Visiting or New Here?
For whatever reason you find yourself in Elm City, we welcome you!
Elm City is a small town with limited places to shop or be entertained, but we offer what matters most — essential services, a strong sense of community, and exceptional access to much more. Tucked just off the beaten path, Elm City is a well-kept secret: a peaceful place to rest, connect, and feel at home. And when it’s time to shop, explore, or be entertained, you’ll find countless options just minutes away.
Elm City offers the balance many people are looking for ~ small-town living with big-city convenience!
Essentials in Elm City
Living in a small town offers comfort and convenience when the essentials are close to home ~ and Elm City delivers just that. The town is home to a local Piggly Wiggly grocery store, along with everyday convenience options such as Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and local gas stations. Elm City also has an elementary and middle school, a post office, and a selection of locally owned restaurants, including Aggie’s and The Toisnot Spotlight Grill. Community life is supported by a variety of churches, a local thrift shop open on Saturday mornings, and several gathering spaces available for rent. Some of these spaces include the historic Train Depot, the Rotary Club, and the American Legion. For families and outdoor enjoyment, Elm City offers paved sidewalks, a basketball court, a playground and local park, a library, and a local daycare, making day-to-day living both simple and connected.
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If Elm City doesn't have what you need, it won't be difficult to find it because Elm City sits perfectly snuggled on the map, right between Rocky Mount and Wilson, and only just a little bit further away from Greenville and Raleigh.
Wilson & Rocky Mount
(approx. 10 -15 minutes)
Shopping
Major Retailers, Grocery Stores, and Shopping Centers
Local Boutiques and Coffee Shops
Larger Dining Selections
Entertainment Venues and Theaters
Breweries
Arts & Cultural Attractions
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Some Local Attractions
Whirligig Park, Imagination Station Museum, Wilson Arts Center, Warbirds Stadium, Rocky Mount Mills, Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences. Wilson & Rocky Mount provide many parks and walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Want More?
If you are looking for something extra special, just 45 minutes away you have access to Greenville and Raleigh where you will find an enormous amount of shopping districts, malls, museums, cultural art centers and entertainment options along with all kinds of parks, dining and nightlife.
