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Shorr Thing Suite: Poolside Days, Hot Tu...

Welcome to Shorr Thing — your private oceanside suite in the heart of Emerald Isle!Just steps from the sand, this gorgeously appointed suite offers the ideal blend of comfort, relaxation, and coastal appeal. With access to a private saltwater pool...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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
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...

Living Water Estate: Waterfront home w/d...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Surround yourself with gorgeous vistas and the warm island breeze when you book a stay at Living Water Estate! Start your mornings by sipping on your ritual cup of coffee and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Newly renovated! The Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, formerly The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores. offers oceanfront rooms, direct access to the beach, sun, sand, surf and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Always just a few steps from the ocean...

Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

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 is a favorite spot for families who want to have a little fun off the sand.

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Come check out Battle Works for a fun and entertaining experiences including axe throwing, laser tag, and nerf wars!

Game on Escape Rooms offers physical adventure games in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. These experiences are great for ages 10 and up. Two different escape...

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.  

Bear Towne Escape Room offers three fun, themed escape room experiences in New Bern. Bear Towne's escape rooms are perfect for family, friends, corporate team building and date nights. The more your team communicates and works together, the closer...

There's a reason why Beaufort earned the title of the "Coolest Small Town in the USA" by national publication Budget Travel Magazine, and one of the driving forces behind this honor is Beaufort's dedicated preservation of its history, orchestrated...

Crystal Coast Axe Throwing is the newest entertainment spot on the Crystal Coast.  Whether you want to channel your inner lumberjack or just try out a fun and competitive hobby, axe throwing is a fun and unique sport that is taking North...

Locally inspired Coffee combined with Family Friendly Play. We’re a high-end town “hub” where everyone is welcome. But first, coffee! We’ll be serving locally inspired signature drinks like the Atlantic, a toffee crunch...

Visitors of all ages can celebrate the local arts scene and discover their own creative side at the wholly unique New Bern Arts & Wellness Center. Striving to be an oasis for folks who want to explore both their creative potential and overall...

Though the Webb Memorial Library and Civic Center is a historical destination in its own right, this spacious and engaging library is also an entertaining destination for young and adult visitors alike. Featuring a wealth of special programs...