Welcome to Ayden, North Carolina!

Grab some nationally acclaimed barbecue at the Skylight Inn and then a sweet treat at Gwendy's Goodies before you peruse the unique shops along Main Street. Ayden is a hidden gem just fifteen minutes south of Greenville and East Carolina University that offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Kings of Q BBQ Festival

Facade Grants

Business owners, this is for you! Looking for support in renovating, cleaning, or restoring your business facade? Fill out our Facade Grant application today!

Subscribe to our newsletter!

* indicates required
/ ( mm / dd )

Powered by MailChimp
Picture
 As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Ayden is part of a 
national network of neighborhoods and communities that share both
a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger
communities through preservation-based  economic development 
​
 Picture
The Town of Ayden is a North Carolina Main Street 
community, designated by the N.C. Department of 
Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The 
Town of Ayden is charged with administering the 
program at the local level and building public-private
partnerships to spur economic development that 
achieves measurable results such as investment, business
growth and job creation.
Copyright © 2026 - Town of Ayden - All Rights Reserved