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Tryon Palace
- 529 South Front Street New Bern, NC 28562
- Monday through Saturday 9a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday from 1p.m. to 5p.m
Tryon Palace is located in New Bern and offers its visitors a glimpse of living history…
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
- 1785 Island Road
- Monday through Saturday 10a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday from 2p.m. to 5p.m.
Take a trip Down East to Harkers Island and visit the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum &…
Big Rock Blue Marlin
- 710 Evans Street, Morehead City
Held at the beginning of June each year, The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is one of the largest…
Historic Beaufort
- Beaufort (30 mins away)
- Full Day
Fort Macon State Park
- 2 Hours
- Full Day
Cape Lookout National Seashore
- Harkers Island (45 mins away)
- Full Day
Cape Lookout National Seashore
- Harkers Island (45 mins away)
- Full Day
Emerald Isle Bike Path
- Emerald Isle, NC 28594
- Approximately 11 miles
Stretching nearly 11 miles, the Emerald Isle Bike Path—also known as the Emerald Path—offers a great, secnic way…
Emerald Isle Woods Park
- 9404 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
- Daily, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Want to spend some quality time out in nature on your trip in Emerald Isle? Head…
Emerald Isle Woods Disc Golf
- 9404 Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
- Open daily, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Looking for something a little different? Try out Emerald Isle Woods Disc Golf Course—it’s a cool 9-hole…
Historic Beaufort
- Beaufort (30 mins away)
- Full Day
Fort Macon State Park
- 2 Hours
- Full Day
Fort Macon State Park
- 2 Hours
- Full Day
Fort Macon State Park
- 2 Hours
- Full Day
Fort Macon State Park
- 2 Hours
- Full Day
Gaffer’s
- 9106 Coast Guard Rd, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
- Daily, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
If you’re looking for a casual spot where you can bring your dog along, Gaffer’s is…
Fish Hut Grill
- 100 Bogue Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
- Daily, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (seasonal hours may vary)
Looking for a laid-back seafood spot where dogs are welcome? Fish Hut Grill is a great…
Surf’s Up Grill & Bar
- 100 Bogue Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 (at Bogue Inlet Pier)
- Daily, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (seasonal hours may vary)
Surf’s Up Grill & Bar is located right at the Bogue Inlet Pier and is a great stop…
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