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Charming Beach Condo with Sound Views, F...

Perched in the beautiful coastal town of Indian Beach, NC, this striking condo offers pretty vistas of the sound that will leave you in awe. The ideal getaway for a calming beach hideaway, this property features a plethora of amenities to ensure a...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Paradise 2.0 at North River

Escape to this striking water front home, located right on the North River in Beaufort. With 2 adorable bedrooms featuring king beds, this property is ideal for a comfortable hideaway. Just a short 5 min. drive to downtown Beaufort and a 10 min...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Toes in the Sand - Oceanview Condo Emera...

Welcome to `Toes In The Sand` - a 2 level ocean view condo located in the fashionable gated community of Sound of The Sea that can sleep up to 7 people. Painless beach access from every unit.Designed for beach living, this unit has two bedrooms...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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.