Adjacent to the beautiful Waterside Theater, take a step back in time to the elaborate grounds made to commemorate Queen Elizabeth I. The 10-acre park is a true cultural and historical experience. Walk the park’s 2.5-mile trail to see the abundance of remarkable plants and masterful sculpture gardens, leading to the Croatan Sound where Civil War forts once stood. Take a picnic lunch to the Elizabethan Gardens for the afternoon! There is a nominal fee to visit, but parking and nature trails are free.