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

January 22, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

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. 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!

2. 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

3. Edenton Bell Battery Cannon

505 S Broad St, Edenton, NC 27932-1937 http://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=34835
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Edenton Bell Battery Cannon

4. Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse

117 E King St, Edenton, NC 27932-1968 +1 252-482-2637 [email protected] http://www.edenton.nchistoricsites.org
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Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse

The 1767 Chowan County Courthouse is often referred to as one of the finest examples of Georgian Colonial architecture. A North Carolina State Historic Site, you can visit the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse from Tue-Sat and take a guided tour to learn about it's history. The Courthouse is run by Historic Edenton State Historic Site, located at 108 N. Broad Street.

5. Queen Anne Park

210 E Water St, Edenton, NC 27932-1949
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Queen Anne Park

Reviewed By tgregm2017

If you are with children there is a fantastic playground and play area within the area. Otherwise there are benches and kayaks that are available to take in the many sites within the park.

6. Chowan Arts Council

112 W Water St, Edenton, NC 27932-1854 +1 252-482-8005 [email protected] http://www.chowanarts.com/index.php
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Chowan Arts Council

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