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Emerald Isle Getaway Room for the Whole ...

Welcome to your Emerald Isle escape! This roomy 5-bedroom, 4-bath duplex offers a calming getaway just mins. from the beach in the peaceful Ocean Crest neighborhood. With a King master suite, 2 Queens, 4 Twins, and a Double futon, there's room for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Completely Renovated, Oceanfront Condo w...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.This oceanfront condo offers a really striking setting for your Atlantic Beach vacation, with handsome vistas of the ocean and the manicured grounds of Sands Villa Resort. This...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Beerelaxed, Soundside House in Emerald I...

Welcome to BeeRelaxed, a beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath coastal getaway located along the peaceful sound side of Emerald Isle. This bright and cheerful home is designed for relaxation and fun, offering the ideal blend of comfort and coastal appeal.Step...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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.

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.

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...