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Charming Emerald Isle Escape < 1 Mi to B...

A salty breeze, sunshine, and relaxation are just a few of the things you can expect to experience when you stay at this comfortable Emerald Isle vacation rental. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a cozy place to land after a day spent at...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
5+4 Heated Pool Home, Steps from Beach, ...

You and your family are going to have a outstanding time at this heated* pool home. 2 min. walk (6 homes down) to beach access! *Please see note at bottomBonus Ground Floor Apartment: 1+1 with a queen bed and bath/shower combination. With 940 square...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Charming 1BR Beach Condo – Your Home b...

We are able to offer reservations in weekly increments with arrivals and departures on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. Escape to this striking 1-bedroom condo at Place at the Beach III, just steps from the sand and surf. Ideal for couples or modest...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.