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Sea Serenity - the best views in the coa...

Located on Radio Island, between Beaufort and Morehead City, this location puts you in the heart of the best of both worlds, only 5 mins. from either downtown. Or there is plenty to do right at the condo. Just sit on the balcony and watch the boats...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Emerald Isle Vacation Home: Walk to Beac...

Book a gorgeous coastal hideaway at this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Emerald Isle vacation rental! Boasting a convenient location and all the amenities you'll need to feel at home, 'Blue Dolphin' is ideal for a family vacation or a beach trip with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

3BR Cottage - short walk to the beach!

Sunflower Cottage – Your Classic Emerald Isle Getaway This striking 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home is just 3rdrow from the beach, making it a fast and painless walk or ride to the shore! Beach access is right at the end of the street, so...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...