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Steps to Beach: Bright Emerald Isle Retr...

2,200 Sq Ft | Ocean Vistas | Board Games Supplied | Stargazing Nights | Dog Friendly w/ FeeWelcome to your next North Carolina coastal hideaway at this 4-bed, 3-bath vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, where sun, sand, and relaxation meet! Just 1...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Bogue Shores, King bed. Pool side, Beach...

This gorgeous 300 sq ft. studio condo that sleeps 4 is an open concept design with all the amenities you need for a marvelous vacation. Pool side. A queen sleeper couch and king bed will make sure you have a good nighttime's rest so you will be...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Just For The Halibut  Ocean Front Stay P...

West Side 3 bedroom (5beds) 2 full bath. Sleeps 8. Totally supplied kitchen. Ocean Front duplex. You can sit on our back porch rain or shine and watch the dolphins swim by. Fridge, dishwasher, and washer dryer available in unit. We have surround...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...