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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.
Vacationers on the hunt for stunning scenery won’t have to look very far when they land in Beaufort, NC. Well known for its vibrant downtown region, its centuries-deep historical roots, and its location that is literally surrounded by water...
Come smell the salty ocean air and savor the warm sand between your toes at the Sward Shack! This home features 4 bedrooms and 3 and half baths. There are balconies on the front as well as on the back of the home. Pool is located directly across...
Welcome to Captains Quarters, your ideal beachside escape! Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and embrace the tranquility of beachside living at Captains Quarters. This appealing studio apartment offers the ideal blend of relaxation...
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...
Surf/Break is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath Pine Knoll Shores beach home offering walkable beach access and a peaceful, family-friendly setting. This Crystal Coast vacation rental sleeps up to 6 guests, is just 528 feet from the beach, and includes access to...
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...





