It's home to North Carolina's largest community college, the city's oldest park, and two major hospitals. Elizabeth has a mix of housing, from brick mansions to quaint bungalows to new townhomes. The neighborhood was home to the city's first movie theater, the Visualite on Elizabeth Avenue, which is now a live music venue. New shops and restaurants along Elizabeth Avenue have created a trendy hot spot. Don't miss: the rose gardens at Independence Park.