Things to Do in New Bern, Edenton - NC Coast

Albemarle & Pamlico Sounds

The charming towns of North Carolina’s coastal sounds have inspired those who’ve lived there for generations. Visit this region to retrace colonial women’s quest for freedom, walk in pirates’ footsteps, tour our state's first capitol and explore the settings for many of Nicholas Sparks’ most iconic works.

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Nicholas Sparks Book & Film Sights

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Birthplace of Pepsi

Tryon Palace

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Sea Breeze: Golf Courses on the Coast

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Birding, Kayaking & Fishing at Wildlife Refuges

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Cashie Golf & Country Club

Windsor

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Places to Stay in this region

A Girls’ Getaway to the Coast

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The Flanagan House Bed & Breakfast

Murfreesboro

3-Day Coastal Winery & Vineyard Getaway

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Places to Eat & Drink in this region

Chowan County's 350th Anniversary Celebration

Edenton

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Firsts That Last

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Edenton Bay Cruises aboard the "LIBER-TEA"

Edenton

Flatwater Paddling in Eastern North Carolina

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Experience Sanderling Resort and The Outer Banks Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes

Go Wild: 4 National Forests to Explore

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Walk in Blackbeard’s Footsteps in North Carolina

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5 Picturesque Summer Beach Vacations

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Take a Nicholas Sparks Tour of the North Carolina Coast

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Beyond the Guidebook: Blackbeard’s Coastal Haunts

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Tour North Carolina’s Historic Homes

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6 Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

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Dog-Friendly Hotels Where Man’s Best Friend Is King

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The Sandwich Market

Elizabeth City

Camping on the Coast

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Beach Biking: 3 Ways to Explore the North Carolina Coast

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Annual Wassail Bowl at the Cupola House

Edenton

Days Inn

Washington