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At Anchor West, Oceanfront Duplex in Eme...

At Anchor West you don’t get any closer to the beach! Spectacular Oceanfront vistas from the Living/ Dining and Master bedroom. Appreciate the coastal breezes under the completely covered porch sipping on Iced Tea calming in the teak rockers or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
POOL and beach access steps away from dr...

Semi-Oceanfront with Private Pool (pool does not have the capability to be heated)! Only 1 lot from the Ocean with magnificent Ocean vistas! Cottage, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Upstairs: Q*Q*S, Q. Downstairs: B, Q*Q, S. Also, downstairs is a TV sitting...

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

First-Floor Condo in Oceanfront Complex ...

Gorgeously located and seductively peaceful, the oceanfront condo complex of Island Beach & Racquet Club is centrally located to area amusements, dining, and shopping. You'll savor amenities that are ideal for any family, including oceanfront...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

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...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.