A Cruiser’s Guide to Elizabeth City, NC
Distances are from the 158 Elizabeth City Bascule Bridge
Docking:
Mariners’ Wharf offers free slips on a first-come, first-served basis, located south of the
bridge. Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) and Jennette Brothers offer free side-
tie docking north of the bridge. However, registration at the offices is required for the
Jennette Brothers. If you’re willing to pay a fee, Lambs Marina is an option, offering fuel,
power, and water. It’s located three miles north of the EC bridge.
EC Bridge openings:
On-demand, call VHF channel 13, 24 hours a day except 7:00
AM to 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM on weekdays.
Showers/toilets:
Mariners’ Wharf showers and toilets are open 8 AM to 5 PM through
the single green door under the green awning. Showers require a code and a $5.00 fee
paid to a Rose Buddy or Elizabeth City Tourism office at 400 South Water Street. MACU
offers free restrooms and showers at their gym, please get in touch with their
dockmaster.
Pump out:
No pump-out facilities are available at Mariners’ Wharf or MACU. The
Pasquotank Yacht Club offers free pump-out to reciprocal yacht club members. Contact
a Rose Buddy.
Water:
MACU offers free water.
Contacts:
Elizabeth City Tourism
400 South Water Street, Suite 100 or (252) 335-5330
Rose Buddies
Dan Smith – North of Bridge, (336) 681-0575 (Maritime Ministries/MACU)
David Fynn – South of Bridge (440) 667-2377 (Pasquotank River Yacht Club)
Barry Keyes – South of Bridge (252) 333-2995 (Pasquotank River Yacht Club)
Whether south or north, any Rose Buddy will help you.
Rose Buddy History:
The Rose Buddy tradition has a long history that supports the City’s reputation as the “Harbor of Hospitality.” The first Rose Buddies were Fred Fearing and Joe Kramer. These two hosted an impromptu wine and cheese party for boaters visiting the docks at Mariners’ Wharf after church one evening. This event took place for the first time in September 1983. Kramer clipped roses from his yard while Fearing collected wine, cheese doodles, chips, and cups. A memorial to their services can be seen at Mariners’ Wharf. Current Rose Buddies offer roses and help with lines at your arrival. They also help mariners orient to services, supplies, and entertainment in Elizabeth City. We hope you return many times.
ABC (liquor) Store (beer & wine is available at all groceries and pharmacies):
Camden County (East over the bridge)
395 US Hwy 158 W / .6 mi
Pasquotank County
860 Halstead Blvd / 1.4 mi
Art or Crafts: to view, make, or supplies:
Arts of the Albemarle
516 E Main St / .2 mi
Hobby Lobby
3850 Conlon Way / 4.4 mi
Lilly Pad Pottery
201 N. Water Street / .1 mi
Studio 511
116 N Poindexter St / .2 mi
Books:
The Recycled Reader
606 E Main St / .1 mi
Auto Parts & Hardware:
Auto Zone
1012 W Ehringhaus St / .7 mi
Harbor Freight Tools
1875 W Ehringhaus St / 1.7 mi
Lowe’s Home Improvement
1605 W Ehringhaus St / 1.4 mi
NAPA Auto Parts
1332 W Ehringhaus St / 1.2 mi
Bakery & Sweets:
Belcross Biscuit Company
269 US Hwy 158 / 4.9 mi
Homestyle Bakery and Café
407 S Griffin St. / 1 mi
The Sweet Easy
507 E Main St / .2 mi
Churches within one mile:
Blackwell Memorial Baptist Church
700 N. Road St / .4 mi
Cann Memorial Presbyterian Church
311 W Main St / .4 mi
City Road United Methodist
511 N Road Street / .4 mi
Christ Episcopal Church
200 S McMorrine St / .3 mi
First Christian Church (Disciples)
800 Beech St / .4 mi
First United Methodist
201 S Road St / .3 mi
Forerunner Church
400 E Elizabeth St / .2 mi
Harbor Presbyterian Church
801 Riverside Ave / .5 mi
Bar/Breweries/Wine Bar:
Coasters Downtown Draught House
602 E Colonial St / .1 mi
Ghost Harbor Brewery
602 E. Colonial Ave. / .1 mi
J’Mellee’s Jamaican Rest. & Daiquiri Lounge
220 N. Poindexter / .1
Juniper (cocktail bar, our local “friends”)
606 E. Colonial, Pailin’s Alley / .1 mi
Kin Folk Axe Throwing
206 N. Poindexter Street / .1 mi
2 Souls Wine Bar (best wine & bourbon list also charcuterie)
512 E Main St / .2 mi
7 Sounds Brewery – on the water
112 N Water St / .1 mi
Pine & Porch
105 E Colonial Ave / .2 mi
River City Biergarten
106 E. Fearing / .2 mi
Cellular:
AT&T
3855 Conlon Way / 4.2 mi
Spectrum
701 Hughes Blvd. / 3.0 mi
T-Mobile
3875 Conlon Way / 4.2 mi
US Cellular
3850 Colon Way / 4.2 mi
Verizon
900 W Ehringhaus St / .6 mi
Coffee & Tea:
Dunkin Donuts
1510 W Main St /1.3
The Kraken
615 E Main St / .1 mi
Muddy Waters
100 W Main St /.3 mi
Starbucks
109 Tanglewood Parkway /5.0 mi
The Sweet Easy
507 E Main St / .2 mi
Main Street Tea House
104 W Main St. / .3 mi
Fitness:
Elizabeth City Senior Center
215 S Water St
Fitness Warehouse
216 N McMorrine St / .2 mi
Rick Anderson Fitness
515 E Main St. / .2 mi
Mad House Dance Fitness
212 N M.L.K. Junior Dr. / .3 mi
Games & Fun:
Kin Folk Ax Throwing
206 N Poindexter St / .1 mi
Tennis & Pickleball Courts (public)
300 Cedar St / .5 mi
RCE Theaters
1417 W Ehringhaus St / 2.0 mi
Port Discover (children’s science)
611 E Main St / .1 mi
Grocery Stores & Fresh Food:
Food Lion
1515 W Ehringhaus St / 1.5 mi
Food Lion (near the laundromat)
1313 N Road St / 2.0 mi
Dollar General
401 W Ehringhaus St / .3 mi
Harbor Pharmacy (limited grocery & take ‘n bake dinners)
400 E Main St / .2 mi
My Corner Butcher (fresh-cut beef, pork, and chicken with old-fashioned service)
508 N Poindexter St / .1 mi
Poor Boys Produce & Vegetable – Camden (E over bridge fresh local beef and pork too)
263 US 158 / 4.9 mi
Walmart
101 Tanglewood Pkwy N / 4.4 mi
Quality Seafood (fresh seafood market shop on the left side of the restaurant)
309 E Ehringhaus St / .4
Hair & Nail Care:
Harbor Hair Studio
502 E Fearing St / .1 mi
Sammy’s Barber Shop
508 E Colonial Ave / .1 mi
Waterworks Salon & Spa
400 S Water St / .2 mi
Premier Hair Studio
113 N McMorrine St /.1 mi
Incubator/Workspace:
Entrepreneur Resources
206 E. Church St / .2 mi
Laundromat/Dry Cleaners:
Arnell’s Dry Cleaners (laundromat on the left side of the building)
300 W. Ehringhaus St / .4
Magic Suds Laundry & Car Wash (Food Lion parking lot)
1309 N Road St / 2.0 mi
Sea Breez Laundromats (two locations)
513 W Ehringhaus St / .5 mi
1010 W Elizabeth St / .6 mi
The Wash House
1010 W Elizabeth St / .9 mi
1305 W Ehringhaus St / 1.1 mi
Marine Service:
Brian Scott’s Marine Service
757-646-9983 / based near Coinjock
Causeway Marine (Yamaha Outboards & marine supplies)
252-338-3350 / .3 mi across bridge
DC Marina (Mercury Outboards)
252-338-2886
Duane Kennedy Mobil Marine Service
252-339-3867 / EC based
Medical:
Next Care Urgent Care (888) 947-0061 (book appointments online)
615 S Hughes Blvd. / 2.1 mi
River City Chiropractic (252) 335-7709
224 N Poindexter St. / .1 mi
Sentara Urgent Care (252) 580-2002
3815 Conlon Way /2.7 mi
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center (252) 384-4833
1144 N Road St. / 1.6 mi (closes Summer 2025)
Thunder Rd. 2.8 mi (opens Summer 2025)
Museums and Art:
Arts of the Albemarle (local art & handcrafts)
516 E Main St / .2 mi
Elizabeth City State University Planetarium (call for showings 252-335-3235)
Jenkins Science Building ECSU / .7 mi
Museum of the Albemarle (regional history – free)
501 S Water St / .2 mi
Pharmacy:
Harbor Pharmacy
400 E Main St / .2 mi
CVS
101 W Ehringhaus St / .4 mi
Walgreen’s
1700 W Ehringhaus St / 1.4 mi
Postal/Shipping:
USPS Mailboxes locations
306 E. Main St. /.1
302 E. Colonial Ave. /.3
600 E. Main St./.3
USPS – EC
1001 W Ehringhaus St / .9 mi
USPS – Camden (East over the bridge)
US 158, Camden / 3.2 mi
The UPS Store
1851 W Ehringhaus St / 1.7 mi
EC Mailbox Center
1313 N. Road St. / 2.3 mi
Amazon Hub Locker @ Phase 2 Consignments
1332 W Ehringhaus St / 1.0 mi
Printing/Copying Services:
MMT Printers
605 E. Fearing St / .1 mi
Precision Printing
307 S. Road St. / .3 mi
Coastal Office Equipment
501 E. Church St. / .2 mi
Entrepreneur Resources
206 E. Church St. / .2 mi
Office Max/Office Depot
834 Halstead Blvd / .9 mi
Propane Refills & Diesel:
Alders-ACR RV body shop
111 Griggs St / .7 mi
Lamb’s Marina (diesel available)
152 US 158 W Camden / 3.3 mi (East over the bridge)
Via water – North on the Pasquotank, just past the railroad bridge
Restaurants & Special Treats:
Allecious Restaurant (Lunch & Dinner)
109 S Hughes Blvd /1.1 mi
Andy’s Pancakes & Steak House
913 W Ehringhaus St / .7 mi
Belcross Biscuit Company (Breakfast & Lunch)
269 US Hwy 158 / 4.7 mi (The biscuit standard by which all others are judged.)
The Boathouse & Tooley’s Tavern
400 E Colonial Ave / .2
The Circle Restaurant
205 S Hughes Blvd / 1.1 mi
The Colonial Café (Breakfast & Lunch)
418 E Colonial Ave / .2
The Coop (Chicken Wings)
102 N Water St / .1
Cypress Creek Grill (Lunch & Dinner)
113 N Water St / .2 mi
Electric Garden (Juice & Smoothies)
608 E Fearing St / .2
Elizabeth City Pizza Company
507 E Main St / .3 mi
Firehouse Subs
316 W Ehringhaus St / .3 mi
Harbor Pharmacy – Take & Bake or Ready to Go Meals
400 E Main St / .2 mi
Hoppin’ Johnz (new south cuisine & huge burgers)
606 E Colonial Ave / .1 mi
J’Mellee’s Jamaican Restaurant & Daiquiri Lounge
220 N. Poindexter St / .1
Main Street Tea House
104 W Main St / .2 mi
The Market (Thalia’s chicken salad!)
207 S Poindexter St / .4 mi
The Bistro Burger Bar (Portabella burgers or Sunday brunch!)
200 N Poindexter St / .1 mi
Montero’s Restaurant (Lunch & Dinner)
414 McArthur Dr / 1.0 mi
Mustang Café
Mid-Atlantic Christian University ($ all you can eat, breakfast, lunch & dinner)
715 N Poindexter St (breakfast 7:00-9, lunch 11:30-1, dinner 5:00 – 6, Sat & Sun
brunch 11:00-1)
Proof – fresh pasta made daily (Lunch & Dinner)
35 Camden Causeway / .2 mi (East, just over the bridge)
Sago’s on the River (Lunch & Dinner)
400 S Water St / .2 mi
Totally Thai
146 E Rich / 1.5 mi
Toyama – Japanese & Sushi (Lunch & Dinner)
218 N Poindexter St / .1 mi
Tuk Tuk Thai
224 S Hughes Blvd / 1.9 mi
Quality Seafood (Lunch & Dinner)
309 E Ehringhaus St / .6 mi
The Sandwich Market (Lunch)
410 Selden St / .8 mi (Sunday brisket!)
Mexican Restaurants:
Big Boss Burritos
110 N Poindexter St / .1mi
El Parian
1009 US Highway South / 1.6 mi
Mi Cancun
512 W Ehringhaus St / .5 mi
La Tiendita Mexican Restaurant
211 S Hughes Blvd / 1.2 mi
Ice Cream:
Dairy Queen
509 W Ehringhaus St / .8 mi
Nu-Quality Ice Cream Bar (soft serve)
801 N Hughes Blvd / .8 mi
The Sweet Easy
507 E Main St / .3 mi
Seafood Restaurants:
Cypress Creek Grill (Lunch & Dinner)
113 N Water St / .2 mi
Montero’s Restaurant (Lunch & Dinner)
414 McArthur Dr / 1.0 mi
Sago’s on the River (Lunch & Dinner)
400 S Water St / .2 mi
Quality Seafood (Lunch & Dinner)
309 E Ehringhaus St / .6 mi
Thai/Japanese Restaurants:
Totally Thai
146 E Rich / 1.5 mi
Toyama – Japanese & Sushi (Lunch & Dinner)
218 N Poindexter St / .1 mi
Tuk Tuk Thai
224 S Hughes Blvd / 1.9 mi
Transportation:
Ask a Rose Buddy for a local lift!
CURB Rides (free @ special events/weekends)
252-340-1424
Enterprise (252) 334-1601
1831 Weeksville Rd / 1.8 mi
Moore’s Taxi
252-335-4333
Tim Gravgaard Transport Services (local or airport):
757-618-9866
Winslow Taxi Company
252-335-7180