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2026 Morehead City Rainy Day Activities Guide

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‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps...

Sitting a short walk from the beach, this Emerald Isle vacation rental promises calming days spent on North Carolina's shores. Outdoor adventure can be found at Hammocks Beach State Park where you can discover sand dunes or rent a kayak for a day on...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Steps away from the Ocean,  Gym, Gazebos...

• NO added charges from Home Owner!• Sleeps 2 Comfortably (min. - 2 People), Queen Bed supplied with blankets, pillows, and elegant decorative comforter set,• NO Animals are allowed! "HOA has strict no pet rule & Home Owner is very asthmatic ...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

4BR, Ocean Front, Dogs OK - One Level!

311 Ocean Dr., Emerald Isle, NCOceanfront Cottage with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Q* Q* Q* 2S. This classic bungalow has a roomy open living room with 3 recliners and a enormous sectional couch, dining area, and cathedral ceiling and clerestory...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

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...

Game on Escape Rooms offers physical adventure games in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. These experiences are great for ages 10 and up. Two different escape...

Located in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.  

Crystal Coast Axe Throwing is the newest entertainment spot on the Crystal Coast.  Whether you want to channel your inner lumberjack or just try out a fun and competitive hobby, axe throwing is a fun and unique sport that is taking North...

Locally inspired Coffee combined with Family Friendly Play. We’re a high-end town “hub” where everyone is welcome. But first, coffee! We’ll be serving locally inspired signature drinks like the Atlantic, a toffee crunch...

Though the Webb Memorial Library and Civic Center is a historical destination in its own right, this spacious and engaging library is also an entertaining destination for young and adult visitors alike. Featuring a wealth of special programs...