Family Fun in Elizabeth City Area | 8 Activities | Family Fun Nearby

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Historical McHorneys Odditorium

Barco Historical McHorneys Odditorium

★★★★☆ 4.9 (18)

Children's Museums

Albemarle Speedway

Elizabeth City Albemarle Speedway

★★★★★ 5 (2)

Outer Banks Waterpark

Powells Point Outer Banks Waterpark

★★★★★ 5 (3)

Flippers Convenience & Arcade

Grandy Flippers Convenience & Arcade

★★★★☆ 4.5 (563)

Family Fun Centers

OBX Lizard Land

Currituck OBX Lizard Land

★★★★☆ 4.9 (373)

OB-Xscape Rooms

Southern Shores OB-Xscape Rooms

★★★★☆ 4.9 (1661)

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Flippers Convenience & Arcade

Operates the largest and best pinball arcade collection in the region, with an outstanding assortment of both vintage and modern pinball machines located in a dedicated room at the back of the venue
The arcade is uniquely co-located with a Sunoco gas station and laundromat as separate businesses, creating a multi-purpose community hub despite sharing the same physical location

Albemarle Speedway

Located near multiple tourist attractions like Port Discover, Tryon Palace, and City Lake Park, offering potential family-friendly day trip options

OB-Xscape Rooms

Is an independent, owner-built escape room venue where all games are played privately, with custom-designed set pieces and creative puzzles rather than using standardized kits
The venue features themed escape rooms including 'The Blind Tiger Speakeasy' (1920s prohibition theme), 'Cell Block 4' (prison theme), 'Rest in Pieces Motel' (motel horror theme), and a Vegas-themed game, with elaborate set design praised by industry professionals

Outer Banks Waterpark

Offers flexible payment options including a two-payment plan at $60/month, making season access more affordable than traditional upfront purchases
The park features both a wave pool and lazy river along with 6+ slides and a dedicated kiddie area, providing diverse attractions for all age groups

Port Discover

Offers a reciprocal membership program that provides members with discounted tickets to science centers and educational attractions across the country
The attraction maintains an unusually affordable admission model with free entry for adults and children under 1, and only $6.99+tax for children 1+, making it one of the most budget-friendly science centers

OBX Lizard Land

Houses a collection of 170 reptiles representing 78 different species, including snakes, lizards, amphibians, arachnids, and tortoises
The attraction features an unusual animal ambassador program that includes emu feeding experiences alongside traditional reptile interactions, making it distinctive among regional reptile facilities

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Historic Jarvisburg Colored School

The Historic Jarvisburg Colored School operated from 1868 to the 1950s, documenting nearly a century of African American education in Currituck County during a transformative period following abolition
The school's alumni achieved significant professional success, becoming teachers, administrators, businessmen, and tradespeople, demonstrating educational outcomes despite systemic inequality

Historical McHorneys Odditorium

The Historical McHorneys Odditorium features a Civil War-era family home that has been beautifully restored and repurposed as both a museum and event venue with oddity collections
The venue includes an ancient brick chimney that dates back to the Civil War era, preserved as part of the historical restoration

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