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Southwinds A17 - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Oc...

Southwinds A17 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, oceanfront condo located in the heart of Atlantic Beach. This location grants fast access to Fort Macon, the Oceanana Pier, Historic Beaufort, and more! Savor the close proximity to local eateries and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Shorr Thing Oceanside Retreat w/private ...

Welcome to "Shorr Thing," a handsome beach home that offers the ideal blend of comfort, relaxation, and coastal appeal. Located just steps from the sand with a private salt water pool and hot tub, this striking home provides everything you need for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Marina Vista Retreat

Escape to the waterfront community of Fairfield Harbour in New Bern! This thoughtfully designed 3BR townhouse offers handsome marina vistas from every floor. Appreciate complimentary access to Wyndham’s resort-style amenities, including the pool...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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...

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.