Wednesday, April 2, 2008
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Fun Things
- Explore regional history through exhibits and hands-on activities at Museum of the Albemarle (501 S Water St, 252-335-1453)
- "Take Tea" after a personalized historic walking tour (De'Tours, 252-435-5427)
- Check out live music Friday nights at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery & Deli (102 N Water St, 252-335-1163)
- Roam the Pasquotank River on a Good Ol' Days Harbor Tour (252-202-8913)
- Dinner and a movie in an historic theatre (115 N Poindexter, 252-337-7600)
- Check out the local talent in an Encore Theatre production at Main Street Stage (609 E Main St, 252-338-3382)
- Enjoy a pot of tea and scones at Harbour Tea House (200 S Poindexter St, 252-331-1221)
- Trot around downtown in a horse and carriage (Carolina Carriages, 252-619-5745)
- Buy cool shoes at Gregg Shoes (510 E Main St, 252-338-6596)
- Visit Cypress Creek Grill for some Tex-Mex, Creole and Gulf Coast seafood favorites (113 S Water St, 252-334-9915)
- Relax with a massage at Stillwaters Salon & Day Spa (104 W Main St, 252-338-1011)
- Take a guided tour of our solar system at ECSU Planetarium (Jenkins Science Bldg, ECSU Campus, 252-335-3SKY)
- Cheer a local softball team at Enfield Recreation Area (behind Bojangle's, 801 Ehringhaus St) **Seasonal**
- Sample wine at the 1st Wednesday Wine Tasting at The City Wine Sellar (102 N Water St, 252-335-1163)
- Par 3 at night at Matthew Creek 9-hole Par 3 course (733 Dryridge Rd, 252-330-2229)
- Play a Par 3 course at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center (200 E Ward St, 252-335-1424)
- Have a picnic at Waterfront Park (Water Street, across from Museum of the Albemarle)
- Participate in a poetry reading or attend a book signing at Page After Page Bookstore (111 S Water St, 252-335-7243)
- Rock climb or swim a few laps at the YMCA (1240 N Road St, 252-334-9622)
- Enjoy an Historic Walking Tour of the many historic districts
- Browse local art at Arts of the Albemarle (609 E Main St, 252-338-6455)
- Spend an afternoon at The Museum of the Albemarle (501 S Water Street, 252-335-1453)
- Check out the hogs at Outer Banks Harley Davidson (1223 US Hwy 17 South, 252-338-8866)
- Buy cute kids clothing at Puddleducks (406 S Griffin St #B, 252-338-8862)
- Return to your childhood with nostalgic toys at Toys Etc (406 S Griffin St #A2, 252-335-0620)
- Visit with Santa or the Easter Bunny at Southgate Mall *Seasonal* (1409 W Ehringhaus St, 252-338-2848)
- Taste the best NC BBQ at Bob-B-Qs (407 S Griffin St, Apt S, 252-331-7791)
- Devour a filet and sip a martini at Montero's Restaurant (414 McArthur Drive, 252-331-1067)
- Try some soul food at Caribbean Cuisine (311A S Hughes Blvd, 252-338-0048)
- Shop in charming Downtown Elizabeth City
- Try the Best Reuben in town at The City Wine Sellar (Downtown, 102 N Water Street, 252-335-1163)
- Watch the big game on one of the large screen TVs at Levels Downtown (400 E Colonial Ave, 252-338-5288)
- Chomp on the best hamburger in town and play some pool at Thumper's Downtown Bar & Grille (200 N Poindexter St, 252-333-1775)
- Have a down-home, Southern-style meal at The Colonial Restaurant...and meet some interesting locals (418 E Colonial Ave, 252-335-0212)
- Dine in an historic school house at The Shiloh Shopping Center (910 NC Hwy 343 South, Shiloh NC 27944, 252-336-4420)
- Support the talented University Players of Elizabeth City State University at one of their theater productions at the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Complex (252-335-3436)
- Enjoy a show at the College of the Albemarle Community Center Auditorium (1208 N Road Street, 800-335-9050)
- Play tennis at the Elizabeth Street Tennis Courts
- Visit the Dismal Swamp Welcome Center and walk or bike the 4.5 mile trail (2356 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills NC, 877-771-8333)
- Hike and kayak at The Dismal Swamp State Park (US 17 North)
- Go cycling with the River City Cycling Club (via Cycle Gallery, 1008 Halstead Blvd, 252-338-1559)
- Work out or enjoy a smoothie at The Fitness Warehouse (216 N McMorrine St, 252-331-2850)
- Visit the historic Episcopal Cemetery founded in 1828 (507 E Ehringhaus St, 252-335-0346)
- Feed your sweet tooth at The Chocolate House (217 N Water St, 252-334-9986)
- Take a line dancing class at City Meeting Place (211 S Hughes Blvd, 252-335-5475)
- Shuck your dinner at C&H Oyster Bar (1524 N Road St, 252-338-3300)
- Check out original art by local and regional artists at Red Rabbit Art Gallery (103 W Main St, 252-331-2700)
- Sign the kids up for a hands-on science activity at Port Discover (613 E Main St, 252-338-6117)
- Bowl a frame at Albemarle Bowling Center (603 S Hughes Blvd, 252-335-4213)
- Chat with the boaters at Mariner's Wharf (seasonal) or simply enjoy the view
- Let the kids climb a jungle gym or watch the ducks at Charles Creek Park
- Check out the latest hot novel or an audio book (free services for visitors) at the local library (100 E Colonial Ave, 252-335-2473)
- Fish off the pier at Causeway Park or visit one of 17 other parks
- Play 18 holes at The Pines
- Pig out at the largest Chinese buffet in town at Southgate Mall (1409 W Ehringhaus St, 252-338-2848)
- Organic eats and supplies at Nature's Organic Bounty (1249 US Hwy 17 South, 252-331-7754)
- Go natural at Soho Organic Market (101 E Colonial, 252-338-8378)
- Enjoy a glass of wine alfresco at The City Wine Sellar, Bakery, & Deli
- Canoe or boat the local waterways
- Kayak the local waterways
- Dine in the garden at Wildflower Cafe (407 N McArthur Drive, 252-333-1116)
- Take a guitar lesson (or buy a guitar) at Albemarle Music Center (1205 W Ehringhaus St, 252-333-1004)
- Shop till you drop at Southgate Mall (1409 W Ehringhaus St, 252-338-2848)
- Buy scrapbooking supplies at Second Nature scrapbook store (201 N Water St, 252-335-2855)
- Box a round at Marauder's Boxing Gym
- Have an authentic Italian pizza pie at Tony's Italian Pizza Restaurant (100 Alexander Court, 252-338-5757)
- Have a 'dog at Famous Franks (225 S Hughes Blvd, 252-337-7202)
- Get a facial and a beauty makeover at Merle Norman Cosmetics (1831 Weeksville Road, 252-335-5021)
- Play raquetball at Riverwind Health Club (1221 Carolina Ave, 252-338-4721)
- Create your own pottery masterpiece at Clay Gardens Studio (301 N Hughes Blvd, 252-335-2324)
- Visit Nu Quality for a "dip top" or a delicious banana split and enjoy an old fashioned ice cream experience (810 N Hughes Blvd, 252-335-0901) **seasonal**
- Find funky gifts at Clown'n Around (216 N Poindexter St, 252-331-2250)
- Dine waterside at Grouper's Seafood Restaurant (400 S Water St #6, 252-331-2431)
- Perk up with an espresso at Muddy's Coffee House (100 W Main St, 252-335-9834)
- Have Sushi at Toyama's Japanese Restaurant (Downtown, 218 N Poindexter St, 252-338-2437)
- Enjoy a Microbrew at Coaster's Dowtown Draught House (216 N. Poindexter St, 252-335-9463)
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