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Lighthouses & Ferries
Experience the magic when you climb spiral steps to the top of a lighthouse or take a ferry across the ocean.
NC Coast & Beaches Nothing can make your friends more jealous than tales of a beach vacation. We’re here to help.
Outer Banks & Northern Coast Unforgettable experiences abound on the OBX, from wild ponies to hang gliding off a giant sand dune.
Crystal Coast If the name doesn’t win you over, the pristine beaches, fresh seafood and fabulous boating surely will.
Topsail Area If your ideal beach companions are seashells and light breezes, then the Topsail area is just what you’re looking for.
Wilmington & Beaches Watch surfers show off their moves or keep an eye out for movie stars, and you’re still on the East coast!
Brunswick Islands Area Five islands, six beaches, three mainland towns and over 35 golf courses - yep, that’s the Brunswick Islands.
Small Coastal Towns Fantastic local dining is just one of the many wonderful things about a small coastal town. Experience for yourself.
Coastal Vacation Rentals After a fun day, restful sleep is a must.
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Pinehurst's Heart 'n Soul of Jazz
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Pinehurst, NC - Enjoy a night or a weekend of classic jazz featuring the Pat Bergeson Quartet and vocalist,…
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MerleFest 25
Apr 26, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Wilkesboro, NC - Celebrate spring and help kick off festival season at MerleFest 25, considered one of the premier music festivals in the country. MerleFest…
places of interest
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Climb the 214 steps to the top of the majestic, red brick lighthouse.…
Pamlico River Ferry
Feel the wind on your cheeks as you breeze across the Pamlico River on…
Ocracoke Lighthouse
The Ocracoke Lighthouse is a 75-foot sturdy, whitewashed tower built of…
Bodie Island Lighthouse
The base of the tower is open seasonally, along with restored Double…
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The tallest brick lighthouse in North America. Open for climbing Good…
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useful info & tips
what to do
Explore NC Lighthouses
Romance and danger surround the famed lighthouses of the North Carolina…
Take The Ferry
Since the mid-1920s, ferries have carried people and cars around…
The Heroes Of Hatteras: NC’s…
On August 16, 1918, the British tanker Mirlo was heading north along…
Outer Banks Beaches
Renew your spirit and unwind along North Carolina’s Outer Banks,…
Ocracoke Island's Unspoiled Beaches
Reachable only by ferry, private plane or boat, this island jewel is…
Crystal Coast Beaches
Also referred to as North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks, the…
Topsail Area Beaches
If you like your beaches quiet, the Topsail area is just what…
offers & sweeps
Historic Green Park Inn
Romancing the Rock …
Feb 11, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012
Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst's Heart '…
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 11, 2012