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photo credit to Lisa Parks.
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 Copyright, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Fort Macon State Park and beach - Atlantic Beach - Not just a state park, they do re-enactments, host movie nights, free concerts and they have a beautiful beach with a covered bathhouse. https://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park/home **Use of Fort Macon State Park picture does not imply or portray Fort Macon, NC State Parks or DPR's endorsement of our business.** |
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - #ncaquariumpinknollshores
Come by and check out this beautiful aquarium, for a rainy day excursion and they have events planned all year. https://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores 
Photo credit to Renee B.
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All of our gorgeous beaches...
- Atlantic Beach #atlanticbeach http://atlanticbeach-nc.com/ - Pine Knoll Shores https://www.townofpks.com/ - Indian Beach/Salter Path https://www.indianbeach.org/ - Emerald Isle https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ - Cape Lookout https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm |
photo credit to Lisa Parks.
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Emerald Isle -
Salty Pirate Waterpark - https://www.saltypiratewaterpark.com Atlantic Beach - Fort Macon State Park - https://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park/home The Circle Laser Tag - https://www.battleworks.co/ |
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Newport Pig Cookin' Contest - TBA.
The Newport Pig Cookin' Contest as it has been known for the last 44 years, has had to dissolve, but a new group of Newport folks have taken over. The are in the early stages of organizing a preparing for their 1st Newport BBQ Fest. Once they announce all the specifics of the fest I'll list it all here. In the meantime you can look them up on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/newportbbqfest 
photo credit of the Newport BBQ Fest facebook page.
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New Bern - Home of the annual Mum Festival. The birth place of Pepsi, New Bern Firemen's Museum and a lot of other history.
visitnewbern.com/ https://mumfest.com/ www.newbernfiremuseum.com/ Tryon Palace - Beautiful grounds and buildings. Learn lots about our "First Capital" of NC. /www.tryonpalace.org/ 
Photo from Tryon Palace website.
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Morehead City - Home of the Crystal Coast, lots of fishing, restaurants with FRESH seafood, History Museum of Carteret County and the gateway to our gorgeous beaches.
moreheadcitync.org/ www.downtownmoreheadcity.com/
NC Seafood Festival - The first weekend of Oct. - www.ncseafoodfestival.org/
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament - Every June - www.thebigrock.com/
History Museum of Carteret County - www.carterethistory.org/
El's DRIVE IN - A popular food spot for locals and tourist alike. Only 14 miles away.
The Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - Downtown Morehead City on the water front. Only 17 miles away.
Kids at Play Cafe - https://kidzatplayfamilycafe.com/
Trusty Sail & Paddle (paddle & kayak rentals) - https://www.trustysailandpaddle.com/
moreheadcitync.org/ www.downtownmoreheadcity.com/
NC Seafood Festival - The first weekend of Oct. - www.ncseafoodfestival.org/
Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament - Every June - www.thebigrock.com/
History Museum of Carteret County - www.carterethistory.org/
El's DRIVE IN - A popular food spot for locals and tourist alike. Only 14 miles away.
The Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - Downtown Morehead City on the water front. Only 17 miles away.
Kids at Play Cafe - https://kidzatplayfamilycafe.com/
Trusty Sail & Paddle (paddle & kayak rentals) - https://www.trustysailandpaddle.com/
photo credit from El's Drive In facebook page.
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Stay tuned for 2027 festival information.
https://www.facebook.com/NorthCarolinaSeafoodFestival |
photo credit from Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant FB page.
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Beaufort - Home of Black Beard, history and so much more for a small town. Your gateway to the ocean, the intercoastal waterway, NC Maritime Museum,Shackleford Banks (wild horses) and Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
beaufortnc.com/ www.beaufort-nc.com/ www.blackbeardthepirate.com/ ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/ www.beaufort-nc.com/shackleford-banks.html www.shacklefordhorses.org/ www.outerbanks.com/cape-lookout-lighthouse.html Skydiving - https://crystalcoastskydiving.com/index.html Several ferry's are available to explore the islands for seashells, horses and dolphins. www.islandexpressferryservices.com/ islandferryadventures.com/ www.islandexpressferryservices.com/ |
photo credit from Beaufort's town website on business page.
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Some other local attractions...
-Croatan National Forest...www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48466
-Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center...www.coresound.com/
-Carteret County Speedway...www.carteretspeedway.com/
-Morehead City Marlins...mhcmarlins.com/
-MacDaddy's...mymacdaddys.com/
-Little Doo Mud Bog...www.facebook.com/groups/180049015793758/
-Bryan Farms Lake Rd, Newport (close to the campground) https://www.facebook.com/bryanfarms2
-U-Pick Strawberry Fields...garnerfarmsnc.com/ 173 Sam Garner Rd, Newport (70 towards Morehead City)
-Willis Farms 575 E. Chatham St, Newport
-Newport Flea Market...www.newportfleamall.com/
-Croatan National Forest...www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48466
-Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center...www.coresound.com/
-Carteret County Speedway...www.carteretspeedway.com/
-Morehead City Marlins...mhcmarlins.com/
-MacDaddy's...mymacdaddys.com/
-Little Doo Mud Bog...www.facebook.com/groups/180049015793758/
-Bryan Farms Lake Rd, Newport (close to the campground) https://www.facebook.com/bryanfarms2
-U-Pick Strawberry Fields...garnerfarmsnc.com/ 173 Sam Garner Rd, Newport (70 towards Morehead City)
-Willis Farms 575 E. Chatham St, Newport
-Newport Flea Market...www.newportfleamall.com/
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Cherry Point MCAS - https://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/
Home of the largest Marine Corps air base. MCAS Cherry Point Air Show - next show 2028. www.cherrypointairshow.com/
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Jacksonville - Home to Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base -
jacksonvillenc.gov/ /www.lejeune.marines.mil/ 
photo from militarybases.com
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