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Joyner Cottage-Oceanside Home in Atlanti...

Welcome to Joyner Cottage, located along the illustrious Ocean Ridge. This gorgeous second-row getaway has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, ensuring ample space for relaxation and rejuvenation. With beautiful vistas of the ocean just steps away...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Angel's At the Pier East - Oceanfront Du...

Angel’s At The Pier East is a beautiful oceanfront escape where the rhythm of the waves sets the scene for cherished memories and oceanside magic! This home offers front-row access to sun, sand, and salty air. Appreciate long walks on the beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Colony By the Seas #227 (Ocean Front)

Welcome to your ideal coastal escape at Colony By the Sea in impressive Indian Beach—an oceanfront getaway designed for comfort, relaxation, and effortless vacation living. This inviting one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo combines modern amenities...

  • Indian Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

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...