Location: Edenton
Top Things to do in Edenton
Top 8 Budget-friendly Things to do in Edenton, North Carolina (NC)
Edenton is a town on Albemarle Sound in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,004 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chowan County. Edenton is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. In recent years Edenton has become a popular retirement location and a destination for heritage tourism.
Restaurants in Edenton
1. Cupola House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By ch-boro
we were pleasantly surprised to find it open and two volunteers were in the home, one did the first floor the other the second floor. very informative and enjoyable, very knowledgeable about the house and town. the 2nd floor guide allowed us to go into the cupola for a very nice view of edenton
2. Barker House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
To effect and encourage preservation, restoration, and appropriate presentation of the town of Edenton and Chowan county, as a historic, educational and aesthetic place, to the benefit of the citizens of the place, and the state and of visitors!
Reviewed By carolinacones - Smithfield, United States
If you've never been to Edenton, I highly suggest stopping by the Penelope Barker House and getting tickets for the Trolley tour. There is so much history in this little town and the guides in both the Welcome Center and Trolley were so sweet and knowledgable!
3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
4. Edenton Bay Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Historic 40 minute scenic tours of Edenton Bay aboard the LIBER-TEA, a 22' all electric eco-- friendly launch. Unique photo opportunities of historic homes, Roanoke River Lighthouse and Edenton waterfront. Sunset, specialty and private charters available. Children, Senior and Military discounts. Capt. Mark L. Thesier, USCG Master 100 GT
5. Edenton Bell Battery Cannon
6. Queen Anne Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By tgregm2017
If you are with children there is a fantastic playground and play area within the area. Otherwise there are benches and kayaks that are available to take in the many sites within the park.
7. 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
The 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse is a historic museum managed by North Carolina State Historic Sites. It is open from Tue-Sat, 10-4 for guided docent tours. The Historic Edenton Visitor's Center manages the lighthouse and is located at 108 N. Broad Street.
Reviewed By W3348KYbonnieb
Fascinating history lesson and great tour by Mr. Lee with 'insider info' on the lighthouse and history of Edenton.
8. Historic Edenton State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Historic Edenton State Historic Site is a North Carolina State Historic Site and offers a wide range of tours of the historic district of Edenton, N.C. Our site includes: the Historic Edenton Visitor Center complete with exhibits, orientation film, information, and restrooms; the 1800/1827 James Iredell House, the home of one of the justices of the first U.S. Supreme Court; the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse, the most intact and longest running Colonial American Courthouses; and the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse, one of the few remaining screw-pile lighthouses in the United States. We also provide tours of the 1758 Cupola House, the 1736 St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and walking tours on the life of Harriet Jacobs, who was born into slavery in Edenton, but escaped on the Maritime Underground Railroad and became an authour and abolitionist.
Reviewed By The-Rev-at-Penn
I really like this town! It is full of NC and indeed US history, dozens of restored and lived in homes of all shapes and sizes, from an 1810 mansion lived in continuously by nine generations of one family to restored mill houses now home to retirees and young families, great old churches--don't miss Kadesh and St. Paul's--.a very cool and lively main street, a beautiful riverfront with a rare lighthouse, and more characters than Savannah, I think. It's friendly, outward gazing, and just beautiful, even on the hottest days of summer. Take a break and visit. You'll be happy you did!
