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Blue Heron in the heart of Beaufort, man...

This impressive blue home has over 2500 square feet and it offers sleeping for 12. The downstairs features an open floor plan, enormous dinning table that seats 8, breakfast bar, center island, and tons of great seating. The first floor offers 3...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Soundside Serenity: Perfect Beach Getawa...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Welcome to this appealing home located in the handsome Atlantic Beach, NC. This property offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable and fun stay for you and your...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Waterfront OLDE TOWN YACHT CLUB Condo w/...

OLDE TOWN YACHT CLUBFeatures: Waterfront, private, gated complex located on Radio Island between Beaufort and Morehead City. Cavernous clubhouse, swimming pool, hot tub, enclosed hot/cold outside showers with dressing area, exercise room, sauna...

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

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.

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...

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...