The annual Wooden Boat Show is a tradition in the town of Beaufort, and its 50th celebration in 2026 promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever before. With a long roster of activities that are slated for the weekend-long event, visitors will be treated to a wealth of activities, displays, exhibits, and interactive ways to join in the fun.
Come and marvel as a fleet of wooden boats are constructed from start to finish before your eyes at this competition that pits boat-builders against each other in one of the most anticipated events of the Annual Wooden Boat Show. The BoatBuilding Challenge is an event that's been going strong for more than 15 years as of 2026, and the competition features 18 teams who will battle it out to craft the best wooden boat in just four hours’ time.
Visitors can explore the best aspects of downtown Beaufort inside and out with the annual Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour. Held throughout this coastal community, and featuring a number of popular sites including the buildings within the Beaufort Historic Site, area gardens, local churches, the Old Burying Ground and much more, this event provides an in-depth look into what makes Beaufort both historic and continually charming.
Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...
You will be in awe of the striking vistas from Blessed Vista. Bed sizes include: 6 Bedroom, 5 Bath 1/2 duplex. Pool (Pool occupancy is limited to the number of people that this property will accommodate. Pools are generally open from Memorial Day to...
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- 5 Bathrooms
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Step into a serene escape at this cavernous 2-bedroom apartment in Atlantic Beach. Ideal for families or modest groups, savor a full kitchen, ocean-view balcony, and comfortable living space. Located in A Place at the Beach III, guests appreciate...
- Atlantic Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
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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...
Prepare to be awed by the 180-degree Blue View of the Atlantic Ocean while sitting on one of 3 Oceanfront decks! Savor your very own Private Pool which can be heated for an additional $650/week + tax. This professionally decorated home features...
- Pine Knoll Shores
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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...