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Bill Fish, Oceanfront House in Emerald I...

Introducing Bill Fish, your dreamy coastal hideaway in Emerald Isle!This 10-bedroom, 11.5-bathroom oceanfront haven is like something out of your beach vacation fantasies, complete with its very own private elevator – talk about living the high...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Charming Soundside Bungalow with Golf Ca...

Welcome to Ideal Sound, a gorgeously refreshed 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath bungalow on the sound side of Emerald Isle! This inviting home blends casual beach‑inspired living with modern comfort and convenience — ideal for family getaways or just and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Fantastic Oceanfront 4bd/2ba. 3 nt min S...

Huge discounts for May 26 - June 5. Check it out today. Now offering, minimum 3 nighttime stay in Spring and Fall seasons with up to 15% discount for 7 nighttime reservation in March/April/Sept/Oct/Nov. Book your short trip to our awesome coast...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.