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Swansboro by Candlelight is a cherished holiday tradition that transforms historic downtown Swansboro into a festive winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, seasonal decorations, and small-town charm. Held annually in November, the event marks the unofficial start of the holiday season on the Crystal Coast, inviting residents and visitors to gather for an evening of shopping, entertainment, and community celebration in one of North Carolina’s most picturesque waterfront towns.
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The Core Sound Chow Down is a popular annual culinary event that celebrates the food traditions, community spirit, and coastal heritage of Down East Carteret County. Held each December at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island, the event serves as the traditional kickoff to the museum’s Waterfowl Weekend festivities, drawing residents and visitors from across eastern North Carolina.
The Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point located in Havelock is a local institution that was founded in July of 1941, just months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, and which celebrates an honorable tradition as a marine training facility and...
Just a 1–2 min. walk to the beach, this delightfully appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bath home is designed for families and groups looking to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories.Sleeping up to 8 guests, the property features a Main House and a...
The Sea Glass Cottage is styled for the whole family or a group of friends looking to appreciate the great eateries & activities in Beaufort and local Crystal Coast beach areas. Premium on-site amenities include pool, BBQ, clubhouse, firepit...
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...
Book Your Summer Vacation Now!Spectacular Oceanfront 4 Bedroom with 2 1/2 Baths! Breathtaking vistas from the deck, kitchen/dining/great room area; also ocean vistas from two of the bedrooms. Handsomely decorated and furnished to include linens and...
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...






