New Bern's Union Point Park, where the Neuse and Trent rivers join, attract sailors these days. Years ago, it bustled as a port for naval stores, tanks to its proximity to the Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Edenton is at the head of Albemarle Sound, the largest body of fresh water in the U.S. other than the Great Lakes. Rows of cannon guard the beautiful waterfront parks where ships from foreign lands called regularly in the 18th Century. A political, cultural and commercial center of the colonies, Edenton was home to two governors and signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Shoppers stroll the quaint three-block business district lined with unique shops.
A new elementary school is slated for construction to house grades 3-5. Sometimes all you need is a sunny day on the water to be happy in the world. Elizabeth City's RiverSpree is one such occasion. Another fun gathering on the Pasquotank River is Elizabeth City Harbor Days, held every September. The 100 Best Small Towns in America.