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OCEANFRONT HALF DUPLEX SLEEPS 9 w 4 BDRM...

NEW - BEAN BAG TOSS GAME, 4 BEACH TOWELS, 2 UMBRELLAS, PLENTIFUL CHAIRS, BOOGIE BOARDS, BARBECUE GRILL, SECTIONAL SOFA, ALARM CLOCKS, BLOW DRYERS, USB PORTS, GOTHAM STEEL POTS, BAKING TINS, NEW TEAL DINNERWARE, NEW OUTDOOR SHOWER FIXTURES, KEURIG...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Bill Fish, Oceanfront House in Emerald I...

Introducing Bill Fish, your dreamy coastal hideaway in Emerald Isle!This 10-bedroom, 11.5-bathroom oceanfront haven is like something out of your beach vacation fantasies, complete with its very own private elevator – talk about living the high...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Carolina Moon in Atlantic Beach, NC (Pet...

Welcome to your ideal coastal hideaway at Carolina Moon! This roomy 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom getaway blends classic beach-home appeal, offering the ideal setting for family vacations, group gatherings, or a calming escape by the sea. With wood-paneled...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Island Ferry Adventures

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...

Jarvis Mansion

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...

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

The Attmore-Oliver House is a unique destination on a historic Downtown New Bern walking tour, and is a stately 1790 home that has been transformed into a small museum, as well as the home base of the New Bern Historical Society administrative...

A tempting spot for both art lovers and history buffs, the Bank of the Arts is an eye-catching site in downtown New Bern that’s as renowned for its impressive façade as it is for its wealth of ever-changing attractions and activities.

Situated in the heart of the downtown New Bern region, the Cedar Grove Cemetery is a local landmark that’s a popular spot on many historical or even ghost-themed walking tours that wind through the downtown streets.

The Greenwood Cemetery may be an often overlooked landmark in the historic town of New Bern, but it’s a unique and historic destination that has a collection of stories all its own.

The John Wright Stanly House is a unique stop along a historic New Bern exploration, and is a stately 1780s home that was designed by the same architect who created Tryon Palace, found just a block or two away.

Located just four blocks away from Tryon Palace in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bern, the New Bern Academy Museum presents a unique peek into the often tumultuous history of this small North Carolina town.

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.

Visitors exploring downtown New Bern can’t help but notice the impressive City hall which looms over the city landscape. This unmistakable landmark, which still serves as the home of local government offices, has a unique story and history...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.