Travel Planners

Tour Headquarters

Historic Edenton State Historic Site

108 North Broad Street - 252-482-2637 (Convenient Bus Parking)
A large selection of activities including Interpreted Site Tours, Period Workshops, and "hands on-make and take" Colonial Crafts Activities. Interpreted tours are conducted at various times throughout the day or by scheduling in advance, Tuesday - Saturday, varying in length and nominal pricing. The site emphasizes Edenton's rich history including the Revolutionary War and Civil War eras. Student and Adult Tours. To learn more about the offerings visit: historicsites.nc.gov/Edenton

Penelope Barker House Welcome Center

505 South Broad Street - 252-482-7800
Home of  Penelope Barker, organizer of the 1774 Edenton Tea Party, Trolley Tours Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 10:30, 12:00, 2:30 embark from this location year round.  Trolley Tours are also available on Sundays April - through October  11:30, 1:00.  The center is open daily 10 am - 5 pm /at present closed Tuesdays with exhibits, rest rooms and a very nice Gift and Book Shop.  To learn more about the offerings visit:  ehcnc.org

See Edenton from the Water!

Take a boat tour aboard the “Liber-Tea.” Don’t just settle on seeing Edenton by walking our streets. Go out on the water and see it from our beautiful Edenton Bay! edentonbaycruises.com
Tours are available April - October Thurs - Mon (weather dependent) or upon request.

 

Cultural Activities

Chowan Arts Council

112 West Water Street - 252-482-8005 (Convenient Bus Parking)
The Gallery Shop features paintings, pottery, hand-crafted jewelry, fiber arts and much more. There are rotating gallery exhibits and openings monthly. Created offerings are always available. To learn more about the offerings and events taking place visit:  chowanarts.com

 

Fishing Tradition

Edenton National Fish Hatchery

1104 West Queen Street - 252-482-4118 (Convenient Bus Parking)
On the Charles Kuralt Trail, Fish the ponds - Enjoy the new aquarium - Exhibits - Walk the trail. fws.gov/edenton/

 

Theatre

Live Christian Drama - Rocky Hock Playhouse

749 Virginia Road - Nixon's Catering Banquet Facility - 252-482-4621 (Convenient Bus Parking)
Matinee and evening luncheon and dinner performances year-round of full-length, Broadway-style Musicals. To learn more about the plays visit: rockyhockplayhouse.com

 

Suggested Itineraries

All Day Tour

  • Arrive at the Visitor Center in the morning
  • Restroom break and 14 minute audio presentation on the history of Edenton
  • Tour one, two, three or four public buildings or 1/2 take the trolley tour and others tour one of the buildings and then reverse
  • Lunch at one of the area restaurants
  • Take in a matinee performance at the Rocky Hock Playhouse (3 miles from Town)
  • Return home

Edenton Hub - Regional Highlighted Options

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East

Behind the Scene Tours

  • Penelope Barker House Welcome Center features tours on period furniture
  • Private Homes Tours  through the Penelope Barker House Welcome Center
  • Guided Historic Building Tours; Custom Group tours and guided step-on coach tours; Architectural, Harriet Jacobs, African-American & Behind the Scenes & Underground Railroad thematic tours are available through Historic Edenton State Historic Site Visitor Center   

Airports Serving our Area

  • Norfolk International - 757-857-3200 (90 Miles)
  • Raleigh/Durham International - 919-840-2123 (150 Miles)
  • Pitt-Greenville - 252-758-4707 - (90 Miles)

Accommodations for Groups

Hampton Inn - 252-482-3500 - edenton.hamptoninn.com
Katrina Barnes, Group Rates, Comp Room & discount for driver with 15+ rooms, Comp Breakfast, Baggage Handling, Motorcoach Parking, Handicapped Accessible

Inner Banks Inn - 252-482-3641 - innerbanksinn.com
Susan Beckwith for Group Rates, Comp Room & discount for driver with 15+ rooms. Three Course Breakfast, Baggage Handling, Motorcoach Parking, Handicapped Accessible Accommodations