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Unique Octagonal-Style Beach Home with P...

Our Beach home is a very unique octagonal-style home with a lot of natural stone features. The home is a 5,500 sq ft cavernous place to gather for sizable families, family get-togethers or group gatherings. It features a very huge, open...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Dolphin Watch East, Oceanfront Duplex in...

Do you appreciate the beauty of Dolphins swimming in the ocean? Why not stay at Dolphin Watch East and savor the breathtaking vistas of the ocean and catch a glimpse of the Dolphins! Dolphin Watch East is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Oceanfront Duplex with...

  • 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...

Spacious 5BR Beachfront Getaway – 2 Ki...

Bring the family to this roomy and ideally designed 5-bedroom, 3-bath beach home. With sleeping arrangements that include 1 King, 6 Queens, and 2 Double beds, this home offers comfort and flexibility for up to 16 guests. Linens are included with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.

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...