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Swansboro by Candlelight is a cherished holiday tradition that transforms historic downtown Swansboro into a festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, seasonal decorations, and small-town charm. Held annually in November, the event marks the unofficial start of the holiday season on the Crystal Coast, inviting residents and visitors to gather for an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community celebration in one of North Carolina’s most picturesque waterfront towns.
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The Core Sound Chow Down is a popular annual culinary event that celebrates the food traditions, community spirit, and coastal heritage of Down East Carteret County. Held each December at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island, the event serves as the traditional kickoff to the museum’s Waterfowl Weekend festivities, drawing residents and visitors from across eastern North Carolina.
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...
Welcome to Hark the Sound, a peaceful soundfront getaway tucked away on Archer’s Point in the heart of Emerald Isle. This striking bungalow offers handsome vistas of Bogue Sound, a private pier, and multiple outdoor living spaces, making it the...
4 BR, 2 Baths. King * King * Queen * Double, Single. Island Club linens included. Savor this beautiful oceanfront home all on one level with a huge covered and open deck and plenty of space to relax. This floor plan is ideal for two modest families...
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...
Ideal beach getaway for making memories at Emerald Isle! This classic, one level, beach bungalow is located on a peaceful street in the heart of Emerald Isle. Short walk or bicycle ride to eateries, grocery stores, mini golf. Two beach access...
The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...






