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Emerald Isle Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K Races
October 25th, 2025 -
Town of Cape Carteret Fall Festival
October 25th, 2025 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM -
Beaufort Bridge Run 5K & 1+ Mile Dog Strut
November 1st, 2025
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- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Home away from home. Escape to this townhome in photogenic New Bern. This impressive rental features 2 bedrooms with a queen and full bed, 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer, and essential amenities like AC, heating, WiFi, and a washing machine and...
- New Bern
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...
Location, location, location! Unbelievably beautiful, peaceful and pretty vistas of the white sand beach and pristine, aqua color waters of the Atlantic Ocean for you to savor right from the deck/balcony and just steps away from a private beach...
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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...
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.
Located in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.
Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...
The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority has been instrumental in introducing newcomers to this picturesque stretch of barrier island beaches and barely-inland maritime communities, and serves as an essential tool for visitors to discover this remote but...
Resembling a cross between a train depot and a mariner's port, The History Place is certainly an excellent first stop for anyone who wants to learn a little more about the fascinating inland and barrier island history that is found in abundance...