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Charming Soundside Home including Golf C...

Attractively appointed and refreshed home at Emerald Isle within only 1/2 block of Bogue Sound and a short 10 min. walk (or 5 min. golf cart ride) to the Lee Avenue beach access. Unwind on the screened porch with a cup of coffee in the morning or in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Studio Getaway with Balcony & Pool in Pe...

Welcome to Pebble Beach I306, your comfortable coastal escape perched on the 3rd floor of the fashionable Pebble Beach community in Emerald Isle, NC. This thoughtfully designed studio is ideal for solo travelers or couples looking for a convenient...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Classic Emerald Isle Oceanfront Beach Ho...

Feel the beauty of the Crystal Coast at this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach home. With marvelous ocean vistas and just steps from the beach, this property is ideal for families or groups looking for a calming, fun-filled vacation.Cavernous & Cozy...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as 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.