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Waterfront Resort & World Class Marina i...

Wake up to charming waterfront vistas on your private balcony. This beautiful 3BR/2BA condo getaway is designed with an open-concept layout that blends modern comfort & coastal appeal, making it ideal for families, couples, or a calming hideaway...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pet Friendly, Oceanside Interior Home Pr...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed linens and bath towelsChild GatesGas GrilleGolf CartHot/Cold outdoor showersPet FriendlyPrivate PoolPing Pong TableDESCRIPTION:As You Wish is a elegantly decorated and thought out home, and we are confident all of its guests will...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Dune Daze-Ocean Front Condo in Dunescape...

Welcome to Dune Daze, a impressive direct oceanfront, end unit getaway located in Dunescape Villas community in Atlantic Beach. This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath condo offers beautiful vistas of the Atlantic and an ideal setting for a calming...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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.