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Bogue Banks Beauty - Unit B:Updated two-...

Located within walking distance of the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk and miles of pristine sands in either direction, this refreshed, two-story vacation rental is a ideal option for your next hideaway to Bogue Banks! Appreciate the radiant North Carolina...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Four townhomes - heart of the city - ele...

Absolutely ideal for bigger groups or multiple families, Beaufort Villas offers four separate townhomes in the heart of Beaufort - you're just two blocks from the historic downtown Beaufort waterfront! Whether you have come to soak up the sunshine...

  • Beaufort
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
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...

Nuthin But Sun, Almost Oceanfront House ...

Nuthin But Sun is an economical 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Almost Oceanfront Home only one home away from the ocean! Open decks with an enclosed screen porch with vistas! Walking distance to fishing pier, located in the heart of Emerald Isle near many...

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

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...

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.

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...

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.