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2026 Emerald Isle Educational Activities Guide

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Why Knot Getaway…Rooftop with WaterVie...

PRIME LOCATION! Why Knot Getaway is an adorable studio in Downtown Beaufort on Front Street overlooking the water of Taylor's Creek-great location for a coastal hideaway! This prime spot is ideal for calming, strolling the waterfront boardwalk, and...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Charming townhome just 15 minute walk fr...

Consider this townhome your home away from home while you visit Beaufort. This enchanting space features 2 1/2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, with the primary bedroom with a king size bed and on suite bathroom located on the main floor. The two bedroom...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Spacious 5BR Home with Private Pool & Oc...

Feel generous space and ocean breezes in this 5‑bed, 4‑bath vacation home sleeping up to 10 with a King, 2 Queens, 4 Twins and a futon; linens are supplied and beds are made for you. Spend lazy days by your private pool, prepare in the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

More than 120 coastal communities oppose offshore drilling- the coast has spoken, and we are determined more than ever to protect our coast. Communities, elected leaders, and impacted businesses and residents along the Southeast spoke out strongly...