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A Place at the Beach, Atlantic Beachfron...

Book a stay at this property, and you'll find yourself steps from an indoor heated pool with a hot tub! Just a short walk to the beachfront and mins. away from eateries/stores! This condo features resort-style activities and amenities sure to please...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocean-view condo with pool, hot tub, spo...

Awesome on-site amenities and an unbeatable beachfront location are ready to welcome you to this Place at the Beach condo! The resort's outdoor and indoor pool, hot tub, and sports courts provide plenty of opportunities for recreation and relaxation...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Spectacular panoramic views with an elev...

Welcome to Aqua Vista, your premier coastal escape located in impressive Emerald Isle. Located at the end of a peaceful road with minimal traffic, this striking, roomy home offers the pinnacle of waterfront living and a really relaxing experience...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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.

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.