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4BR Spacious Home| Beach Access| Free Pa...

Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. Located just outside of Beaufort savor the early morning sunrises off the back porch to start each morning!Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. Located just outside...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
New Bern House w/ Gas Grill Near Neuse R...

Feel the southern appeal of New Bern, North Carolina, with a stay at this delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home! This vacation rental is located near the Neuse River, accepting you to indulge in water activities with ease. In the morning, prepare a cup...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Ragsdale Cottage: 4 BR, 3 Full BA, Ocean...

Get ready for rest and relaxation at Ragsdale Cottage! This Oceanfront House features 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths and Atlantic Ocean vistas inside and out!With Interior Offerings including 4 Queen beds, 1 Double bed, 1 Twin bed, 2 Double Sleeper...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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.

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...