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.
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.
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...
Located feet away from the Intracoastal Waterway. Bring your boat; you have COMPLIMENTARY access to our private ramp with "no" wait time and room to park your car, boat/trailer, or 2 cars if you don't have a boat. Don't have a boat? Free fishing...
Steps to Eats & Essentials | Furnished Balcony | Beach Supplies | Family FriendlyKick back, relax, and savor simple access to the sand and surf at this Indian Beach vacation rental—ideal for your coastal escape! Wake up with a exhilarating pool...
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...
Spend a fabulous week at Sea Spray! This condominium complex offers its guests use of the outdoor pool, kiddie pool, community grilles, and laundry facilities (located on the first floor of each building). Located in Atlantic Beach, this condominium...
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...






