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2026 Morehead City Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Quiet Beachfront Location, Great separat...

Looking for relaxation? Come stay in our home and listen to the lull of the ocean. All bedrooms open to the ocean. Take a nap on the first floor loungers in the shade with the cool ocean breeze or sun yourself on the top deck. Two living areas...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2BR Ocean View | Pool + Beach Access

While Away at Queens Court 4202, a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with an ocean-view deck, painless beach access, and the community pool just a short walk away.The location puts you close to the best parts of an Emerald Isle vacation — the beach, pool...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Captain's Quarters West, Oceanfront Dupl...

Begin your nautical adventure when you stay in Captain's Quarters West, a family friendly, 2-Bedroom, 1.5-Bath, Oceanfront Duplex, with a Childrens Alcove. Connecting Interior Door if rented with the east side! Captains Quarters West is equipped...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Game on Escape Rooms offers physical adventure games in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. These experiences are great for ages 10 and up. Two different escape...

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.  

Crystal Coast Axe Throwing is the newest entertainment spot on the Crystal Coast.  Whether you want to channel your inner lumberjack or just try out a fun and competitive hobby, axe throwing is a fun and unique sport that is taking North...

Locally inspired Coffee combined with Family Friendly Play. We’re a high-end town “hub” where everyone is welcome. But first, coffee! We’ll be serving locally inspired signature drinks like the Atlantic, a toffee crunch...

Though the Webb Memorial Library and Civic Center is a historical destination in its own right, this spacious and engaging library is also an entertaining destination for young and adult visitors alike. Featuring a wealth of special programs...