There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 12th year in 2026. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...
Pretty vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from the top floor living area. Stores and dining options directly under the units make this property rare in Emerald Isle and all of the Crystal Coast. Whatever you savor doing at the Beach, do it in style and...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
This freshly refreshed bungalow in historic downtown Beaufort has new modern interior and all the amenities from home. The home has two bedrooms with a queen and a full size bed and a pullout couch in the living room for that additional two people...
- Beaufort
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
OLDE TOWN YACHT CLUBFeatures: Waterfront, private, gated complex located on Radio Island between Beaufort and Morehead City. Roomy clubhouse, swimming pool, hot tub, enclosed hot/cold outside showers with dressing area, exercise room, sauna...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...