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Condo in Oceanfront Complex with seasona...

Boasting breathtaking wooded vistas and vibrant, sunlit spaces, this colorfully-decorated, second-story condo is your home base for a worry-complimentary Indian Beach hideaway! Indian Beach is conveniently located between Emerald Isle and Atlantic...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Captain's Quarters West, Oceanfront Dupl...

Begin your nautical adventure when you stay in Captain's Quarters West, a family friendly, 2-Bedroom, 1.5-Bath, Oceanfront Duplex, with a Childrens Alcove. Connecting Interior Door if rented with the east side! Captains Quarters West is equipped...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Dolphin View East, Oceanfront Duplex in ...

Dolphin View East is a 3 Bedroom and 3 Full, 2 Half Bath Oceanfront Duplex located in Emerald Isle. Unwind on your covered and uncovered decks and catch a view of the dolphins at Dolphin View East. This Oceanfront home is located conveniently close...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

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.