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Oceanfront/Poolside Summer Winds, ton of...

This oceanview, poolside condo is ideal for a fast hideaway or a week long family vacation. The amenities in the Summerwinds community are unlike any other in the area! Game room, Indoor heated pool, Gym, Grilling areas, Tennis Courts, Basketball...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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 phenomenal coast...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Backyard Oasis | Pool + Hot Tub + Walk t...

At Chalet By The Sea, the vacation starts in the backyard. A huge private pool, hot tub, outdoor pavilion, and covered game area give your family plenty of reasons to stay outside long after you return from the beach.When the ocean calls, one of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

North Carolina History Center

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.

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...

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...