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Oceanside 3BR Condo, Pool + Deck & Easy ...

Sea Clearly | Oceanside Condo in Pine Knoll ShoresWelcome to Sea Clearly, a appealing oceanside end-unit condo tucked inside the peaceful, delightfully landscaped Ocean Glen community in Pine Knoll Shores—ideally positioned between Emerald Isle...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Front Street Retreat (Pet Friendly) in D...

Welcome to your ideal coastal escape in the heart of historic Beaufort! Ideally located on iconic Front Street, this cavernous 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental offers the appeal of a waterfront village with the comfort and convenience of...

  • Beaufort
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Posh, New, Ocean View Townhome in gorgeo...

3 bedrooms and 2.5 bath NEW Townhome just steps away from the beach and located in one of the newest communities in Emerald Isle! This family friendly condo provides a modern getaway while still remaining located in the heart of Emerald Isle.Thanks...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...