Whether by boat, foot, trolley, or candlelight, these six essential experiences help you step into the past in this historic coastal community.
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A March Guide to Historic Downtown Edenton
The arrival of warmer afternoons makes it a wonderful time to stroll through a historic waterfront locale. From centuries-old landmarks and historical tours to local restaurants and shops, here’s how to spend a spring day in this Chowan County town.
48 Hours in Edenton: A Weekend by the Water
Stay at a charming inn, eat incredible seafood, explore maritime history, take a beautiful boat ride on Edenton Bay, and more in this historic former port town on Albemarle Sound.
Spreading Light in Edenton
This Chowan County town’s Christmas Candlelight Tour embodies how generosity and hospitality can spread warmth and goodness into the world, one light at a time.
Building a New Beginning in Edenton
Soon after getting married, a couple transformed a Victorian house into a space that preserves its history while reflecting both of their personalities.
A Walking Guide to Harbor Towns: Edenton
Experience colonial history, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and more, and dine on delicious Southern staples in this small, waterfront town with a big following.
Historic Hospitality at The Herringbone on the Waterfront
A fine-dining establishment in Chowan County was dreamt up and built by many people — from chefs to preservationists to fishermen — all proud to call Edenton home.
Edenton’s Landmark Light
First built to provide safe passage to trade ships en route to Plymouth, the Roanoke River Lighthouse has seen several iterations, three locations, and a pair of men who gave the otherwise doomed building a new lease on life.
The Kneeler Girls of Edenton
For three years, a group of volunteers in Chowan County gathered each week in the parish hall of the historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton to stitch symbols of faith into pillows of grace.
