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CONTENTS Area Attractions 8 10 18 28 30
The Beach Cape Lookout National Seashore The Mainland Beaufort & Down East Sites to See
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At the Aquarium Going Green in Emerald Isle Get in the Groove Events Calendar
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Maps Ferry Schedule Tide Tables Good Buys Shopping Guide Advertiser Index
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THE Beach From Atlantic Beach, the oldest of the five beach towns that dot Bogue Banks, to Emerald Isle, the largest, visitors find mile after mile of sun, sand and surf. The collection of communities feature a variety of accommodations, restaurants and shopping. The area, while limited in full-time population, swells each summer as second home owners and vacationers make the trek to the shore. BEHIND THE SCENES: Get up close with the wildlife at the NC Aquarium each Saturday with Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. The program runs from 2 to 3:30pm and is appropriate for age 8 and up. The cost is $20, but the opportunity to watch the staff at work behind the magic curtain is well worth the price of admission. Learn more, or make reservations by calling 252-247-4003. RUNNING ON THE ISLAND: Find your running shoes and whip that training into high gear. The Emerald Isle Marathon returns Saturday, March 10, for a picturesque run along the island beginning from the town’s Western Ocean Regional Access. The event includes a half-marathon and 5K runs for those less industrious. Learn more and sign up at www. emeraldislerun.com.
BIRD WATCHING: Hike along the trails at Fort Macon State Park with rangers at 9am on Monday, Feb. 12, to spot and identify some of the amazing birds that call this slice of paradise home. From shore birds to song birds, there is a lot to see in the maritime forest. Registration is free. Meet at the visitor center.
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Cape Lookout National Seashore Best known for its towering lighthouse covered in black and white diamonds, Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile stretch of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, spanning from Ocracoke Inlet to Beaufort Inlet. Three pristine barrier islands make up the national seashore – North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks. Accessible only by private boat or ferry, this incredible ribbon of sand hosts unparalleled fishing, shelling and a working lighthouse. The undeveloped seashore allows for true-to-nature camping, features a restored lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a boardwalk to the beach and regular ranger programs in the summer. Ferry transportation to the islands is available from both Beaufort and Harkers Island. Call 252728-7433 for pricing and reservations. North and South Core Banks, both noted for wonderful shelling, clamming and surf fishing, offer rustic cabins as an alternative to camping from April through November. Many visitors come
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to the National Seashore to view, and climb, and lighthouse, a landmark since 1859. On. On Shackleford Banks, history may wander past you in the form of the Shackleford Banks wild horses. The Light Station Visitor Center, found near the lighthouse ferry dock, houses exhibits on lighthouse history and early shipwrecks and rescues. The seashore’s main visitor center is located on Harkers Island, which houses additional exhibits. An indoor theater offers a short film and a nature trail winds along the shore to an observation deck overlooking Core Sound. Public restrooms and a nearby picnic area are available and wheelchair accessible. For more information call 252-728-2250 or visit www.nps.gov/calo. All visitors should remember this is a remote, natural territory with no food vendors, limited fresh water access and no lifeguards. Be prepared to bring in everything you may need during your visit and carry out all that bring in.
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AT THE AQUARIUM Wands and Wings
Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents on March 3 combines education and imagination into a magical day of activities, free with admission or membership. Be on the lookout for fairies, elves, imps, gnomes, wizards, sea monsters, storybook creatures and other mythical characters. Costumes are optional but encouraged and add to the fun. Children’s activities for girls and boys are available 9am to 5pm and include opportunities to build fairy houses from pine cones, shells and other natural materials outdoors, find fairy and mermaid doors around the
exhibits, leave messages for the imaginary inhabitants of these structures, discover your fairy or elf name and decorate your own fanciful wand to take home. Sign up now for the annual Get Hooked Fishing School hosted by the aquarium. The popular one-day course on Saturday, March 17 features in-depth presentations by experienced anglers on many aspects of the sport, including topics such as inshore fishing for striper, drum, trout, mackerel and flounder, fly fishing, and offshore fishing. Additional demonstrations will feature fly-tying or instructions on helpful knots. Get Hooked is from 8am to 4:30pm and all sessions are at the aquarium. Advance registration is required and space is limited. The fee is $60 per person; $54 for aquarium members. See the website for more information or to sign up online. Registration also is accepted by phone and at visitor services at the Aquarium. Get Hooked is sponsored by the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily. For more information, see www.ncaquariums.com/pineknoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.
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Going Green in Emerald Isle
It’s normally a friendly, quiet beach town with visitors filtering in throughout the year for a week or a weekend at the shore. With a population of about 4,000, it keeps a pretty low profile. But one weekend a year, anywhere from 20,000 to 30,000 visitors converge on the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center for one of the east’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. On Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, the party returns with over 80 arts and crafts vendors, amusement rides for the little ones, live music, a beer garden and more. While the festival is great for the local economy during the off-season, it also comes at the perfect time for a pre-season bash, a chance to chase away any cobwebs that may have grown up around our feet as we await the warmth of summer. So what can you expect? Lots of green, from outlandish hats to polka dot socks, nothing is too silly for the St. Patrick’s Festival. Green tuxedos, flashy glasses, leprechaun costumes, we’ve seen them all through the years. “With the festival taking place on St. Patrick’s Day this year, there is a little extra excite-
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ment amongst the festival organizers,” shared Sarah Cutillo with the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. “We are wrapping up vendor assignments and almost everything has been confirmed for a successful day. The rides will once again be open on Friday evening which is when we see a lot of the local children come out. We are excited for another fun-filled event!” If green is the fashion color for the day, then festive is certainly the theme. There is plenty to keep everyone busy throughout the day-long party. One of the rules from the early days is still followed today – everything sold at the festival is handmade or hand authenticated. The Friday preview allows folks to purchase an armband for $15 and take unlimited rides from 5 to 10pm. It’s not until Saturday, however, that things kick in to high gear with all vendors present from 9am to 6pm and a full slate of live music throughout the day. Be sure to be on the lookout for the Port City Pipes & Drums parading through the festival. Need a spot to rest? Swing by the Shamrock Stop for a place to sit and eat or simply rest your feet for a spell.
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THE MAINLAND From Cape Carteret on the shores of the White Oak River to the downtown Morehead City waterfront, the small communities that dot the Carteret County mainland are as eclectic as their residents. As the retail hub of the region, centrallylocated Morehead City is a haven for shoppers with its small boutiques and major chain stores. But don’t overlook the smaller communities as each has a flavor all its own and plenty of treasures to explore. ture to tion brings a little cul munity College Founda SalesCom e et “Th ter ch Car Cat . The ies : Ser MOVING PICTURES h its International Film wit Two n 22. aso -se rch off Ma on the from France/Belgium Morehead City during 1 so you can 22 and “Lost in Paris” 192 . s Feb yd’ on Flo by Iran d m ere fro man” dinner cat one of which includes showings are offered, ling 252-222-6262. cal by re mo rn Lea it. make a night of
CATCH THE BIG ONES: Angers will be flocking to the Crystal Coast Civic Center on Feb. 24 for Saltwater Fishing School organized by Fisherman’s Post. Whether you have never been saltwater fishing before or you simply want to pick up some tips and tricks, this annual one-day program is sure to point you in the right direction. The varied topics are taught by local captains familiar with our Crystal Coast waters. Learn more at fishermanspost.com/ fishing-school/morehead.
WHOLE HOG: Barbecue is important in Eastern North Carolina and the town of Newport pays homage to one of our favorite foods each spring with the Newport Pig Cookin’ competition. Planned for April 6-7, the contest comes alive with an opening parade, craft vendors, kiddie rides, live entertainment and plenty of food. Barbecue plates and sandwiches are available beginning around noon on Saturday. A drive-thru line is available for those who just need a quick fix!
CHOCOLATE LOVERS PARADISE: Everything is all about chocolate Feb. 3-4 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center at the annual Carolina Chocolate Festival. Chocolate vendors, chocolate dipped fruit, chocolate baking contests, chocolate pudding eating competitions – chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. Oh, and a run. Things get started Saturday morning with a 5K run, so you can easily burn off some calories ahead of the fun! Check out carolinachocolatefestival.com to purchase tickets and see a list of this year’s vendors. The best part? It’s all for charity. Did we mention there is chocolate?
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Pieced with Care
Featuring works from the Twin Rivers Quilters Guild
January 20 - March 25, 2018
“Pieced with Care” features quilts from the Twin Rivers Quilters Guild and showcases various types of quilting techniques, ranging from long-arm to hand-quilted, and appliqué. Every Saturday during the "Pieced with Care" Exhibit, there will be quiliting demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. held in the North Carolina History Center.
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BEAUFORT & DOWN EAST While Beaufort offers a beautiful walking waterfront, the picturesque Down East communities of Carteret County, many of which are part of a Scenic Byway, provide a great opportunity for a car trip. Beaufort (pronounced “Bō-furt”), is well deserving of its “America’s Coolest Small Town” title bestowed in 2012 by Budget Travel, with its eclectic blend of history and the contemporary amenities we have all grown to appreciate. IN THE SPIRIT: The rural Cajun Mardi Gras celebration comes to Down East Carteret County on Saturday, Feb. 10, thanks to popular local band The Unknown Tongues. Held annually at the Gloucester Community Center, the event includes a Fool’s Procession, live music, children’s king and queen coronation, a bead toss and plenty of gumbo! Free to participate. Costumes and masks are encouraged! If you play an instrument, bring it along. Things get started at 11am. Directions can be found at www.unknowntongues.com/gmg.
TRAFFIC CHANGES: Be alert to changing traffic patterns in Beaufort during February and March. As of press time, the new high rise bridge connecting Beaufort to Morehead City is slated to open at the end of January, creating new routes to both downtown Beaufort’s beautiful waterfront and the picturesque Down East region. Watch for detour signs and please be safe!
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Ever wonder what all those volunteers and members do at the Beaufort Historic Site? Here’s your chance to learn more about it. The Historical Association will hold its annual Membership Drive from 2-4pm on Sunday, Feb. 11, allowing potential members the opportunity to learn more about the organization and its preservation efforts. Learn more by calling 252-728-5225.
ECHO THE WHALE: Spend Valentine’s Day with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, and learn about Echo, it’s 33.5-foot sperm whale skeleton and the effort to prepare it for exhibit. The free Heart of the Sea program begins at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14. 28
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While it’s sometimes challenging to get us outside much during the cooler temperatures, there is always plenty of bright spots on the winter calendar. Thanks, in part, go to the active arts organizations along the Crystal Coast, including the Down East Folk Arts Society. Formed in 1993, the organization fosters and promotes the enjoyment of traditional, multicultural and contemporary folk music, dance and storytelling in Carteret and Craven counties. And each year, the organization plays host to a diverse calendar of musicians, with featured performances in both New Bern and Beaufort. New Bern programs are held on Friday at the Trent River Coffee Co. and Beaufort concerts
are at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College on Saturday night. To purchase tickets, or learn more, call 252-646-4657 or visit www.downeastfolkarts.org. Upcoming performances include Kerry Grombacher on Feb. 17; Johnsmith on March 24; Si Kahn & Joe Jencks on April 21; and Chirstie Lenee on May 12. In the western end of the county, the Seaside Arts Council is providing something to tap your toes to this winter at Swansboro Town Hall complete with a cash bar. Heartbreaker, a Heart tribute band, visits on Saturday, Feb. 10 and KZ & the Cruisers stops in on Saturday, March 10. To purchase tickets, visit www.seasideartscouncil.com.
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Sites to See There’s more to living at the beach than dips in the oceans and offshore fishing. OK, so those things are really great. But there are loads of options in Eastern North Carolina when you get tired of feeling the warmth of the sand between your toes. Surrounded by museums, aquariums, historic sites and landmarks, there is so much to do beyond the beach that we could keep you busy every weekend for a year.
BEAUFORT HISTORIC SITE
The trials and tribulations of North Carolina’s third oldest town are preserved and remembered through the nearly 60-year-old Beaufort Historical Association and its accompanying site. With restored buildings and a variety of annual programs, the BHA transports visitors back to the first days of “Fish Towne.” Learn more at www.beauforthistoricsite.org.
CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE
The 56-mile of Cape Lookout National Seashore is home to some of the most natural undeveloped stretches of beach to be found in the United States today. The three barrier islands that make up the park are only accessible by private boat or water ferry, so getting there may require a little planning as well as reservations during the busy summer months. But it’s well worth the journey. Find info at www.nps.gov/calo.
CORE SOUND WATERFOWL MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTER Located on Harkers Is-
land, this clearinghouse of Down East heritage is a must stop for anyone curious about this culturally-rich rural region. Once dependent on the water that surrounds it, Down East families entwined with boat building, decoy carving, hunting and fishing – a story that is told through community exhibits, artifacts and special programs. Details: 252728-1500, www.coresound.com.
HISTORY MUSEUM OF CARTERET COUNTY
Morehead City’s only museum focuses on the rich, abundant history of this waterfront area. Visit an early school room, peek in to Carteret County’s fishing industry and touch the wheels of spy Emeline Pigott’s carriage. The Jack Spencer Goodwin Library, lauded for its genealogy materials, is available for public research. Details: 252-247-7533, www.thehistoryplace. org.
NC AQUARIUM AT PINE KNOLL SHORES
From the Mountains to the Sea, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores explores the wildlife of North Carolina’s waterways with a focus on preservation of the state’s delicate ecosystems. One of the highlights, the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck, features sand tiger sharks, sea turtles and hundreds of fish gliding around a three-quarter-scale replica of a German U-boat found off the coast. Details: 252-247-4003, www.ncaquariums.com.
NC MARITIME MUSEUM
One of three maritime museums in the state system, the flagship in Beaufort tells the tale of Eastern North Carolina’s long-standing relationship with the ocean. Museum staff members have been involved with the preservation of artifacts excavated from the Queen Anne’s Revenge, Blackbeard the Pirate’s vessel that was lost just outside Beaufort inlet. For more info, visit www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.
CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST
Ready for a hike? Get back to nature with the Croatan National Forest, with its collection of hiking trails, boat launches, campgrounds and day-use areas. The Croatan is home to a large number of carnivorous plants native to the area, including the Venus flytrap. Headquarters is located at 141 East Fisher Ave., just outside of New Bern. Visit www.fs.usda. gov.
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TRYON PALACE This regal centerpiece to New Bern’s historic districts is a reproduction of the mansion constructed in 1770 for Colonial Governor William Tryon, who, after spending just a year in the home, fled North Carolina to become governor of New York. The original home was destroyed by fire in 1798. Site includes the NC History Center, a state-of-the-art museum, theater and meeting space. Learn more at www.tryonpalace.org.
With a new visitor’s center and a schedule of daily programs, the state’s second most visited park continues to draw visitors to the northern peak of Bogue Banks with its 385 acres of beach, dunes and maritime forest. The well-preserved pentagonal brick fortress garrisoned for the Spanish-American War is always a favorite. Visit www.ncparks.gov. 30
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Trace the steps of the first chartered fire brigade, the Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company, and its competitors, the New Bern Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1. Established in 1955, the museum is currently raising funds to restore the Central Fire Station on Broad Street to its 1928 appearance, with hopes of relocating into the space. Details: 252-636-4087, www.newbernfiremuseum.com.
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2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 27: Behind the Scenes – Shark Snack. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs at the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores, and get an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck while the aquarists feed the sharks. Age 5 and up, $20. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncacquariums.com. Fri. 2: Bellamy Brothers Perform. This popular duo from the 70s and 80s visits Morehead City’s Carteret Community Theatre. Tickets are $30-$45. Details: carteretcommunitytheatre.com. 3-4: Carolina Chocolate Festival. Chocolate is the theme, from decadent selections to pudding eating contests this festival converges on the Crystal Coast Civic Center bringing droves of people to the county in search of the sweet stuff. Benefits go to area nonprofit groups. The event runs from 9am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday. Details: carolinachocolatefestival.com. 3, 10, 17, 24: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close En-
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counters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com. Mon. 5: Flags of Fort Macon. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy. Details: 252-726-3775. 7, 14, 21, 28: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. 10am. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon. Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775. Wed. 7: Brown Bag Gam – Rescue Men, The Story of Pea Island Lifesavers. Noon. Enjoy a casual lunch at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, and view this documentary about the Pea Island Lifesavers. Free. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252504-7740. Fri. 9: Stargazing & Astronomy. 6pm. Meet at the bathhouse at
Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252-7263775. Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-354-6350. Sat. 10: Gloucester Mardi Gras. 11am-6pm. Folk, blues jazz, Cajun and Zydeco tunes will blast throughout Gloucester. Costume attire is encouraged or make feathered masks and hats on site to coordinate with beads earned at the toss. Open and free to the public. Gumbo, fried turkey and other Cajun treats will be served in the afternoon following the Fool’s Procession. Entertainment provided by the Unknown Tongues. To donate gumbo items, call 252-7298021 or visit www.unknowntongues. com. Heart Breaker. 7pm. The Seaside Arts Council brings this Heart tribute band to the Swansboro Town
Hall. Cash bar. Tickets are $15-$15. Details: www.seasideartscouncil.com. Fur Ball of the Crystal Coast. 6pm. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner buffet, music and a silent auction in a semi-formal setting at the Doubletree Atlantic Beach to help support animal rescue efforts. Cost is $50 per person. Details: 252-7325936. Mon. 12: Bird Hike. 9am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-726-3775. Wed. 14: Heart of the Sea. Noon. Spend Valentine’s Day at the NC Maritime Museum and learn about Echo, the museum’s 33.5-foot long sperm whale skeleton. Free. Details: 252-504-7740 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com. Thur. 15: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775. Sat. 17: Kerry Grombacher Performs. 7:30pm. The modern day troubadour will visit Joslyn Hall, on the campus of Carteret Community College. Sponsored by the Down East Folk Arts Society. General admission is $16; members, $13; and students, $10. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252-646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts.org. Dancing with our Stars. 5pm. Carteret Smart Start hosts this annual fundraiser at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Doors open at 5pm, dance competition begins at 7pm. Tickets are $50. Details: 252-727-0440. Wed. 21: Empty Bowls. 11am1pm. The annual charity luncheon will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center to help raise money for the local soup kitchen through the help of potters and area chefs. Choose a bowl and enjoy hot soup served up
by area restaurants. Advanced ticket purchases required, $20 per person. Tickets available at Cape Carteret Aquatic & Wellness Center and at the door.
a great parade with plenty of jewelry tossing. Gaming area set up for boules and cornhole. Parade begins at 3pm. Hosted by the Downtown Beaufort Beaufort Association.
Thur. 22: International Film Series. 5:20 & 7:30pm. Held at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College, this annual event offers two viewing times and two options for participation. Watch just the movie, or opt to include dinner catered by Floyd’s 1921 to make a night of it. The movie alone is free, although donations are suggested. Dinner and movie is $30 and includes a cash bar. This month’s film is “The Salesman” from Iran. Details: 252222-6262. Brown Bag Gam – A Pirate’s Table. Noon. Enjoy a casual lunch break at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, and learn about the pirate lifestyle with museum educator Christine Brin. Free. Details: www. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252-504-7740.
Wed. 28: Garden Club Card Party. 1-4pm. The Emerald Isle Garden Club will hold its annual Card & Games Party fundraiser at the town’s park and recreation center. Enjoy bridge and other card games as well as various board games. Cost is $15 per person and includes door prizes, appetizers, desserts and more. Details: 252-764-0420.
24-25: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: www.the watercraftcenter.com, 252-504-7740. Sat. 24: Saltwater Fishing School. 7:30am-5pm. Staffed by more than 20 local captains ready to share their experience and insights on inshore, near shore, offshore and blue water fishing. Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Fishing School topics include techniques, equipment, strategy, locations, terminal tackle, electronics, bait and more will be offered. Cost is $100. Details: 910452-6378 or fishermanspost.com/ fishing-school/morehead. Mardi Gras on Middle Lane. Beaufort’s own Fat Tuesday celebration brings food, Cajun music, and
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Fri. 2: Stargazing & Astronomy. 6pm. Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park to view space through a telescope and learn more about the universe. Details: 252-7263775. 3-4: Coastal Home & Garden Show. More than 75 exhibitors will be on hand to show off the latest in home and garden products and services at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Whether you’re remodeling, redecorating or landscaping, this is the place to be each March. Doors are open 9am-5pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Details: 252247-3883. Sat. 3: Crystal Coast Half Marathon. 9am. Morehead City is home to this spring time race that features a half-marathon, 10K and 5K routes. Entry fees range from $35 to $90, with discounts to advance registrations. Details: runcrystalcoast.com/ event-information. Mon. 5: Flags of Fort Macon. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon to learn about flags of the Confederacy. Details: 252-726-3775. 7, 14, 21, 28: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. 10am. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing at Fort Macon. Meet in the Fort. Details: 252-726-3775.
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COASTAL CALENDAR Wed. 7: Brown Bag Gam – The Golden Age Revived: Modern Piracy. Noon. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a casual lunch break and learn more about 21st century piracy off the coast of Somalia. Free. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com, 252-504-7740. Fri. 9: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-354-6350. Sat. 10: Emerald Isle Marathon & More. 7am. This annual marathon, half-marathon and 5K bring a slew of runners to the island. Cost is $105 for marathon, $85 for half and $25 for the 5K. Awards. Details: runsignup.com/race/nc/emeraldisle/ emeraldislerun. KZ & the Cruisers. 7pm. This sock hop band featuring tunes from the 1950s and 60s visits the Swansboro Town Hall thanks to the Seaside Arts Council. Tickets are $5-$15. Cash bar. Details: www.seasideartscouncil. com. Mon. 12: Bird Hike. 9am. Meet in the Visitor Center at Fort Macon and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area. Fort Macon has an amazing mix of shore birds and songbirds, and there is always something new to see. Details: 252-726-3775. Wed. 14: Brown Bag Gam – Churchill’s Pirates. Noon. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a casual lunch break and hear James Reedy, Jr. tell tales of British submarine killers during World War II. Free. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com, 252-504-7740. Thur. 15: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am. Meet in the Visitor Center for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach. Details: 252-726-3775. 40
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17-18: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: www.thewatercraftcenter.com, 252-504-7740. Sat. 17: Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival. 9am-6pm. Held at the Emerald Plantation shopping center, festival features arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, clowns and static displays along with amusement rides, face painters and other fun, family-oriented activities. Details: 252-354-6350. Thur. 22: International Film Series. 5:20 & 7:30pm. Held at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College, this annual event offers two viewing times and two options for participation. Watch just the movie, or opt to include dinner catered by Floyd’s 1921 to make a night of it. The movie alone is free, although donations are suggested. Dinner and movie is $30 and includes a cash bar. This month’s film is “Lost in Paris” from France/ Belgium. Details: 252222-6262. Brown Bag Gam – The Wreck of the Caribsea. Noon. Enjoy a casual lunch break at the NC Maritime Museum as Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly discussing the sinking of the Caribsea during World War II. Free. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com, 252-504-7740. Sat. 24: Johnsmith Performs. 7:30pm. The artist, writer, singer and guitar picker will visit Joslyn Hall, on the cam-
pus of Carteret Community College. Sponsored by the Down East Folk Arts Society. General admission is $16; members, $13; and students, $10. Doors open at 6:30pm. Details: 252646-4657 or www.downeastfolkarts. org. Neuse River Bridge Run. 7am. Courses include a half-marathon, 10K and 5K, which welcomes walkers and runners. Races begin and end at Union Point Park in downtown New Bern. Details: www.bridgerun.org. Thur. 29: Brown Bag Gam – Beaufort’s Dolphins. Noon. Enjoy a casual lunch break at the NC Maritime Museum and learn more about the bottlenose dophin that call the area home with Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster. Free. Details: www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort. com, 252-504-7740.
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6-7: Newport Pig Cookin’. Good old North Carolina barbecue takes center stage at Newport Town Park as the country’s largest whole hog pig cooking competition pulls out all the stops. Opening ceremonies are at
4pm Friday and live entertainment is slated for Friday and Saturday. Expect barbecue plates, amusement rides and games and plenty of fun. Details: www.newportpigcooking.com.
different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. Course fee is $135. Must be 16 to participate. Details: www.thewatercraftcenter. com, 252-504-7740.
Fri. 6: NC Whales & Whaling Symposium. 10am-3pm. This day-long event at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, includes presentations throughout the day on whales, species found in our waters, historic hunting practices and more. No registration required. Free. Details: 252504-7740 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.
Tue. 10: Brown Bag Gam – Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Noon. Take a casual lunch break with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, as Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly leads and informal discussion about the lighthouse. Free. Details: 252-504-7740 or www.ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.
7-8: Introduction to Wooden Boat Building. 9am-4:30pm. In this two-day hands on course, students explore the art of boat building from start to finish. Begin with the design and lofting of boats and move on to the setup, steam bending and
Thur. 12: International Film Series. 5:20 & 7:30pm. Held at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College, this annual event offers two viewing times and two options for participation. Watch just the movie, or opt to include dinner catered by Floyd’s 1921 to make a
night of it. The movie alone is free, although donations are suggested. Dinner and movie is $30 and includes a cash bar. This month’s film is “Timbuktu” from Mauritania/France. Details: 252-222-6262. Ladies Night Out. 7pm. Unleash your inner artist. Join the Seaside Arts Council and artist Peggy Poe at Caribsea in Emerald Isle for step by step painting instruction. Tickets are $35-$40, must be 21. Details: www. seasideartscouncil.com. Fri. 13: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 252-354-6350. COASTER
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GOOD BUYS SHOPPING GUIDE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Atlantic Beach Realty, 513 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB, 252-240-7368. (Map #23) In the Causeway Shopping Center featuring cottage and condo sales and rentals, call 800-786-7368 for a free brochure or visit www.atlanticbeachrealty.net. Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, EI; 610 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB, 866429-2578. (Map #22) Offers more than 900 vacation rental homes and condos on Bogue Banks from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle. Stay with Bluewater for a week, a month, a year or a lifetime with vacation, monthly and annual rentals available and a full-service real estate office. Bluewater Real Estate and Vacation Rentals has been voted Coaster Readers’ choice since 2006. Vacation rentals, 866-429-2578 and real estate, 888-3542128. See website for specials or to browse properties, www.bluewatercoaster.com. Cannon & Gruber Realtors, 509 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB, 252-726-6600. (Map #20) Beach vacation sales or rentals, user-friendly online booking at cannongruber.com, 800317-2866. CENTURY 21 Coastland, 7603 Emerald Drive, EI, 252-354-2131. (Map #49) Offers weekly, monthly and annual rentals as well as residential, commercial sales, www.coastland.com or toll-free 800-822-2121. Emerald Isle Realty, 7501 Emerald Drive, EI, 866-586-6980. (Map #48) Has been handing out keys to vacationers since 1962. Enjoy staying in one of their cozy vintage cottages, a condo resort or an elegantly furnished Sand Castle with a pool or elevator. They offer amenities and adventurous packages to please all family members, including pets. Going above and beyond the call of duty for customers is an everyday occurrence. Visa/MC accepted, 800-849-3315, www.emeraldislerealty.com. Realty World-First Coast Realty, 407 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Ste. 1, AB, 252-2471000. (Map #17) With additional offices in Indian Beach and Beaufort, Realty World First Coast specializes in coastal real estate along the Crystal Coast. The right agent makes all the difference. Find yours by calling 252-247-0077, 252-728-6455 or 252-247-1000 or visiting www.realtyworldfirstcoast.com. Sun-Surf Realty, 7701 Emerald Drive, EI, 252-354-2958. (Map #50) Come for a week – stay for a lifetime. Over 300 resort rentals on 42
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BOOKS & GIFTS:
Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books, 508 Evans St., Morehead City, 252-726-3314. (Map #1) Located on the waterfront, store features a fine selection of greeting cards, paperback & hardback books, Byer’s Choice carolers, jewelry, toys, nautical charts, original paintings & prints, china, gifts, open every day, free gift wrap, will ship anywhere, 800-DEE-GEES (333-4337).
CHARTERS, TOURS & RENTAL GEAR:
Capt. Stacy IV, 416 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Atlantic Beach, 252-247-7501. (Map #21) Docked at the Capt. Stacy Fishing Center on the Atlantic Beach Causeway, 83-ft. air-conditioned vessel leaves for the Gulf Stream at 6am; 24-hr. trips to the Gulf Stream, call for reservations, MC/V/DC. Hidden Beaufort Tour, Hungry Town Tours, 400 Front St., Beaufort. (Map 70) A two-wheeled, street-level, insider’s view of life, culture, history and fun in Beaufort. Get an insider’s perspective on where the locals go to eat and play. Enjoy history at a leisurely pace, $20 per person. Guided tours daily. Hours vary, 1-1¼ hrs. Historic Beaufort Walking Tour available. Must be 15 or older. Younger adults welcome. Reservations 252-648-1011. hungrytowntours. com. Island Essentials Linen & Leisure Supply Co., 208 Bogue Inlet Drive, Emerald Isle, 252-354-8887. (Map #55) High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Visit the new showroom, 8002 Emerald Drive, by appointment only. Services available year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability, 888-398-8887, info@island-essentials.com. Nicholas Sparks Tour, Hungry Town Tours, 400 Front St., Beaufort. (Map 70) See the locations in Beaufort that inspired New York Times best-selling author Nicholas Sparks’ novels, “The Choice” and “A Walk to Remember.” In partnership with the Nicholas Sparks Foundation, $20 per person. Guided tours daily. Hours vary, 1-1¼ hrs. Must be 15 or older. Younger adults welcome. Reservations 252-648-1011. hungrytowntours.com.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES:
Harbor Specialties, 437 Front St., Beaufort, 252-838-0059. (Map #75) Offers “nautical but nice” fine gifts & clothing. Featuring the Tilley Hat, Vera Bradley bags & accessories with complimentary monogramming, Tervis Tumblers, Dubarry deck shoes, Chelsea clocks & barometers, boat models & ready to embroider Adams Caps. Does custom embroidery & logos in-house. Bring in yours, www. harborspecialties.com. Island Proper Outfitters, 431 Front St., Beaufort, 252-838-1576. (Map #29) Carries high quality apparel, footwear, and accessories pefect for men of all ages. Brands include Vineyard Vines, Johnnie-O, Patagonia, Faherty, Roark Revival, Howler Bros, Southern Proper, Smathers & Branson, Maui Jim, RayBan, Kaenon, Yeti, Cole Haan, Olukai and so much more! Island Proper Boutique, 431 Front St., Beaufort, 252-838-1576. (Map #71) A sweet little boutique located on the waterfront in Historic Beaufort, NC. Island Proper Boutiqe offers a wide array of apparel, footwear, and accessories for women of all ages. Featuring brands including Karlie Clothes, Escapada, Tyler Boe, BB Dakota, Barbour, Haley and the Hound, Jude Connally, Jack Rogers, Dolce Vita, Chocolat Blu, Hobo the Original, Mignonne Gavigan, Kendra Scott, Loren Hope and much more! Island Traders, 421 Front St., Beaufort, 252-504-3000; Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, 252-240-2825. (Map #29) The store that started it all! Find great names at great prices. Featuring Costa Del Mar, Reef Sanuk, AFTCO and Keen. Also check out the huge selection of T-shirts and accessories. Visit www. islandtraders.com. Kitty Hawk Kites, 419 Front St., Beaufort, 252-728-6670. (Map #76) Your vacation outfitter, carrying a large selection of kites, toys and apparel including Southern Tide, Salt Life, Quicksilver, Fripp & Folly, Life is Good and more. Periwinkles of Beaufort, 510 Front St., Beaufort, 252-504-2002. (Map #77) Ladies casual clothing and beachwear, perfect for vacation or every day. Brands include Escapada and Barbara Gerwit and more. Be sure to check out the jewelry, accessories and gift items. Sandi’s Beachwear, 417 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-726-4812. (Map
#27) Emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, long torso, special cup sizes A-G, & mastectomy. Separates by Sunsets, Tara Grinna, Sea Wave. Also swimwear by Trina Turk, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Kenneth Cole, Nautica, La Blanca, Miraclesuit, Tommy Bahama, Gottex. Just the right suit for every size & preference. Casual wear by Escapada, Elliott Lauren, Jude Connally, Nomadic Traders, Britt Ryan, Elizabeth McKay, Foxcroft, Miracle Body,Gretchen Scott, Tyler Boe, Hatley, Sail to Sable, Melly M, Mud Pie, Lisette & Wild Palms. Great selection of beach bags, cover ups, shoes & accessories. Tassels, 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City, 252-247-7463. (Map #8) A great place to shop for women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry & gift items; casual and dress. A shoe store plus a whole lot more. Located in the Pelletier Harbor Shops. Top it Off Boutique, 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle, 252-3547111. (Map #62) Experience the difference – offering unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shoes and much more. Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.
FAMILY FUN:
Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club, 101 Dolphin Ridge Road, Emerald Isle, 252-2415302. (Map #47) Emerald Isle’s only private beach club. Weekly and seasonal memberships available. Private beach access, swimming pool, tennis courts, shower and changing facilities, game room, full ABC permits and gourmet eatery for the convenience of members. Visit emeraldislebeachclub.com. Kites Unlimited, 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, 252-247-7011. (Map #28) Fly your own kite or watch the colors of other friendly kite fliers 10am Sundays at Fort Macon State Park, hosted by Kites Unlimited, a great place for kites, toys, gifts & more in Atlantic Station Shopping Center, kites-birdstuff.com. Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway, 976 Salter Path Road, Salter Path, 252-247-3024.(Map #46) Features go-carts, mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade & mining train, adventure & thrills galore for the entire family. At Mile Marker 10.3.
HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS:
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, 252-2474003. (Map #32) At Mile Marker 7, dive into adventure at the new NC Aquarium at Pine
Knoll Shores. Explore shipwrecks without getting wet. Look a 350-pound shark in the eye. Touch a stingray. Watch river otters play; 38 exhibits depicting NC’s aquatic environments “from the mountains to the sea.” In the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit, fierce-looking sand tiger sharks up to 8 feet in length, schools of fishes & many other creatures glide around a three-quarter scale replica of a sunken submarine. Other highlights include a 32-foot waterfall, cypress swamp, lionfish, jellyfish, octopus & two touch tanks. Fishing lessons, boat trips & other adventures are now available – check the website for the full schedule or see Coaster’s calendar of events for programs & dates. Regular hours, 9am-5pm daily. Admission, $12.95 (ages 1361); $11.95 age 62 & over; $10.95 ages 3-12. Children age 2 & under and members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Annual memberships, $75 family; $65 couple; $50 individual, ncaquariums.com. Tryon Palace, 529 S. Front St., New Bern, 252-639-3500. Vividly educational and affordable, Tryon Palace puts history at your fingertips. From the Governor’s Palace and surrounding historic homes to stunning gardens and interactive exhibits at the NC History Center, a visit to Tryon Palace is a living history experience like no other.
HOUSE & HOME:
Beaufort Home, 127 Middle Lane, Beaufort. (Map #74) The folks at Beaufort Furniture are now offering a wide variety of home goods all proudly made in the United States. Visit them today on the history Beaufort waterfront.
RESTAURANTS & FOOD TOURS:
Beaufort Culinary Bike Tour, Hungry Town Tours, 400 Front St., Beaufort. (Map 70) Pedal, nosh, and sip your way through Beaufort’s history with five culinary stops including three restaurants, wine tasting and olive oil pairings at a chef-inspired kitchen store. Guided tour, $69 per person. Monday to Saturday, noon, 3-3 ¼ hrs. Food by Foot Culinary Walking Tour available. Must be 21 or over. Younger adults welcome. Reservations 252648-1011. hungrytowntours.com. Bike, Brunch & Bubbles, Hungry Town Tours, 400 Front St., Beaufort. (Map 70) Enjoy Sunday brunch at Beaufort Grocery Co., one of the area’s most renowned restaurants. Choose your entrée from several breakfast or lunch culinary features. Enjoy a mimosa or bloody Mary. Guided tour, $69 per person, Sundays, 10am, 2-2 ½ hrs. Sunday Brunch
Walkabout available. Must be 21 or over. Younger adults welcome. Reservations 252648-1011. hungrytowntours.com. Blue Moon Bistro, 119 Queen St.,252728-5800, bluemoonbistro.biz. (Map #71) Fine dining in a casual setting in historic Beaufort, daily specials, comprehensive wine list, all ABC permits, dinner only, reservations recommended. Channel Marker, 718 Atlantic Beach Cswy., 252-247-2344. (Map #18) The only restaurant overlooking Bogue Sound at the foot of the bridge, offers fine hospitality in its waterfront atrium lounge & adjacent dining room, largest outside dining area on the beach, fresh seafood, steamed or grilled, Black Angus beef, open 7 days a week for dinner at 5pm, lounge opens at 4pm. Open for lunch Sat. & Sun. at 11am. Catering available, ample boat dockage. MC/V/D/AE. No checks, no reservations, all ABC. Banquet, business function facilities. Hungry Town Tours, 400 Front St., Beaufort. (Map 70) Open year round. Pedal or walk through 300 years of Beaufort’s history. Award-winning walking, bike, culinary and history tours. Get an insider’s perspective on where the locals go to eat and play. Explore local restaurants. Girlfriend getaways. #1 activity on the Crystal Coast by TripAdvisor.com. Featured in USA Today & Our State Magazine. Reservations 252-648-1011 from 7am-9pm. hungrytowntours.com. Full Circle Café, 708 Evans St., MHC, 252-773-0703. (Map #5) Creative cuisine using locally sourced ingredients featuring wood-oven pizza, noodle bowls, salads, small plates and daily seafood features. Open Monday-Saturday. Rucker Johns, 8700 Emerald Drive, EI, 252354-2413. (Map #56) Located in the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, the restaurant prepares everything in-house; great sandwiches, salads, pastas, lightly battered & barbecued shrimp, grilled seafood, steaks, chicken & more. Open daily all year for lunch & dinner, outdoor dining available. All ABC, MC/V/AE.
TRANSPORTATION:
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern. (Map #2) Close, convenient & connected – the closest airport to the beach is now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express & Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit NewBernAirport.com for more info. COASTER
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AD INDEX Food & Drink Amos Mosquito’s.............................................................................9 Big Oak Drive-In.............................................................................33 Blue Moon Bistro...........................................................................19 The Crab’s Claw.............................................................................12 Fat Fella’s BBQ & Grill.....................................................................26 Full Circle Café...............................................................................19 RuckerJohns ..................................................................................44
Lodging & Real Estate Atlantic Beach Realty, Inc. ...............................................................5 Bluewater Rentals & Real Estate..................................................... 7 Cannon & Gruber Real Estate........................................................13 Century 21 Coastland Realty..........................................................13 Emerald Isle Realty.......................................................... Back Cover Realty World – First Coast.............................................................47 Sun-Surf Realty..............................................................................14
Recreation & Outdoor Fun Capt. Stacy Fishing Center..............................................................29 Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club.....................................................46 Harkers Island RV Center.................................................................4
Hungry Town Tours........................................................................13 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores................................................37 Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf.............................................2 Tryon Palace..................................................................................22
Shopping & Services Beaufort Home..............................................................................27 Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books.................................................................17 Ginny Gordon’s.............................................................................35 Grandma’s Toy Box........................................................................19 Harbor Specialties.........................................................................23 Island Essentials............................................................................19 Island Proper Outfitters.................................................................25 Island Proper Boutique.................................................................24 Island Traders..................................................................................3 Kites Unlimited................................................................................7 Kitty Hawk Kites..............................................................................11 Pacific............................................................................................31 Periwinkles......................................................................................9 Sandi’s Beachwear........................................................................32 Tassel’s ..........................................................................................45 Top it Off Boutique........................................................................15
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