Places to visit near

Edenton

Edenton is a town in Chowan district, North Carolina, United States of about 4,849 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 4 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 21 churches. The must-see places are Roanoke River Light, Saint Pauls Episcopal Church and Edenton National Fish Hatchery.

36.0579° N, 76.6077° WPop. 4,849

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see30
Notable224
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Edenton

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

94 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Edenton
  2. Canaan Templetemple · 45 min
  3. Bear Swampnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Church of the Lord Jesus Christchurch · 30 min
  5. Roanoke River National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Edenton First Assembly of God Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Edenton
Today’s loopEdentonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Edenton?

Roanoke River Light (beach, about 1 km), Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Edenton National Fish Hatchery (park, about 3 km), Dixon Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Cupola House (museum, about 1 km), Historic Edenton State Historic Site (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Edenton?

72 places on Spotwander: 4 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 churches, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 20 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest beach to Edenton?

Roanoke River Light, about 1 km by road; Batemans Beach (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Edenton?

Bear Swamp, about 13 km by road; Big Swamp (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Edenton?

Start in Edenton, visit Canaan Temple, then Bear Swamp, then Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, then Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, then Edenton First Assembly of God Church, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.