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Atlantic Beach Getaway Spacious 3-Level ...

Welcome to The Sandy Turtle at Tar Landing Villas!Steps to the sand and surf, this bright and cavernous 3BR/3BA coastal hideaway offers the ultimate Atlantic Beach vacation. With private beach access, and a unique multi-level layout, it’s the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Charming Coastal Cottage | Prime Locatio...

Summary:Welcome to your Beaufort escape — a completely refreshed coastal bungalow tucked into a peaceful family neighborhood just mins. from the waterfront.This thoughtfully updated home combines modern comfort with classic Crystal Coast appeal...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Dog friendly-7 BR Oceanfront, Private Po...

Bring your family and spend your vacation at our magnificent 3 story oceanfront beach home at 105 Janell Lane, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. The view overlooking the ocean is striking, from early morning sunrises to beautiful sunsets. If the description...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

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.

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...