New and repeat visitors to our small southern town often inquire about what’s happening. Each month, we will clue you in on what’s new in the 252 area code. This feature will include big happenings as well as little stuff that will keep you exploring Elizabeth City and our neighbors around the Albemarle Sound. Don’t forget to share your adventures by using #DiscoverECity on your photos. Paradiso Roma Ristorante Sunsets on the Pasquotank River are gorgeous and make the perfect background while enjoying your meal.[/caption] Bask in soft breezes and take in lovely harbor views from the deck of the newly opened Paradiso Roma Ristorante (35 Camden Causeway). This casual sit-down Italian restaurant, on the bank of the Pasquotank River, features tasty breadsticks, fried calamari and homemade meatballs on its menu as well as seafood items. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., the raw bar located at the top of the restaurant is open and features North Carolina oysters. Visit their Facebook page for more information. Instagrammer @deliciouselizabethcity You’ve got to love a charcuterie board, just look at all the meats and cheeses! For our foodies, we are highlighting a new food Instagrammer in the area. The Delicious Elizabeth City Instagram account (@deliciouselizabethcity) features local restaurants, bakeries and suppliers in northeastern North Carolina. Not sure where to eat? This Instagrammer showcases fabulous options to whet your appetite. Pailin’s Alley Pailin’s Alley is a great spot to enjoy outdoor dining and great atmosphere.[/caption] If you are in the downtown area during the evening, follow the sound of music wafting down Colonial Avenue to Pailin’s Alley, next to Hoppin’ Johnz New South Cuisine (606 E. Colonial Avenue). You’ll be greeted by the cheery glow emanating from twinkling vintage-style lights hanging in the newly created outdoor seating area for multiple eateries and pubs that access Pailin’s Alley. Come and enjoy beautiful fall weather that even Goldilocks would admit is ‘just right.’ Camden County Heritage Museum & Historic Jail Camden’s best-dressed prisoner On the outskirts of Elizabeth City, off Highway 158, is a new museum celebrating the history of Camden County. The Camden County Heritage Museum & Historic Jail (N.C. Hwy 343 N.) highlights local history related to the American Revolution, the construction of the Dismal Swamp Canal, and the life of Moses Grandy, a slave born in the late 1700s who years later gained his freedom and became a prominent abolitionist. The museum is open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Don’t forget to tour the jail located behind the museum with working pillories and many original features still in place. John Peel Pottery An original John Peel Pottery butter dish. At a quaint 100-year-old farmhouse located within Elizabeth City, a new creative energy is emerging. John Peel, a local artist known for creating pots with one-of-a-kind finishes and patterns, will open a wood-fired kiln. The kiln, built with the help of Estonian master kiln builder, Andres Allik, is notable for its bourry-box design in which flames are pulled down by the draft of the kiln rather than rising as they do in an open fire. Thus, this firing method gives Peel’s pieces a unique style. You can call John Peel Pottery (980 Ham Overman Road) at 252-297-1231 or 252-216-8908 and arrange a time to view his studio and work. Visit our Trip Ideas page for more reasons to visit the Elizabeth City area and our Discounts page will help you find deals on lodging and dining. Start your adventure here.
New and repeat visitors to our small southern town often inquire about goings on. Each month, we will clue you in on what’s new in the 252 area code. This feature will include big happenings as well as little stuff that will keep you exploring Elizabeth City and our neighbors around the Albemarle Sound. Don’t forget to share your adventures by using #DiscoverECity on your photos.
