There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 12th year in 2026. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...
The Historic Hubbard House – Downtown New Bern CharmStep back in time with a stay at the Historic Hubbard House, a charmingly preserved home constructed prior to 1900 and thoughtfully refreshed for modern comfort. Located in the heart of downtown...
- New Bern
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Hawk's Nest Features a Private Pool, new Hot Tub, and Constructed-In 5-Burner Gas Grille, with Granite Counter and Sink!Recent Updates include fresh paint, LVP floor and refreshed master bath!Hawk's Nest is a 4-Bedroom, 3.5-Bath Soundside home...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...
Cloudburner East is a comfortably furnished and completely equipped 5BR/3BA oceanfront duplex (East side) located steps from the sandy beaches and handsome waters that make you understand why Emerald Isle gets its name. This phenomenal home sleeps...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...