There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 12th year in 2026. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...
HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsFoosball TableFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot TubHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPet FriendlyPrivate PoolWiFi throughout Home DESCRIPTION:The name says it all! Sanctuary offers phenomenal...
- Emerald Isle
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 13
A Place at the Beach III is a family aligned resort located at the far end of Atlantic Beach, NC. It is located near Fort Macon. The Beaufort Waterfront is an painless drive as well as the NC Aquarium. It is located in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. The...
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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...
The ideal vacation awaits in this 3 bedroom 2 bath Pebble Beach Condo. In this gated community, you will savor convenient private beach access, two outdoor pools, a year round heated indoor pool, exercise center, kiddie pools, tennis courts and...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...