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Beautique Cottage — Romantic, Renovate...

Discover Beau-tique Cottage, a freshly refreshed ground-floor condo in Front Street Village — the ideal charming hideaway. Located next to the Beaufort Hotel and 34º North Restaurant, and just a short walk to Taylor’s Creek, this boutique...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
All is Swell! Surf, Stay, & Soak It In w...

Welcome to All is Swell, your surf-inspired coastal getaway in the heart of Atlantic Beach. This 4-story, 4 bedroom, 3.5-bath hideaway was designed with families and beach lovers in mind-whether you're chasing waves, soaking in sunshine, or just...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

A Place at the Beach III-Atlantic Beach-...

A Place at the Beach III is a family aligned resort located at the far end of Atlantic Beach, NC. It is located near Fort Macon. The Beaufort Waterfront is an simple drive as well as the NC Aquarium. It is located in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. The...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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...