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Trails End-Home near downtown Beaufort

This beautiful 1940s bungalow on Gordon Street in Beaufort captures the allure of a historic home. Located just a couple of blocks from Taylor’s Creek. Constructed when Beaufort was a cozy fishing village, the home retains its vintage beauty with...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
OCEANSIDE COMPLEX WITH POOLS & EASY BEAC...

This Oceanfront Complex sits perpendicular to the Ocean with simple Beach Access, Pool and close to eateries and shopping!Principal Bedroom - Queen BedBedroom Two - Two Double BedsSleeper Couch - DoubleSleeps 6 *2-3 WEEK RENTALS WILL CHARGE 1 1/2...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Four bedroom home and short walk to the ...

This adorable island home has an open floor plan for family and friends to gather and relax. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a entirely equipped kitchen make it an painless place to stay in and prepare a meal for quality family time. Or, take a...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 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...

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...

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.

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.