What to do and see in Edenton, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do

January 13, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

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. Summer House

Edenton, NC
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2. The Spa At Waterloo

503 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932-1937 +1 252-482-0988 [email protected] http://Www.thespaatwaterloo.com
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The Spa At Waterloo

3. Edenton Cotton Mill Museum of History

420 Elliott St, Edenton, NC 27932-2010 http://millvillagemuseum.org/
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Edenton Cotton Mill Museum of History

4. The James Iredell House

107 E Church St, Edenton, NC 27932-1911 +1 252-482-2637 [email protected] http://www.nchistoricsites.org/iredell/
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The James Iredell House

The James Iredell House is a North Carolina State Historic Site and was built in 1800/1827. The property of James Iredell, Sr. (one of the first members of the Supreme Court of the United States), and his wife Hannah Johnston, this house is open for guided docent tours and is managed by the Historic Edenton State Historic Site Visitor's Center on 108 N. Broad St. Call 252-482-2637 for more info.

Reviewed By sc2nc - Raleigh, United States

I appreciated the attention to detail our tour guide took here in telling the story of the house, the occupants of the land, and the context for all the buildings.

5. Cupola House

408 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932-1936 +1 252-482-2637 [email protected] http://www.cupolahouse.org/
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Cupola House

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

6. Barker House

505 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932-1937 +1 252-482-7800 http://ehcnc.org/
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4.5 based on 182 reviews

Barker House

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!

7. St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Edenton, NC http://stpauls-edenton.org/
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

8. Edenton Bay Cruises

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Edenton Bay Cruises

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

9. Edenton Bell Battery Cannon

505 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932-1937 http://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=34835
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Edenton Bell Battery Cannon

10. Edenton Baptist Church

200 S Granville St, Edenton, NC 27932-1848 +1 252-482-3217 http://www.edentonbaptist.org
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Edenton Baptist Church

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