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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.
Take a walk on Pine Knoll Shores' wild side with a visit to the pristine, undeveloped Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, an expansive 265 acre nature preserve, conveniently located next to the town's most visited attraction, the North Carolina...
Take a break and relax at this peaceful getaway with an ocean view. This pristine, NEWLY modernized, OCEAN VIEW, PET-FRIENDLY queen suite condo is ideal for a couple, yet it can sleep up to 4 guests and your furry friend. Located in an oceanfront...
Escape to the beach and appreciate all the amenities of home in this elegantly appointed oceanfront condo at Sands Villas Resort. Conveniently located just one mile from Fort Macon State Park and the Atlantic Beach Circle, this first-floor suite...
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...
Sunsets on the Sound | Luxury Soundfront Condo with Pool & Panoramic VistasWelcome to Sunsets on the Sound, a luxury waterfront vacation rental in Indian Beach, North Carolina—ideally located between Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach along the...
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...






