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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.
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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.
The Carolina Creations gallery is a downtown New Bern legend, and an instrumental contribution to the town's thriving art scene. Founded in 1989 by owners and artists Janet & Michael Francoeur, the gallery features their personalized...
Oceanfront 6BR, 4BA home sleeps 12 with King, Queens and bunk beds; linens supplied with beds made. Savor impressive ocean vistas from open and covered decks with rockers and lounges. Features a master suite with Jacuzzi tub, ground‑level second...
Step outside your 1st floor Dunescape Studio and savor fresh sea breezes and casual coastal vibes. The property features private gazebo access to a impressive, secluded stretch of beach, ideal for calming strolls, shell hunting, sunbathing, and...
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...
You, Me and The Sea is a Middle Row Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. King * Double * 2 Bunkbeds. Island Club linens included. Step inside and discover a roomy sanctuary that features not one, but two completely-equipped kitchens. Primary bedroom...
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...





