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Great Escape West, Oceanfront Duplex in ...

Where else would you like to take your Great Escape than in Emerald Isle at this attractively decorated Oceanfront Duplex Great Escape West! Great Escape West is a 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Oceanfront Duplex with handsome vistas from all areas of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
A Place at the Beach III-Atlantic Beach-...

A Place at the Beach III is a family aligned resort located at the far end of Atlantic Beach, NC. It is located near Fort Macon. The Beaufort Waterfront is an simple drive as well as the NC Aquarium. It is located in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. The...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Pet Friendly Spacious 3BR/3.5BA townhome...

Pet-friendly Atlantic Beach oceanside townhome with peek-a-boo sound & ocean vistas. This 2,034 sq ft home offers 3bdrm/3.5 bath, plenty of room to spread out while staying together for family dinners, beach days, and sunsets. This home offers many...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...