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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.
The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority has been instrumental in introducing newcomers to this picturesque stretch of barrier island beaches and barely-inland maritime communities, and serves as an essential tool for visitors to discover this remote but...
Discover the ideal coastal escape in this modernized Historic bright and airy 2-bedroom home, just steps from the appeal of Beaufort. Start your day refreshed in the enormous granite shower, a spa-like feature that adds a touch of luxury to your...
- Beaufort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Direct oceanfront condo with boating access and day docks on the sound side.Dunescape Villas 243 is a second-floor, oceanfront condo with striking vistas from the living room and screened-in porches. The master bedroom features a private ocean-view...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
Feel the best of coastal North Carolina when you book this impressive farmhouse! Exuding Southern hospitality and an fresh feel, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the modest-town getaway you've been craving. When you're not strolling...
- New Bern
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...