Good Words For A Stop In Columbia, NC (off the AICW, off Southern Albemarle Sound)
The charming river village of Columbia lies along the Scuppernong River, which makes into the southern shores of Albemarle Sound, west of the AICW’s passage across this body of water. In addition to the free city docks, described by Captain below, there is also a private marina and boatyard known as Cypress Landing. The only disadvantage to this latter facility is their location on the opposite side of the river and Highway 64 bridges from Columbia’s downtown district.
Cruising News:
Columbia, North Carolina, is one of the most iconic small towns we have seen in a long time. Approach up the Scuppernong River is well marked and uneventful. Turn around in front of the Municipal Wharf is in 25 feet of water. There is 8 feet at the wharf. Cute little town with a main street of about 4 blocks long. Walk to the Food Lion was about ½ mile each way. Lots of cute little stores down town. Free tie up and water. No electricity. Really well protected from winds on all points. Supposed to register at the municipal building immediately adjacent to the wharf, but it’s closed on Sunday. Shower and head is also adjacent to the wharf, and is clean and neat. A pleasant stop over for a change of pace.
Jim & Talley Powell
Columbia on south shore of the Albemarle west of the Alligator River is a brief pleasant visit but very small. The local vineyard has a very nice tasting room/shop and the owner offers vineyard tours if not too busy. Also the nature center is a good visit, howeverColombia is no Edenton, but how can you resist cruising upa river called the Scuppernong!
Joseph Pica
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