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.
The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...
New to Summer Winds, High-Speed Wireless Internet, and Heated Indoor Saltwater Pool!! (This is Wireless Only, Not including Wired Access!)Welcome to Summer Winds Sports Condo Complex located in the cozy fishing village of Salter Path (next to...
- Indian Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Escape to The River Bend Retreat — a calming 3BR/2BA riverfront escape with a hot tub, EPIC game room, and a riverside deck overlooking the North River. Just 9 mins. from downtown Beaufort, this home has everything you need for a ideal, fun, and...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 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...
Seas the Day makes it painless to relax and appreciate the impressive, pristine beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, one of the least busy beaches in the Southeast. (Readers Digest #1 Beach in NC in 2024)Stay here and savor the entire...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
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...