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First-Floor Condo Steps from the Beach w...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.A Place At The Beach offers broad amenities and one of the best family getaways imaginable - there's practically no reason to ever leave the resort grounds!Can't you just see the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
2nd Floor Beach Side Condo•Direct Beac...

Just steps from a peaceful, secluded stretch of shoreline, this striking Oceanfront Retreat features Private Beach Access, a roomy grassy recreation area, and a shining pool—all set in an unbeatable coastal location.Whether you’re planning a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

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...

Family-friendly townhouse at Beau Coast

Come savor all that charming Beau Coast has to offer in a brand new 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom townhouse. Located just two miles from historic downtown Beaufort. Award-winning Beau Coast neighborhood offers a resort-style swimming pool, clubhouse...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.