Nestled on the shores of the Albemarle Sound, Edenton is very rich in
natural assets.  Sailing, Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Birdwatching and
Beautiful Sunsets await you. 

Getting out on the water - launch sites for canoe, kayaks and small boats
within our county are Cannons Ferry Road off Hwy 32, Under the Chowan
River Bridge - Hwy 17, Midway Drive off of Soundside Road.    

Albemarle Region Canoe Trails                                252-482-7437
Located throughout 10-county area.  For free map:  730 N. Granville
Street, - Suite B.  Features self-guided canoe trails.  Some handicapped
accessible sties.  Open year round, 24 hours, seven days a week. 
www.ncsu.edu/paddletrails

Chowan Golf and Country Club                                252-482-3606
11-1 Soundside Drive                              www.chowangolfandcountryclub.com
18 hole course and pro shop 8 am - 6:30 pm, tennis courts also available
at the Club for those that enjoy hitting tennis balls.

Cycle Speedway                                                   252-482-1655
819 B Soundside Road
Bicycle racing for all ages on Saturday nights from April until October.
www.cyclespeedway.com

Edenton Music and Water Festival                       800-775-0111
South Broad Street
East Coast Flatwater Canoe and Kayak Races happen Saturday, June 16th 
in the morning with registration at 8:30 am.  This is the 7th year for the
sanctioned races.  The 4-H Center out of Columbia will be here to assist
all levels of participants with on-water and on-land demos, followed by 
guided paddles to Queen Anne and Pembroke Creeks.  Nature paddles during 
the morning as well.  Entertainment by very talented local musicians will begin around 2 pm and continue through the early evening.  There is a small 
participant cost for racers that will include their T-Shirt but all the rest of 
the events and paddles are free to the public.  This coming year will also 
feature some arts and craft vendors along with the many outfitters.
So either bring your boat or just yourselves and enjoy! 
Register on line www.edentonmusicandwaterfestival.com.
 
Edenton Harbor                                252-482-7352
South Broad Street                                           www.townofedenton.com
Sail into the South's Prettiest Town.  Newly constructed slips with are available
for transient boaters, electric hookups, and restroom and shower facility.  
A two-night complimentary stay can be arranged by calling the Town of
Edenton or visit the website.  After arriving, restaurants, shopping, tours from
the Visitor Center, gallery exhibits at the Arts Council are all within walking
distance.  

Canoe and Kayak Rentals Available                                 252-482-2832

Edenton Bay Challenge                                             252-482-3400
South Broad Street                                                         www.eycnc.org
Sailing event for one-class design boats.  Tanzers, Windmills, Sunfish come
together for a two-day event annually in the summer.  The Town of Edenton
and the Edenton Yacht Club jointly sponsor this event.  Races begin at noon-
time on Saturday, followed by dinner on the Barker House Lawn and 
continue on Sunday morning for the Tanzers and Windmills followed by
an award luncheon.  Sunfish awards are given at the dinner on Saturday
evening. www.edentonbaychallenge.com

Edenton Marina                                                         252-482-7421
West Queen Street
Full Marina Facility with a Boat Service Department.

Edenton Steamers                                                     252-482-4080
Historic Hicks Field                                        www.edentonsteamers.com
Coastal League Baseball takes place in June, July and early August.  An
updated schedule can be found on the What's Happening page or the 
office Steamer site.

Greenway
Linear parks usually located along natural areas such as rivers, creeks or
tributaries providing opportunities for active & passive recreation such as
walking, jogging, biking & enjoying nature.

J. Robert Hendrix  Park and                                      252-482-8595 
Cannons Ferry Heritage River Walk
Holladay Island Camping Platforms 
Picnic, paddle, camping, interpretive signage on the history of Chowan County's fishing industry.  To find out more about these two great spots, click above and explore.

  Pembroke Fishing Center                252-482-5343
802 West Queen Street                     www.pembrokefishingcenter.net
Open Bass Tournaments every Sunday April - September with two open Bass
Tournaments per year on the first Saturday in June and November.  Regional
and National Tournaments also take place, normally in the fall of the year. A
natural area with a board walk has been constructed next to the center where
paddlers can have easy access. October 6 - 8, 2005, the North Carolina Bass 
Federation State Championship will be held in Edenton.  This tournament
qualifies the top twelve fishermen who will go on to compete in the Divisional
Tournament with teams in the Southeast like South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
etc.

Wharf Landing Marina                                             252-337-5454
412 Captain's Cove     www.wharflandingedenton.com/marina.asp
Edenton's newest full service marina.  Transient boaters welcome.  Gas,
Diesel, electric hookup, water, cable TVs.  Our slips accommodate 8 foot
drafts.  Dockmaster on duty.

State Links of interest

www.ncbirdingtrail.org

www.ncpaddletrails.com