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Water-front home w boat lift! Short walk...

"Bottoms Ups" is a elegant canal front home with deep water boat lift and spectacular sunsets! Savor the island life on the water, short walking distance to the award-winning beach and eateries. Take the boat to Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout, or...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront Duplex - Sleeps 10 - Great Pr...

If a charming beachfront home is your ideal choice for vacation, then look no further!! This home has beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. Unwind on one of the three porches or walk out the door to take in the pristine beaches of the Crystal...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Stunning Ocean Front Condo with Shared A...

Welcome to your ideal hideaway at this gorgeous oceanfront condo in Atlantic Beach, NC! This family-friendly getaway offers impressive beach vistas and a wealth of amenities to ensure a comfortable and fun stay. With a cavernous living room, a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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.

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...

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.