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Point Emerald B-103, Almost Oceanfront C...

Point Emerald Villas B-103 Point Emerald is a First Floor Almost Oceanfront 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Condo only 1 building from the ocean in the Point Emerald Villas Gated, Private Oceanfront Condominium Complex tucked into the sought-after secluded...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Time Oceanfront Condo on Atlantic...

Welcome to Island Time at Atlantic Beach – Where Coastal Charm Meets ComfortWelcome to Island Time—an oceanfront condo in Atlantic Beach located along North Carolina’s pretty Crystal Coast. Let the rhythm of the waves set your pace as you...

  • 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...

Tickled Pink, Oceanfront Home in Emerald...

Tickled Pink is a pretty oceanfront home in Emerald Isle! This 8 bedroom, 10 full bath, 1 half bath home has its own Private Pool and Hot tub! There is also a private elevator that is available for use at the property from the Ground Level to the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

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...