Going Nuts for Albemarle Plantation in Coastal North Carolina
The excitement level is high today as America gets ready to watch game #7 of the World Series. Us, we're craving peanuts, hot dogs and cracker jacks. Easily distracted, our mind is drifting to the best cities to live in America like Edenton NC. In fact this month, Edenton NC hosted the 36th Annual Peanut Festival. The first Peanut Festival in Edenton NC was held in 1935 and was primarily a fund raising event for local schools and charities. This year, the ASSA Peanut Regatta, a 5K Peanut Run, the Battle of the Bands, an old fashioned parade and a outdoor craft fair were activities at the Peanut Festival in Edenton NC. The ‘Beachnuts’ band rocked the stage at sunset while residents boogied in the streets. Courtney Young, resident of Albemarle Plantation, took the sailing trophy home, winner of the 2011 ASSA Peanut Regatta.
God bless America and our beautiful country that we have so many small towns celebrating the simplicity of life. We visited Edenton NC this past summer while researching Inner Banks marina communities along the entire coast of North Carolina, from top to bottom. Edenton NC is due west of the northern Outer Banks and to us the most beautiful region on the Outer Banks. To get to the Outer Banks from Edenton NC, you'll cross a number of bridges over the Albemarle Sound. The Albemarle Sound is a huge expansive protected waterway west of the Outer Banks and is a popular sailing venue.
When it comes to retirement, it's hard to decide where to set the population dial. Do we want to live in rural America or in Nash Vegas? That's Nashville in case you haven't heard the nickname. Like peanuts, it all boils down to the cost of living, proximity to family and quality of life. Inner Banks marina communities like Albemarle Plantation provide affordable waterfront living, golf club lifestyles and social clubs bonding the community together.
Albemarle Plantation is actually located in Hertford, the next town over from Edenton NC. Edenton NC was named by Forbes Magazine as America’s Prettiest Small Town. Elizabeth City NC is to the east and is named The Harbor of Hospitality and is a gateway to the Outer Banks. Although Elizabeth City has a small population of about 5,000 overlooking the Albemarle Sound, the United States Coast Guard Station and Elizabeth City State University have provided enough of a population to attract the fine arts, retail box stores and dining choices. Hertford has its own collection of great restaurants, shops and things to explore.
When you compare Edenton NC to Wilmington NC, the population differences are like night and day. Folks like us from a big city, find small towns in America a culture shock at first wondering where we will find the nearest Starbucks. Do you feel that way too? After spending a more and more time in unspoiled America away from concrete buildings and crowds of people, we know we could quickly adapt to a simpler life. Keep your mind open too when comparing the best cities to live in North Carolina, so you don't miss these charming small coastal towns along the Ablemarle Sound.
Allow yourself time to experience the local lifestyle before deciding where to retire in North Carolina. Many master planned communities in the Southeast allow you the chance the preview the lifestyle at their communities. Albemarle Plantation is one of those welcoming places. Live like a club member at Albemarle Plantation for the weekend, enjoying all the Inner Banks marina community amenities while getting to know the area. Our contact at Albemarle Plantation has lived in the area for decades and can share a wealth of knowledge with you.
If you are looking for a North Carolina coastal community close to the Virginia border, make sure you add Albemarle Plantation to your list of master planned communities to consider. We're happy to send you the newest home floor plans. You can probably tell by now, we're nuts for Albemarle Plantation. Write us at info@communityfinder.com or call us toll free at 866.384.1799
