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Dunescape 132-Ocean Front Condo w/Pool

Welcome to Dunescape 132, a calming coastal getaway located in the beautiful Dunescape Villas community. Ideal for families, couples, and modest groups, this elegantly appointed vacation rental offers the ideal combination of comfort, convenience...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Seaside Paws, 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Ocea...

Oceanside Paws is a handsome 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom oceanfront duplex located in the heart of Emerald Isle. If you are looking for fabulous vistas with some salty air, you have found it all here at Oceanside Paws.The oceanfront getaway is part of our...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Pine Knoll Townes 132: Almost Oceanfront...

Pine Knoll Townes #132 is a Two Level Almost Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath Townhouse in the Oceanfront Pine Knoll Townes Community Complex, sure to give you a welcome respite at Pine Knoll Shores!Make use of the simple 250 foot walk...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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...

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.

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...