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Colony By the Seas #227

Welcome to your ideal coastal escape at Colony By the Sea in handsome Indian Beach—an oceanfront getaway designed for comfort, relaxation, and effortless vacation living. This inviting one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo combines modern amenities with...

  • Indian Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Golf cart, kayaks, paddle board & launch...

All three bedrooms have king beds and ensuite bathrooms. Linens, beach chairs, shade structure & coolers supplied. Savor the sunset from the three private decks. Golf cart to the peaceful neighborhood beach. Bicycle or walk to stores, eateries, ice...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

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...

Vance Cottage-Ocean Front Home in Atlant...

Located in the coveted Ocean Ridge neighborhood of Atlantic Beach, Vance Cottage offers an unparalleled coastal living experience. This impressive oceanfront property features 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, including an open kitchen and living room with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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.

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...

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.