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Traigh Point: Oceanview and Soundview, 4...

Spaciousness and surrounding Ocean to Sound vistas abound at Traigh Point!This Oceanview and Soundview Home offers 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, an Elevator, a Rec Room / Family Room in addition to the main Living Area, Bluetooth Speaker System, WIFI...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Cozy 2-bedroom cottage near Triple S Mar...

Located in the appealing coastal town of Atlantic Beach, this enchanting 2-bedroom bungalow invites you to experience the tranquility of the North Carolina shore. Imagine waking up to the calming sounds of the ocean, just a short 3-min. drive from...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

\nLuxury Atlantic Beach Retreat-2 Master...

Luxurious Atlantic Beach Retreat – Steps from the OceanWelcome to your ideal hideaway in Atlantic Beach Circle, just 100 yards from public beach access! This attractively decorated home blends luxury and comfort, offering plenty of space for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.