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Beach Thyme, Oceanfront House in Indian ...

Feel the ultimate coastal getaway at Beach Thyme, a striking 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom oceanfront bungalow with unparalleled ocean vistas of the pristine shores of Indian Beach. This airy home with modern amenities and vaulted ceilings, offering an...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ocean View, large deck, private, nearby ...

This home has it all! Great spaces for family and gatherings. An upsized living room, separate playroom and upsized kitchen. This is the ideal place to entertain guests or have extended family! 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with an additional sizable outdoor...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Cozy 1-bedroom townhome in lovely Beaufo...

Feel Beaufort like a local in this phenomenal 1-bedroom townhome. Guests will find a comfortable queen bed and a serene living room with a futon, ideal for calming after a day of exploring. The bathroom features a brilliant jetted bathtub, inviting...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

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...

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...

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.