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Pine Knoll Shores Getaway - Walk to Beac...

Explore the coast at your leisure from this colorful Pine Knoll Shores getaway just steps from peaceful white-sand beaches! Conveniently located near the North Carolina Aquarium and walking trails in Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, this 3-bedroom...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Tides Out West, Oceanfront Duplex in Eme...

Tides Out West is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Oceanfront Duplex located in impressive Emerald Isle. Wake up early and watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean. If you are not the early bird then savor the beach for the day & soak up the breath taking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Waterfront Coastal Escape

Welcome to your calming Atlantic Beach vacation rental at a relaxing waterfront getaway located on North Carolina’s gorgeous Crystal Coast. Just mins. from the trendy Sheraton beach access, this property offers the ideal balance of peaceful...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

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...

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...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.