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Coral Shores #22, Oceanfront Condo in Pi...

Coral Shores #22 is a handsome oceanfront getaway located in the breathtaking town of Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Perfectly positioned along the Crystal Coast, this inviting property offers fast, simple access to some of the area’s most beloved...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Woody Cottage, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Appreciate the Ocean Breeze at Woody Cottage on the Oceanfront with 7 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths. This handsome home offers open deck and deck furnishings and is ideal for sizable families as their is ample room to be together but apart all in the same...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Casa Atlantica, Oceanfront House in Pine...

Casa Atlantica is an Oceanfront, 3-Bedroom, 3-Bath Home located on a sizable Private Oceanfront Lot offering a homey, beachy feel!Ground Level: Entry with Laundry and Sitting Area.Level One: Oceanfront Living, Kitchen and Dining Areas have access to...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...

North Carolina History Center

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...