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Temple Cottage - Dog Friendly - Walk to ...

This freshly remodeled bungalow in historic downtown Beaufort has new modern interior and all the amenities from home. The home has two bedrooms with a queen and a full size bed and a pullout couch in the living room for that additional two people...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sunset Shores-Oceanfront/Pet Friendly Ho...

Feel the classic appeal of this oceanfront beach home in Atlantic Beach, NC. With 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms spread across three levels, this home captures the essence of old-school coastal living.The main floor features an open living and dining...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

A Place at the Beach Unit 364 - shared p...

A Place at the Beach Unit 364 - shared pools/hot tub/tennisBed sizes - 1 Queen Regular, 1 Twin Upper bunk bed, 1 Twin Lower bunk bed, 1 Twin Regular.Welcome to your ideal hideaway at this impressive condo in Atlantic Beach, NC! This family-friendly...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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.