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2026 Morehead City Educational Activities Guide

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Beautiful New Bern Studio Cabin w/ Fire ...

It’s time to plan your escape to one of North Carolina’s oldest towns. Whether you’re planning to discover the historical sites of New Bern or get out on the waters of the Neuse River, this vacation rental studio is the ideal place to return...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
4 BR Cottage w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar,...

This striking four-bedroom coastal bungalow offers the ideal setting for a calming Emerald Isle hideaway. Located in a peaceful neighborhood just 120 yards from painless beach access, this one-level home combines comfortable living spaces with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Ferry Adventures

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...

Private Coastal Retreat • Sound Ocean ...

Escape to a private coastal getaway designed for full-week beach getaways, just a short walk from the sand and featuring handsome water in vistas of the sound and Ocean from multiple decks.Located in a peaceful, family-friendly HOA community, this...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Located in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.  

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...

The Crystal Coast Tourism Authority has been instrumental in introducing newcomers to this picturesque stretch of barrier island beaches and barely-inland maritime communities, and serves as an essential tool for visitors to discover this remote but...

Resembling a cross between a train depot and a mariner's port, The History Place is certainly an excellent first stop for anyone who wants to learn a little more about the fascinating inland and barrier island history that is found in abundance...