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Spectacular ocean getaway, vacation done...

You will appreciate this unique and calming hideaway on the Crystal Coast, no better place to fulfill all your vacation needs then here. 75 ft. dock, wrap around deck, entirely furnished patio, and rather private yard for comfort and convenience...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Waterfront condo with shared pool, gym &...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Stellar vistas of Bogue Sound abound at this ideal Coastal Carolina hideaway! You'll savor painless access to the beach, just mins. away, as well as close by golf courses, the...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Sound Of The Sea East 125, Oceanfront Co...

Sound of the Sea East 125 is an Angled Oceanfront 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community. Only 1 building from the ocean, this End Unit three living levels offers amazing ocean vistas from the upper 2 levels! Equipped...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...

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.

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...

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.