Unwind in perfect comfort and style after a long day on the road, or in between meetings or meet-and-greets at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, with a stay at the centrally located Hampton Inn Havelock. This nicely accommodating hotel has a suite of amenities, both on the premises and within the individual rooms, to keep guests perfectly comfortable, as well as a stellar location directly along US Highway 70 – the main highway that cuts through the coastal town of Havelock.

Guests will be just 5 miles away from the marine base, but can also access a number of other area destinations with a 30-45 minute drive, including historic New Bern and the Crystal Coast shoreline. For a little relaxation without an extra drive, enjoy the hotel’s seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, and daily hot breakfast which is served in a separate dining area. There’s also a business center and 24/7 convenience store for guests, and the rooms feature an extensive array of amenities as well, including free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat screen TVs. (Suites with sleeper sofas and whirlpool tubs are also available.) Nicely located with all the comforts travelers require, the Hampton Inn Havelock is a great choice for both in-town and more extensive explorations.

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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. 

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.

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.