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Its a great way to people, boat, and dog watch. Enjoy the Old Farmer's Market on Saturday's. Visit the NC Maritime Museum.
165 locals recommend
Beaufort
Its a great way to people, boat, and dog watch. Enjoy the Old Farmer's Market on Saturday's. Visit the NC Maritime Museum.
A historic waterfront town at the mouth of the White Oak River, enjoy browsing their shops in the downtown and kayak over to the pristine beaches of Bear Island. Also, drive over to Hammock State Park to take a stroll.
74 locals recommend
Swansboro
A historic waterfront town at the mouth of the White Oak River, enjoy browsing their shops in the downtown and kayak over to the pristine beaches of Bear Island. Also, drive over to Hammock State Park to take a stroll.
Enjoy a riverfront town and the Tryon Palace, a replica of North Carolina's first state capital. Birthplace of Pepsi products and a cool museum that tells the story of Pepsi.
53 locals recommend
New Bern
Enjoy a riverfront town and the Tryon Palace, a replica of North Carolina's first state capital. Birthplace of Pepsi products and a cool museum that tells the story of Pepsi.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a perfectly restored antebellum era, museum quality coastal education center. Unspoiled shoreline for surf fishing, swimming and beachcombing.
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdEnjoy a perfectly restored antebellum era, museum quality coastal education center. Unspoiled shoreline for surf fishing, swimming and beachcombing.
Spend the morning or afternoon exploring different types of sealife.
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdSpend the morning or afternoon exploring different types of sealife.
View one of North Carolina's 7 lighthouses. Unfortunately, Cape Lookout Lighthouse is undergoing some structural repair and will not be reopened for climbing until 2021.
78 locals recommend
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
View one of North Carolina's 7 lighthouses. Unfortunately, Cape Lookout Lighthouse is undergoing some structural repair and will not be reopened for climbing until 2021.
While you're Down East, go see the Core Sound Museum, a gathering place and center built in the style of the hunt clubs that once lined the Outer Banks. If you enjoy hunting, this Museum is filled with regional decoys and hunting memorabilia.
20 locals recommend
Harkers Island
While you're Down East, go see the Core Sound Museum, a gathering place and center built in the style of the hunt clubs that once lined the Outer Banks. If you enjoy hunting, this Museum is filled with regional decoys and hunting memorabilia.
Best Beach on the Crystal Coast bar none. Located on the Western most section of Emerald Isle. Best unobstructed view of water. Great place for surf fishing, driving on the beach on the off season, or beach coming. Parking can be trick so go early.
21 locals recommend
The Point
Best Beach on the Crystal Coast bar none. Located on the Western most section of Emerald Isle. Best unobstructed view of water. Great place for surf fishing, driving on the beach on the off season, or beach coming. Parking can be trick so go early.
Island Water Sports Rentals
1960 Salter Path RdGreat place to rent a jetski. Close to the house.
AB WaterSport
612 Atlantic Beach CausewayRent a boat, kayak, and other water sports equipment.
Capt. Stacy Fishing Center
416 Atlantic Beach Causewayfishing charter near the Atlantic Beach causeway.
Food scene
Rustic coastal gathering place for great cocktails and ambiance.
27 locals recommend
Promise Land Market
909-B Arendell StRustic coastal gathering place for great cocktails and ambiance.
Upmarket modern seafood and steak restaurant with wine and cocktails. One of Ted's favorites!
25 locals recommend
Table 9
1104 West Fort Macon RoadUpmarket modern seafood and steak restaurant with wine and cocktails. One of Ted's favorites!
A popular Atlantic Beach eatery with eclectic, mostly seafood menu. A Sawyer family favorite.
92 locals recommend
Amos Mosquito's Restaurant
703 E Fort Macon RdA popular Atlantic Beach eatery with eclectic, mostly seafood menu. A Sawyer family favorite.
Not gonna lie. It's hard to get great Mexican food in Carteret County. Beaufort seems to have two great ones. Here's one....
Little Mexico
1714 Live Oak StreetNot gonna lie. It's hard to get great Mexican food in Carteret County. Beaufort seems to have two great ones. Here's one....
OMG! Best shrimp burgers EVER! Close to our house too!
7 locals recommend
Captain's Kitchen (Food Truck)
1502 Salter Path RdOMG! Best shrimp burgers EVER! Close to our house too!
Infamous for seafood sandwiches and BBQ. Close to the house. You gotta try it once!
31 locals recommend
Big Oak Drive-In & Bar-B-Q
1167 Salter Path RdInfamous for seafood sandwiches and BBQ. Close to the house. You gotta try it once!
A Morehead City institution. Favorite drive up burger and seafood joint.
33 locals recommend
El's Drive-In
3706 Arendell StA Morehead City institution. Favorite drive up burger and seafood joint.
Beaufort water side spot overseeing the marina with a tiki bar and live music, classic American eats and notable cocktails. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
29 locals recommend
City Kitchen
114 A Town Creek DrBeaufort water side spot overseeing the marina with a tiki bar and live music, classic American eats and notable cocktails. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Casa San Carlo
913 Arendell StBest Italian in the area. Morehead City. Reservations required.
Burgers and fried seafood in a beachy shack with outdoor spaces.
40 locals recommend
Atlantic Beach Surf Shop
515 W Fort Macon RdBurgers and fried seafood in a beachy shack with outdoor spaces.
Best Shrimp and Grits in the county. Great breakfast and chick lunch.
43 locals recommend
The Java Post
207 WB McLean DrBest Shrimp and Grits in the county. Great breakfast and chick lunch.
The Apple Fritters for Breakfast are infamous! Don't even try going there on the weekends! Great place to eat before or after a stroll through downtown Swansboro.
21 locals recommend
Yana's Restaurant
119 Front StThe Apple Fritters for Breakfast are infamous! Don't even try going there on the weekends! Great place to eat before or after a stroll through downtown Swansboro.
Crystal Coast Brewing Company
219 W Fort Macon RdGreat watering hole for enjoying local craft beers.
34° North Bar
1106 Cedar Point BlvdFun place to grab drinks
Best oysters in the area. Fun bar environment. HIGHLY recommend.
13 locals recommend
Full Moon Oyster Bar - Atlantic Beach
505 Atlantic Beach CausewayBest oysters in the area. Fun bar environment. HIGHLY recommend.
The Growler Bar Emerald Isle
200 Mallard DrGreat local bar.