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Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

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...

Unit B | Victorian Vacation Rental In Do...

About spaceTransport yourself back in time when you stay at this completely restored Victorian-era North Carolina vacation rental. Constructed in 1880, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom New Bern apartment is the ideal hideaway for those looking to...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Poolside House w/ Ocean Views, Steps fro...
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Sensational, newer construction 3 Bed, 3 Bath Poolside Home with direct ocean vistas from all 3 floors. This home is entertaining heaven and great for groups up to 8. Located at the Atlantic Beach Circle, this new development, The Lookouts, is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...