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2026 Newport Nature Spots Guide

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New Bern House w/ Gas Grill Near Neuse R...

Feel the southern appeal of New Bern, North Carolina, with a stay at this pretty 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 of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cozy Coastal Condo — Steps from the Be...

Property Highlights:Location: 2nd row, directly across from the beach with public accessBedrooms: 2 comfortable bedroomsBathroom: 1 full bathKitchenette:Toaster convection ovenHot plate cooking surfaceMicrowaveFridgeNo traditional range or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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The ideal vacation awaits in this 3 bedroom 2 bath Pebble Beach Condo. In this gated community, you will savor convenient private beach access, two outdoor pools, a year round heated indoor pool, exercise center, kiddie pools, tennis courts and...

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

Emerald Isle vacationers can take a quick trip across the bridge to the beach to enjoy a scenic trek through a coastal component of the Croatan National Forest with a visit to the Patsy Pond Nature Trail. Located just across the sound from the...