayaking and trails, and the comfortable small-city vibe that makes multi-week stays genuinely enjoyable.
For bigger-city options and weekend variety, Norfolk and Virginia Beach are both about an hour’s drive away, offering major hospitals, museums, nightlife and beaches for when you want more urban amenities.