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Hurst Cottage, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Hurst Cottage is a 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Affordable Oceanfront Home that accepts family pets! Wood floors throughout home.Ground Level: Covered Parking. Bath (exterior entrance only). Exterior washer/dryer.Level One: Living area. Dining area...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
End Unit in Oceanside Community•Kitche...

Located within a relaxing Oceanfront Community, this Cozy Corner Studio is your laid back Coastal Escape.Step out and you are just moments from Direct Beach Access through 2 oceanfront gazebos, a roomy grassy recreation area, and a shining...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

'The Tipsy Flamingo' ~ Incredible Salt M...

Book your next beach hideaway here at 'The Tipsy Flamingo,' a colorful stilt home just blocks from Atlantic Beach! This coastal getaway features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a private deck, and outdoor shower, so you can make the most of your time in the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to 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.