Blu Sail Gallery

Artists and art aficionados can happily combine and celebrate the local arts scene at Blu Sail Gallery, Artists' School & Pottery Studio. This all-encompassing stop for creative minds offers a wealth of classes...

Carolina Artist Gallery

From incredible gallery shows that highlight the talents of a local artist or two, to fun classes that are appropriate for creative students of all ages and skill levels, there are lots of fun ways to explore the...

Framing Fox Art Gallery

From framing a beloved print or artwork, to discovering a new artwork that celebrates a New Bern getaway, there’s a lot to love and enjoy at the Framing Fox Art Gallery. Situated in the heart of the downtown New...

Gallery Arendell

Head to the heart of the downtown area to discover a veritable wealth of regional, local, and even exotic artworks with a visit to the truly varied Gallery Arendell. This chic little gallery that’s found on the...

Greater Good Gallery

Visitors who want to discover a host of local and regional artists from the New Bern area and beyond can start their exploration at the Greater Good Gallery. This unique art gallery that is situated in the heart of the...

Impressions Art Gallery & Studio

Art Gallery and working artist studio capturing the Crystal Coast. Featuring the fine art of talented local artists. Come visit us and see that you can take home beautiful art at an affordable price. 

Leni Newell Studios And Gallery

Salter Path and Emerald Isle visitors don’t have to venture very far, or even off island, to get a glimpse into the works of a regionally and nationally acclaimed artist, thanks to the homegrown Leni Newell...

Mattie King Davis Art Gallery

Beaufort explorers on the hunt for a classic or more modern masterpiece to serve as a lifetime souvenir will want to stop by the historic and the endlessly enchanting Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. Located in the heart...

Mill Outlet Village

A stand-alone store that is stocked with colorful fabrics of every variety, Mill Outlet Village is known as a one-stop destination for virtually any and all fabric needs. From finding that perfect coastal upholstery to...

New Bern Arts & Wellness Center

Visitors of all ages can celebrate the local arts scene and discover their own creative side at the wholly unique New Bern Arts & Wellness Center. Striving to be an oasis for folks who want to explore both their...

New Bern Fabric Center

From swaths of decadent or eye-catching material to finish up a fashion forward project, to unique classes and events that will get anyone in a creative state of mind, the centrally located New Bern Fabric Center...

Pic Frame & Gallery

From beautiful custom frames that can artfully display any treasured work or memento, to unique gifts and treasures that can’t be found anywhere else, there is certainly a lot to discover at the Pic Frame &...

Small Batch Graphics + Goods

With a stunning display of artworks and goodies that are individually designed and crafted by regional artists, Small Batch Graphics + Goods is the place to go to discover a gift or souvenir that is truly unique...

Sparrow Art Décor & More

Located within a historic building along Front Street, Sparrow Art Décor & More pays homage to its homegrown New Bern roots with an eye-catching collection from dozens of artists from around the region and...

The Accidental Artist

Spend a rainy or relaxing day in New Bern exploring a creative side with a visit to the downtown area’s favorite destination for creative minds. The Accidental Artist is a chic little pottery studio that allows...

The Dirty Bird

Take a slight road trip off the beaten path to discover this fun and distinct gallery that is brimming with a host of treasures. The Dirty Bird is packed with inspired pieces that can range from little artworks to large...

The Next Chapter Books & Art

Absolutely charming from the inside out, The Next Chapter Books & Art is a great shopping destination for visitors of all ages and interests, thanks to its wonderful variety of reads that will capture imaginations...

The Red Shoe Studio Gallery

Visitors can discover a wealth of new talents when they pay a visit to the colorful and always enchanting Red Shoe Studio Gallery. This chic gallery and working studio celebrates the artists that thrive in New Bern and...

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Lookout Cruises

Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast. 

Morehead City Ferry Service

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.