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Emerald Isle Getaway Room for the Whole ...

Welcome to your Emerald Isle escape! This roomy 5-bedroom, 4-bath duplex offers a calming getaway just mins. from the beach in the peaceful Ocean Crest neighborhood. With a King master suite, 2 Queens, 4 Twins, and a Double futon, there's room for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Sunshine Estate - Oceanfront House, 8BR,...

Welcome to Sunshine Estate, an alluring oceanfront getaway located in Pine Knoll Shores. This extravagant 8 bedroom, 5 full bath home offers expansive vistas of the Atlantic and is designed to provide the ultimate Crystal Coast vacation.Plus, this...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Anniversary Waltz East, Oceanfront Duple...

Anniversary Waltz East is a 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Oceanfront home. You'll spend your vacation just steps from the striking Atlantic Ocean! Sink your toes in the sand all day long as you sit on the beach! High Speed Wireless Internet...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.