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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 Jarvis Mansion is a small and hard-to-find bed and breakfast located along a quiet portion of New Bern's main Pollock Street, just a block or so away from the scenic waterfront. The historic two-story white home, built around the turn of the...
Wake up to striking Atlantic Ocean vistas to the south and handsome Bogue Sound panoramas to the north—water vistas from every direction! Appreciate your morning coffee or sunsets on broad wraparound decks that capture the coastal breezes and...
3 Bedroom 2 Bath. Sleeps 7. Elevators. Must be Age 25 or > to rent. Vaulted ceilings in Great Room. Both showers refreshed Jan. 2025 with elegant tile throughout. Other remodeling was finished in 2019-2020 with new Kitchen appliances and granite...
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...
Welcome to your ideal beach hideaway at Pebble Beach in Emerald Isle, NC! This roomy second-floor condo offers impressive ocean vistas from the living room and simple beach access, making it the ideal getaway for families and friends.3 Bedrooms | 2...
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...






