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Fantastic duo in the heart of all the ac...

Sitting just two blocks from the historic waterfront via Front Street, Beaufort Villas offers a ideal place to kick back and relax while still being in the heart of Beaufort! Whether you have come to soak up the sunshine on the sand or discover the...

  • Beaufort
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Second-Floor Condo in Oceanfront Locatio...

Make your family's vacation memorable in this gorgeous, oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas in Atlantic Beach. This condo features all the amenities of home and all the conveniences desired for a great vacation! No need to worry about carrying the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Southwinds F4 1st Floor Direct Oceanfron...

Freshly refreshed for the Season! Southwinds F4 is a non-smoking, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath condo located on the 1st floor. Unit is oceanfront with vistas of the ocean. The condo has a full size kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and coffee maker. A...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

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.