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Classic Waterfront Cottage Private Pool ...

Waterfront Surf Shack in Emerald Isle, NC | Pool + Walk to BeachTucked along a peaceful creek in Emerald Isle, NC, this one-of-a-kind coastal bungalow is less “ideal beach home” and more magical surf shack with personality. Expect calming water...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Pierfront Paradise, Oceanfront Living Ne...

???? Pierfront Heaven | Oceanfront Home Beside Oceanana Fishing PierWake up to impressive Atlantic Ocean sunrises at Pierfront Paradise, a roomy 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath oceanfront home located just steps from the sand and directly beside the iconic...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Oceanview 2BR Condo w/ Pool, Easy Beach ...

Features: Oceanfront and oceanside complex. All condominiums provide balconies for painless living. Painless beach access with walkway. Ground level elevators for convenience. Outdoor amenities include swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...