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Bright Blue Willow, Soundside House in E...

Bright Blue Willow is a calming and comfortable sound side home in Emerald Isle with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Located comfortably in the heart of Emerald Isle, you are always just a short distance from everything you could possibly want to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming Vacation Home Walking Distance ...

We look forward to hosting you at Ohana House! Located just a short walk away from the vibrant hub of "The Circle" in Atlantic Beach, this impressive stand-alone home is a true find, located within a community where a striking swimming pool...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Golden Hour Getaway | Sleeps 12 | Pool +...

Welcome to Golden Hour Getaway, a roomy Atlantic Beach coastal getaway just a short walk to the beach with community pool access. This sizable multi-level home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, wrap-around decks, private balconies, multiple living...

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

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...