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GUIDE TO THE CRYSTAL COAST Vol. XXVIII, #7 Dec. 2,2010 - March 3,2011

www.nccoast.com Published by: NCCOAST Communications www.nccoastcommunications.com 201 N. 17th Street Morehead City, NC 28557 Phone: 252.240.1811 • 800.525.1403 Fax: 1.877.247.1856 Email: coaster@nccoast.com Advertising/Sales Manager: Jamie Bailey (252.241.9485), email: sales@nccoast.com Publisher: Tom Kies Managing Editor: Craig Ramey Staff Writer: Amanda Dagnino Graphics Manager: Kim Moore Graphics Coordinator: Mimi Davis Graphics Designers: Eddie Boné, Lindsay Parker & Roze Taitingfong

Pine Knoll Shores, NC Aquarium Atlantic Beach, Fort Macon State Park Morehead City, The History Place Beaufort, Rachel Carson Reserve NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort Historic Site Cape Lookout National Seashore Down East, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum Emerald Isle Swansboro, Hammocks Beach State Park Indian Beach, Salter Path Going Places: Area Attraction Information

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Wish You Were Here: Biggest Events Down East Mardi Gras Chocolate Festival Summertime Blues Get in the Groove Ask the Aquarium

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advertiser page guide Food & Drink Alex & Brett ............................................... 30 Atlantic Beach Seafood Market ............... 14 Beaufort Grocery Co. ................................ 29 Blue Moon Bistro ..................................... 31 Bushwackers ............................. Back Cover Cap’n Willis Seafood Market .................. 51 Channel Marker ........................................ 66 Front St. Grill at Stillwater ......................... 27 Golden Corral ............................................ 21 Harrika’s .................................................... 17 Island Grille ............................................... 65 Kathryn’s Bistro......................................... 86 Pizza Inn of Morehead City ...................... 15 Portofino ................................................... 86 RuckerJohns ............................................. 53 Sea Side Cheesecake & Dessert Shoppe 14 Shepard’s Point ......................................... 29 Trattoria ..................................................... 21

Lodging & Real Estate Atlantic Beach Realty, Inc. ......................... 4 Bluewater Rentals & Real Estate .............. 7 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS ................... 83 Cape Pointe RV Park................................. 39 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty ................. 83 Clamdigger Inn & Restaurant ................... 64 Deanna Hull Realty & Beach Wheels Bike Rentals ............... 3 Emerald Isle Realty ................................... 50 Oceanana Family Resort & Fishing Pier .. 82 Spinnaker’s Reach .................................... 55 Sun-Surf Realty ......................................... 85

Outdoor Fun & Night Life Brandywine Bay Golf Club........................ 60 Cape Pointe Ferry ..................................... 38 Cape Pointe Marina .................................. 39 Capt. Stacy Fishing Center ....................... 47 Carolina Princess ...................................... 48 Cherokee Luxury Charters ....................... 21 Davis Shore Ferry Service ........................ 41 EJW Outdoors ........................................... 87 Golfin’ Dolphin .......................................... 59

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Good Fortune Sail Charters...................... 58 Island Ferry Adventures ........................... 36 LO’R Decks at Calico Jack’s ..................... 41 NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ............ 9 North River Golf Club................................ 62 O Lucky Me Charter Fishing .................... 47 Outer Banks Ferry Service ...................... 49 Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf ..... 73 Star Hill Golf Club ...................................... 61 Water Sports Rentals ................................ 23

Shopping & Services A Little Antique Shop ................................ 28 Art and Soul .............................................. 26 Beach Book Mart ...................................... 17 Beachcombers Gifts & Accessories ........ 17 Bookshop .................................................. 55 Carolina Artist Studio Gallery ................... 14 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport ............ 67 Crystal Coast Family Practice .................. 30 Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books............................. 5 Diamond Shoal Jewelers .......................... 15 Down East Business Association ............. 37 DP Jewelry Designs .................................. 25 Flip Flops ................................................... 51 Ginny Gordon’s ......................................... 11 Handscapes Gallery.................................. 28 Harbor Specialties .................................... 12 ICW Gifts & Monograms ............................. 3 Islamorada ................................................ 45 Island Essentials ....................................... 87 Island Traders ............................................ 44 Jame’s Clothing ........................................... 5 James Wells, D.D.S..................................... 35 JR Dunn Jewelers .................................... 52 Kites Unlimited.......................................... 10 Next Media................................................ 59 One World Shoppe ................................... 31 Periwinkles................................................ 28 Polkadotz Gifts & Boutique ...................... 69 Rocking Chair Bookstore .......................... 26 Sandi’s Beachwear ................................... 13 Second to None ........................................ 17 Sea Gypsy Gallery ..................................... 21 Sunkissed Memories ................................ 55 Stamper’s Jewelers................................... 27 Tassels ....................................................... 44 Tierra Fina ................................................. 27 Top Deck Clothing....................................... 2

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pine knoll shores A sanctuary for turtles, birds and trees, Pine Knoll Shores is the midway point between Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach on Bogue Banks and is a peaceful community incorporated into the saltwater-kissed maritime forest.

In 1917, Alice G. Hoffman purchased a majority of the land on Bogue Banks extending from Atlantic Beach to the Emerald Isle town line.

A local historian has documented that in 1935, all the land acquired by Hoffman passed to a trustee by the name of Llewellyn Phillips and in 1939 it went to John Marshall Mathias, who served as trustee for four children of Theodore Roosevelt (who were also relatives of Alice Hoffman). In 1950

Mathias resigned as trustee and the Roosevelt children took over the trust and property. Their priorities for minimal disturbance of the island dynamics in its development have made Pine Knoll Shores one of the state’s most ecologically sensitive towns.

A historic marker on Hwy 58 at the intersection leading to the NC Aquarium identifies the site of one of the first landings in the New World by Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano.

Another notable landmark is the shipwreck Pevensy located just offshore from where the Iron Steamer Pier once stood. For more information visit townofpks.com.

nc aquarium Make merry with marine life over the holidays and beyond. The aquarium and gift shop are open 9am-5pm throughout the winter, except for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. On Dec. 11, do a good deed and get a good deal. Visitors contributing a nonperishable food item will be admitted free – one item per person. Look for St. Nick among the exhibits on Dec. 11, also. Later in the month, keep a lookout in the Living Shipwreck for diving elves.

When the weather outside is frightful, take a visual trip to the tropics. Tropical fishes form a living kaleidoscope of colors in the Wreck of the Carbisea, Hardbottom Ledge and other exhibits.

Ease the chill with behind-thescenes tours, dining with the critters, seafood cooking classes, children’s programs and even an afternoon husbandry apprenticeship. Don’t miss the new behind-thescenes tour of the aquarium’s bird program.

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activities during school breaks. Aquatic Adventurers for grades 2-3 runs Dec. 27-29. Coastal Explorers for grades 4-5 runs Jan. 17-19.

For anglers warming up their reels for spring, registration begins Jan. 3 for the annual “Get Hooked” fishing school. The day-long seminar on March 12 features tried-and-true techniques from expert anglers on a wide variety of topics.

Free programs such as diving demonstrations, feeding programs and live animal presentations continue all year. The animal feeding program at 10am Saturdays and Sundays puts the spotlight on the aquarium’s playful river otter trio.

The aquarium is five miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Regular hours are 9am to 5pm daily. Admission is $8 for ages 13-61, $7 for ages 62 and over and $6 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members are admitted free. Visit the Pine Knoll Shores section of ncaquariums.com or call 252-247-4003 for more information.

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atlantic beach Of the five towns along Bogue Banks, none have been around longer than the perpetually popular Atlantic Beach. Whether you look to the Oceanana Fishing Pier, the beaches or amusement rides of days gone by, Atlantic Beach has been a heralded place of fun in the sun for surf and sand lovers alike since the early 1900s.

While the landscapes have changed with the removal of the town’s famed “Circle” of music venues and amusement rides, as well as two of its fishing piers, Atlantic Beach still offers numerous public beach accesses, seaside shopping, dining, fishing tournaments like the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament and annual festivals such as the Carolina Kite Fest.

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Before the bridge from Morehead City was built, guests would be ferried to Atlantic Beach to enjoy a day of fun and frolicking along the seashore. Dance halls and beachfront boardwalks soon sprung up, making Atlantic Beach the place to be. Long-time residents and visitors are sure to recall evenings at “The Circle,” an area now coming into its own as “The Grove.”

Filled with treasures like Hoophole Creek, a beautiful nature trail tucked away in the maritime forest, it’s the seaside community’s quaint and casual ambiance that leads so many to call the beach their home … or their home-away-from-home. Details: atlanticbeach-nc.com.

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Interestingly enough, Gen. Robert E. Lee was stationed at Fort Macon as a young Army officer. The fort’s captivating history, impressive restoration and a calendar of special programs, including Civil War reenactments, make Fort Macon State Park one of North Carolina’s most visited state

parks. Once inside, be sure to visit the museum, bookstore, or listen to interesting audio programs in the Commandant’s and Enlisted Men’s Quarters, the WWII Barracks and the Gunpowder Magazine.

The new Coastal Education Visitors’ Center highlights this major attraction.

The fort is the focal point of Fort Macon State Park, which encompasses 385 acres of pristine beach, dunes and maritime forest just east of Atlantic Beach.

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wish you were here A Room with a View Ever wished your windows always faced the beach? Regional artist Rick Babulski has done just that though his artwork, “Windows to the Beach,” which will be on display at Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation (7500 Emerald Drive) during the month of December.

“What is more calming, soothing and satisfying than to be able to look out your window and see the rolling ocean waves, the beauty of sea oats and the magnificence of glorious sand dunes. My wife, children, grandchildren and I have always loved the beach and were

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fortunate enough, upon my retirement 10 years ago, to buy a house close enough to the beach in Emerald Isle to be able to see these beautiful creations of God. My idea was for those who do not live near the beach or who could only visit on vacation, to bring some of that peaceful serenity to their own homes. That’s the inspiration for creating Windows to the Beach.”

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builder that lived in your neighborhood and see historic photos of that little church you pass every day on the way to work.

The event runs from Friday through Sunday – beginning with a gala preview party on Friday night and capped by a Sunday morning fellowship service on the museum grounds.

To learn more, call 252-728-1500.

The Core Sound Decoy Festival, sponsored by the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild, puts an emphasis on the traditional craft in hopes of passing the skill down to the next generation. Events are held at the group’s headquarters, which is located just before the bridge to Harkers Island, and Harkers Island Elementary. The smell of burlap hangs thick as carvers, vendors, artists and authors fill the hallways and gymnasium with their work. Compete in a carving contest, bid on items in the auction, let the kiddies paint a decoy of their own, watch the hunting dog competition or just sit back and take it all in while enjoying homemade banana pudding.

To learn more, or for a full schedule of events, visit decoyguild.com.

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Carving the Holiday Birds The traditional folk arts of Carteret County’s Down East communities take center stage the first weekend in December on Harkers Island. Boat building, decoy carving, hanging nets and working dogs are paired with homemade cooking, quilting and storytelling during the hamlet’s largest events of the year. Waterfowl Weekend and the Core Sound Decoy Festival not only turn attention to the heritage of the region, but they offer local artisans the opportunity to show, compete and sell their wares as well.

Waterfowl Weekend, sponsored by the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, fills the museum at the end of Harkers Island Road with vendors, educational exhibits and entertainment. Food, demonstrations and daily programs make this annual event fun for the entire family. Learn about the first families of Davis, find out about the boat

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Downtown Morehead City will kick off the Christmas season with a full slate of family activities over the weekend of Dec. 3-5.

At 5pm on Friday, Dec. 3, at Katherine Davis Park, Downtown Morehead City Revitalization (DMCRA) will announce the winner of the Downtown Business Decorations Contest.

Hot chocolate, cider and baked goods will be available for purchase. Santa Claus will also be there along with Christmas carol concerts. At 6pm, Mayor Jerry Jones will light the downtown Christmas tree. Look for special open houses in downtown businesses while participating in the Art Walk from 4-8pm. Galleries interested in participating can call 252808-0440.

On Saturday, the events continue with Breakfast with Santa at Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant. Three seatings are planned, 8:30am, 9:30am and 10:30am. Child tickets are $8 and adult tickets are $12. Advanced reservations are required.

Chowder & Cheer is planned from 11am4pm at participating restaurants and businesses. Vote for your favorite chowder and have some cheer! Beginning at 4pm in Jaycee Park, hot chocolate, cider and baked goods

will be available for purchase and the Christmas caroling concerts will begin anew. Santa will be in the gazebo along with a book reading of a special Christmas classic. At 5:30 the Christmas Flotilla begins on the Morehead City waterfront.

On Sunday, the fun concludes with a Gingerbread House Competition. Entrants will display the gingerbread houses at the Train Depot. Downtown businesses will continue business specials on Sunday. To learn more about the events, or to purchase tickets, call 252-808-0440 or visit downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Take the Plunge On Jan. 1, 2010, the air temperature was recorded at 48.9 degrees with a water temperature of 51.5 – cold by anybody’s standards. But that didn’t stop Carteret County’s hardiest residents from donning their bathing suits and taking a screaming run into the frigid surf. Welcome to the Penguin Plunge – a growing New Year’s Day tradition that raises money for various charities and gives local residents an original, albeit chilly way to ring in a new year.

What started in 2004 with about 30 participants now sees more than 100 brave souls strip off their sweaters, scarves and hats each year. And with New Year’s right around the corner, there’s plenty of time to gear up and take the plunge along with them.

The 2011 event is set for 1pm at the Atlantic Beach Circle. To learn more, or to download a registration form, visit penguin-plunge.org.

Creating Master Gardeners Training classes are planned to prepare volunteers to work with the Master Gardener program sponsored by the NC State Cooperative Extension Service in Carteret County.

Classes will meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from Jan. 11 to Feb. 24, plus Tuesday, March 22.

Scheduled topics include soils and composting, plant biology, entomology, woody and perennial ornamentals, backyard vegetable gardening, tree fruit and small fruit, plant diseases and other related subjects. The cost is $100, and includes a comprehensive Master Gardener manual.

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NCSU faculty, local specialists and current Master Gardeners.

Those interested in attending can contact Cindy Day at 252-222-6359 for an application.

Completed forms and a check made out to the Horticulture Fund, must be returned by Dec. 15. There is room in the class for 18 people. An interview may be required for class placement.

Planning the Perfect Wedding Brides around the county and across the state are vying for the opportunity for a beach wedding. And each January they have the chance to take that vision out of their daydreams and into reality thanks to the Crystal Coast Bridal Fair.

Slated from 9am-4pm on Saturday, Jan. 15, the largest bridal event on the North Carolina coast welcomes guests to the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Brides, bridesmaids, mothers, and the occasional groom, will find everything they need to do a little planning under one roof.

Talk to a photographer, price caterers, look at floral options, pick up honeymoon brochures and have a little taste test of some of the area’s best baker’s cakes while still making progress toward your own big day. A fashion show features the latest in bridal gowns and bridesmaid’s dresses.

Tickets are $5, and can be purchased in advance by calling Pam Kaiser at 252-240-3256 or emailing pkaiser@ec.rr.com.

Cheering for Beer The Beaufort Music Festival’s Cheers and Beers fundraiser gives residents a reason to crawl out of their winter caves each January and come together in support of the community. Slated for 6-10pm on Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Cru Wine Bar in Beaufort, the event features food, beer, wine, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

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“All of our fundraisers are critical in their own way to the music festival and this is a very strong event,” offered Brett Harrison, chairman of the Beaufort Music Festival’s planning committee. “It makes necessary money for us, but more importantly it’s a fun thing to do to bring the community together in the winter. A lot of people see the festival as what we do. I like to think about it as one event, certainly our jewel event, but I think all of the events we put together throughout the year make up who we are.”

In the months to come watch out for the Not So Historic Homes Tour fundraiser with more family-oriented events in the works for the summer months. And, of course, always family friendly, the 23rd Beaufort Music Festival will invade the downtown streets of the historic village, May 6-7. To learn more about the festival, and upcoming fundraisers, visit beaufortmusicfestival.com.

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morehead city With its famous boat-to-table seafood restaurants, one of North Carolina’s two state ports and a charter fishing fleet that brings the waterfront to life each afternoon, Morehead City is a true demonstrator of coastal flair. Morehead City is an ever-growing community with the busy state port as its cornerstone, where military ships and freighters from all over the world can be seen coming and going on any given day.

Downtown, visitors and residents enjoy fresh seafood and other fine fare at well-known restaurants. Art galleries, gift shops and other offerings make downtown Morehead City a residents’ and visitors’ paradise; however, recent pushes to breathe more life into the downtown district have set an even higher horizon for this burgeoning coastal town. You’ll be delighted with all the unique places you’ll discover, as well as the sight of

coastal birds and charter boats all coming in with the day’s catch.

Enjoy an evening cruise, spend the day fishing or if you’re looking for more adventure, Morehead City’s dive shops invite you to explore the waters of the Crystal Coast, which has been rated one of the best dive destinations in the US. There’s also plenty of excitement to be found on the Morehead City waterfront each June as the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, now more than 50 years old, brings a week of fishing, fun and big money that consistently tops the $1 million mark.

In the fall Morehead City is abuzz with Ferris wheels, amusement rides, live music and all the seafood you can handle during the North Carolina Seafood Festival, held annually the first weekend in October. For more details visit townofmorehead.com.

the history place For history buffs of all ages, the Crystal Coast’s past is perfectly presented and anchored (in a big way) at The History Place museum on Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City.

Self-paced walking tour exhibits include Native American artifacts, award-winning carved decoys, vintage clothing, period furniture, military memorabilia, coastal artwork and more. Enjoy an array of exhibits with such titles as the History of Shrimp Boats, an Antique Doll Collection, the History of Civil War Weapons and Tuscarora Indians. Also displayed is the carriage in which local Civil War spy Emeline Pigott rode when captured. Pigott carried more items of importance in her petticoat than would fit in any modern-day suitcase.

For genealogy and Civil War buffs, the Jack Spencer Goodwin Library houses more than

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6,000 publications and an extensive county photo file. The Civil War collections are especially notable. The Museum Store offers unique gifts and a wide variety of local books and merchandise for all ages. Publications feature the Civil War, black history, pirates, poetry and local cookbooks. Nautical ornaments, jewelry, pottery, Civil War collectibles and children’s items are also featured.

Visit the tea room inside The History Place and enjoy a light lunch.

Each November, The History Place hosts the annual Antique-AThon where appraisers evaluate local items aged to perfection. It also hosts the popular Lunch with a Dash of History series, trips and other special programs. Admission is free. For more information call 252-247-7533 or visit thehistoryplace.org.

rachel carson reserve Visitors looking for a “greener” vacation will quickly find the Crystal Coast is a natural wonder, teeming with wildlife. And there’s perhaps no better place to discover this than the Rachel Carson Reserve, a component of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve. The breathtakingly beautiful area is a series of islands referred to by locals as Bird Shoal or Carrot Island and lies just across from the Beaufort waterfront. It can only be accessed by boat and lucky explorers might spot a few of the beautiful Carrot Island wild ponies congregating along the shore.

The 2,650-acre reserve is a favorite place for hiking, shelling and exploring the natural and human processes that affect coastal areas.

The site was named for Rachel Carson, the

famous scientist and author who conducted research on the island’s coastal habitat.

Comprised of salt marshes, tidal flats, eelgrass beds and salt flats, the area is a favorite place for beachcombing, swimming and sunbathing, but is only accessible by boat. While there, you’ll spot water birds, wild horses and other natural attractions.

More than 200 species of birds have been sighted on the reserve and a checklist of these feathered-friends is available. The site is an important feeding area for Wilson’s plovers in the summer and piping plovers in the winter. The shrub thicket of the area’s middle marsh supports an egret and heron rookery. Guided nature tours are a seasonal delight for visitors. For more information call 252-838-0883 or nccoastalreserve.net.

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DOWN EAST Dancing Mardi Gras Returns to Gloucester in February Adding a spin on a Louisiana tradition, the 19th annual Gloucester Mardi Gras returns this winter for another year of merriment and music held among the beauty of Down East.

Held on Feb. 12 at the Gloucester Community Center at the corner of Pigott and Ferry Dock roads, this event is based on the more community-minded Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana and intended to be a celebration for the whole family.

Mardi Gras – or Fat Tuesday in English – is technically the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent in the Christian religion.

The day has been celebrated in Europe since medieval times and made its way to America in the late 17th Century when King Louis XIV of France sent an expedition to the New World to defend the country’s claim on Louisane, which included what are now the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. After finally entering the mouth of the Mississippi River, the team set up camp on March 3, 1699 – Mardi Gras.

The celebrations that still continue in rural Louisiana stick much closer to tradition than the famous New Orleans event. There, the members of the procession dress up in gaudy costumes, often ridiculing the outfits of the wealthy and those in power, then go to farms and houses to scrounge up food. The goods are then collected and made into a gumbo shared by the town.

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In Gloucester things are done a little differently: instead of a procession going door to door, food donations are requested. Preparations begin the night before with vegetable chopping and a music jam, with the main event getting underway the next morning at 11am with live music. In addition to gumbo, deep fried turkey, crawfish and plenty of side dishes are served. Each year, the feast is announced with a traditional Fool’s Procession.

The Zydeco band Unknown Tongues takes the stage around 3pm.

The Gloucester Mardi Gras also includes a king and queen cake for the kids. A small baby doll is baked into each of the two cakes, and when the cake is cut and served, the boy who finds the doll in his piece is deemed the king and the girl the queen. The two receive a coronation and the parents have to bake the king and queen cakes the following year.

Of course, the event also includes plenty of beads. Like always, the Mardi Gras is free, though donations of both food and money are accepted, and all are welcome.

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beaufort Visitors to Beaufort (pronounced “Bo-furt�) are quick to discover the town is a special place on the Crystal Coast. As the third-oldest town in North Carolina, those who walk down Beaufort’s streets find a history that’s blossomed with sailing, fishing and architecture since the town’s incorporation in 1722. History lives in the centuriesold restored homes, beautiful churches, on the Beaufort Historic Site, at the NC Maritime Museum, along the waterfront and even across the water in the form of Carrot Island’s wild ponies.

Originally called Fish Towne, Beaufort’s intriguing history is based on both land and sea, including famous patriots like Otway Burns and the notorious Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard. The believed wreckage of the

pirate’s prized flagship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, was discovered more than 10 years ago in Beaufort Inlet and artifacts from this shipwreck are a crown jewel of the NC Maritime Museum’s many exhibits. Scenic strolls along Beaufort’s bustling waterfront are highlighted by fabulous shopping, fine dining and fiery red sunsets.

Tour and charter boats, plus a wealth of area artisans help make Beaufort a favorite spot to spend time.

Noted events include the Wine and Food Weekend in April, the NC Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show in May, the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour in June and the Carteret County Arts and Craft Coalition Show and Sales on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. Details: beaufortnc.org.

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nc maritime museum From towering pirate ships to modest hand-built skiffs, the NC Maritime Museum on Beaufort’s Front Street is the place to find a glimpse of North Carolina’s boating history.

The Crystal Coast was built around its maritime heritage and the NC Maritime Museum serves as a vessel for passing that information and tradition from generation to generation.

If the name Blackbeard the Pirate sends shivers down your spine (or at least sparks your curiosity), the NC Maritime Museum is a must-see attraction. Artifacts from the vessel believed to be Blackbeard’s flagship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, are on permanent display at the museum, raised from the nearby shipwreck.

Tour the museum at your own pace, browsing exhibits that depict the history of the US

Outstanding and imaginative cuisine in a casual atmosphere makes Beaufort Grocery everyone’s favorite eatery!

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Lifesaving Service, whaling on the North Carolina coast, piracy, interesting species of the land and the sea and more. The museum also has a research library, gift shop and holds excursions to the Rachel Carson Reserve.

Across the street from the museum, the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center houses a working boatshop and model shop where visitors can watch the restoration and construction of wooden boats. A new exhibit at the museum’s Gallants Channel site features shipwrecks and underwater archaeology. The maritime museum is open weekdays 9am5pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 1-5pm and there is no admission charge. For more details call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseum.org.

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Crystal Coast Family Practice Routine and Urgent Care For The Entire Family

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beaufort historic site and facts passed down through the ages, the Historic Site has documented the lifestyles and customs of Beaufort’s past to preserve its historical identity for the future.

The Beaufort Historic Site’s calendar is full of exciting and interesting events throughout the year, including the BHA Fall Party in October, Kindergarten Thanksgiving, Jumble Sale and Community Thanksgiving Feast, all of which occur in November, and the Christmas Candlelight Tour in December.

Spring features an annual Easter Egg Hunt and the ever-popular Publick Day. Come summer, the Beaufort Historic Site hits home with its renowned Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour and accompanying Antiques Show and Sale, as well as the annual Summer Party. A variety of shows and sales by the Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition rounds out the annual events listing. The Beaufort Historic Site is open Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 5pm in season, 10am to 4pm off-season. Details: 252728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

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Tucked away in North Carolina’s third-oldest town, the Beaufort Historic Site includes the Carteret County Courthouse of 1796, the Carteret County Jail c.1829, the Apothecary Shop and Doctor’s Office c.1859 and the c.1732 Rustell House that houses the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery.

The Beaufort Historic Site offers a variety of tours, seminars, volunteer opportunities and special events of interest for the whole family throughout the year. Enhanced by authentic structures, artifacts a double-decker tour bus

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Best known for its towering lighthouse covered in black and white diamonds, the 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 cape allows for true-to-nature camping, features a renovated lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a boardwalk to the beach, daily ranger programs and facilities in summer. There are no guarded beaches or maintained roads, as to preserve the seashore’s pristine and serene nature.

For those seeking to discover the cape’s history, remnants of old gun mounts are visible on an ocean side walk between the rock jetty and Cape Point. Many visitors come to the National Seashore to view the black and white diagonal checkerboard-patterned Cape Lookout Lighthouse. A landmark since 1859, it is now maintained by the National Park Service, who has rehabilitated the lighthouse tower to allow for All visitors should remember this is a remote, natural territory with no fast food, limited fresh water access and no lifeguards. Visitors and campers, remember to take whatever is needed to eat or drink, sun and insect lotions, hats and shoes and to bring out all that you carry in, including trash.

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public access Friday through Sunday.

The visitor’s center, found near the South Core Banks ferry dock, has a shaded pavilion and boardwalk connecting it to the area adjacent to the Keepers’ Quarters, which has been renovated and includes new exhibits. The Cape Lookout Light Station Visitor Center and Keepers’ Quarters Museum are open to the public 9am through 5pm, April through November. Exhibits focus on lighthouse history and early shipwrecks and rescues. A bookstore features items related to the National Seashore and also carries bottled water and insect repellent.

In addition to its lighthouse, Cape Lookout National Seashore includes adjacent Shackleford Banks, site of the extinct fishing village Diamond City, with large dunes and wild Outer Banks ponies. North and South Core Banks, both noted for wonderful shelling, clamming and surf fishing, are open April through November and picturesque Portsmouth Village, found at the northeastern tip of Core Banks, is a 250-acre uninhabited island community dating from 1753 and preserved as a National Historic Site.

A visitor center located on Harkers Island is open year round from 9am-5pm (except for Dec. 25-Jan. 1). Exhibits tell the story of island communities, the Life Saving Service and other local history. An indoor theater offers two short films on a rotating schedule, and the visitor center bookstore features books, tapes, videos and children’s items related to Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Public restrooms and a nearby picnic area are available and wheelchair accessible.

For more information call 728-2250 or visit nps.gov/calo.

FERRIES, TOURS & SERVICES: To protect Cape Lookout National Seashore from commercial development and guarantee quality access/service to the public, the National Park Service (NPS) licenses and permits operators, camping concessions and fishing guides to provide services to the public for fees. Access to the cape is permitted by commercial ferry services and local private boats. Weather conditions may restrict ferry operation. Contact the NPS (728-2250) for more information. (cont. on page 36)

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FROM HARKERS ISLAND: Cape Pointe Ferry & Marina, 1390 Island Road, Harkers Island, approx 3.5 miles after Harkers Island Bridge, is a full-service marina with boat storage, repairs, ramp, lifts & slips. Annual RV sites available on premises, gift shop & ships store with tackle, boat & beach supplies including ice, sodas, beer, coolers, snacks, sun block, cameras, caps & more. Your ‘Down East’ location for passenger ferry service to Cape Lookout Lighthouse & Shackleford Banks (east); the third ferry service you get to on Island Road Marina.

Info & reservations, 728-6181. Cape Pointe Marina is open year round. All major credit cards accepted (Map#46).

Cape Lookout Ferry Service, Inc., DBA Calico Jack’s Ferry, departs for Cape Lookout National Seashore from LO’R Decks Marina on Harkers Island, daily 8am-6pm weather permitting; Calico Jack’s ferry runs on demand to Cape Lookout Lighthouse or Shackleford Banks; Calico Jack’s Ferry is the last ferry on Harkers Island & also closest ferry, taking only 10 minutes, we pick up every hour; free daily parking. Discover why Cape Lookout National Seashore is the vacation treasure of the Crystal Coast, 728-3575 (Map#90).

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FROM BEAUFORT: Island Ferry Adventures, voted 2010 Coaster Magazine Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Favorite Ferry Service, Tour Service & Outdoor Adventure Business. 610 Front St., across from the Inlet Inn. PASSENGER FERRY SERVICE begins 9am daily, weather permitting, departures top of the hour to: Shackleford Banks (west end) (CLNS), shipwrecked Spanish mustangs & voted No. 1 shelling beach; Carrot Island (Rachel Carson Reserve), Sand Dollar Island & Bird Shoal. Ferry service operates late March to mid-October. Scenic waterfront tours available for any type trip including Cape Lookout Lighthouse & our extended “summer only” narrated tours. Reservations, passenger & rate minimums required for all scenic tours. Group rates, MC/VISA. See you Spring 2011.

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Outer Banks Ferry Service, ’06 Coaster Readers’ Award for Best Ferry Service & ’07 Red Ribbon Award for Best Local Tour Service, departs Front Street, Beaufort (across from NC Maritime Museum) on demand or reservation starting at 9am, 7 days/wk, explore the hidden treasure of the Crystal Coast with Capt. “Barrow-Cuda” & his buccaneers; personal water taxi to Carrot Island-Rachel Carson Reserve & Shackleford Banks

where wild mustangs roam; on very end of Cape Lookout National Seashore, the best shelling on the coast; fishing, camping, surfing, swimming, hiking, bird & horse watching. Luxury Houseboat Rentals, fully furnished with skiff, reservations required; Cape Lookout Tour with guide, reservations required; Pirate Treasure Hunt, real life treasure hunts guided by an authentic pirate, reservations required; Water Bug Tours, relaxed and shaded, harbor tours, departs hourly; Anything Adventurous, custom tours & charters, inshore fishing, reservations required; Snack Shack with cold drinks, hot dogs & ice cream; showers available when you come off the boat. Open year round, call for details, reservations, 728-4129 (Map#10).

FROM DAVIS: Davis Shore Ferry, departing from the Davis Shore to South Core Banks on the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Family owned for 50 years, services include day trips, overnight camping, cabin rentals (available through NPS), tackle shop, bait and ice. Open March 16-Dec. 31, reservations recommended. Located 16 miles from Beaufort, follow Hwy 70 East to 148 Willis Road in Davis.

For more information, call 729-3474 or visit davisferry.com or drumwagon.com (Map#4).

Cape Pointe Ferry Service is a full service passenger ferry service that operates out of Cape Pointe Marina.

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with access to Marina & Ferry Service Cape Pointe RV Park is located along the Back Sound of Harkers Island, NC. With pristine coastal waters and gorgeous afternoon sunsets you’ll immediately fall in love with this beautiful property.

We encourage you to come enjoy the best of the Crystal Coast and Down East along the beautiful waters of the Atlantic. With quick and easy access by boat or Cape Pointe Ferry Service, you can be at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in a matter of minutes.

Visit us today at Cape Pointe RV Park, while there stop by Cape Pointe Marina, a full service marina offering all of your boating and fishing needs. Also catch a ride on one of our ferry boats provided by Cape Pointe Ferry Service.

These coastal RV lots are now available for purchase or annual lease. You’ll be amazed that waterfront living and vacationing can be this affordable. Hurry in while choice lots remain!

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down east When the pace has slowed, sunlight is reflecting off the marsh and old wooden boats peacefully bob up and down in the water, chances are you’ve just entered Down East. Found east of Beaufort along Highway 70, Down East encompasses the communities of Atlantic, Bettie, Cedar Island, Davis, Gloucester, Harkers Island, Lola, Marshallberg, Otway, Sea Level, Smyrna, Stacy, Straits and Williston.

Each of these communities is unique and rich in its maritime heritage and beauty, which was recognized in Oct. 2009 when the stretch of Highway 70 from Merrimon Road to Cedar Island was designated a National Scenic By-

way as part of the Outer Banks Scenic Byway.

On Harkers Island you’ll find the National Park Service Visitor Center offering information and a park for viewing the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. There are also marinas and accommodations, plus ferries and charter boat services available for visitors hoping to see the Cape Lookout National Seashore first hand. Back on Highway 70, many people just passing through make their way down to Sea Level, where they join up with Highway 12 and trek to the county’s farthest-east community of Cedar Island and hop on a ferry to Ocracoke Island.

core sound waterfowl museum If one word could sum up the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center’s mission, that word would be “preservation.”

Found at the end of Island Road in Harkers Island, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum strives to promote and preserve the Down East region’s valued heritage by showcasing the talents and skills of Down East residents, focusing on decoy carving, boatbuilding, storytelling, oral histories, local writers, traditional music, food, hunting, fishing and other skills.

The goal is to pass these community strengths onto the next generation and educate residents and visitors about the crucial role played by all natural communities. The

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museum works with partners such as the NC Arts Council, the National Park Service, NC Travel and Tourism, Our State magazine and others to promote itself as a major heritage tourism destination in eastern North Carolina. Many heritage programs and demonstrations are offered throughout the year, an additional 8,000 sq.ft. was completed in Oct. 2009 for gallery, observation tower and gift shop, and the museum’s Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend is not to be missed.

Museum hours are Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm. Admission is free. Details are available by calling: 252-7281500, coresound.com.

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Passenger/Vehicle Service from Davis, NC to South Core Banks Cape Lookout National Seashore Family owned for 50 years.

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• Day Trips • Overnight camping • Cabin rentals

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• Tackle Shop • Bait • Ice

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Love of Chocolate

They say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend – but most women will eagerly admit that chocolate is a close second. On Feb. 4-6, just in time for a little Valentine’s Day shopping, the 9th annual Carolina Chocolate Festival will once again take hold of the Crystal Coast Civic Center, drawing throngs of visitors in search of the perfect slice of chocolaty goodness.

“Last year we had 8-9,000 people,” said Carolina Chocolate Festival Director Judy Hailey. “It’s a big weekend.”

With vendors from around the country, demonstrations and an array of contests – how about trying your hand at chocolate pudding eating – the festival never fails to delight every member of the family. If it’s chocolate, you’ll find it during the Carolina Chocolate Festival. Each year, as people stroll through the Civic Center popping everything in their mouths from chocolate covered strawberries to cocoa beans, there’s an audible “mmm” that seems to permeate from each of the vendor booths.

Folks looking to sink their teeth into a more personal experience with chocolate can participate in one of the festival’s additional events. Whether it’s a decadent chocolate bake-off, the chocolate spa, the golf tournament or pairing wine with chocolate, there’s no reason to box yourself into just one chocolate experience.

New to this year’s festival will be chocolate demonstrations by Hallot Parson of Escazu and Charlene Dupray and Pascal Siegler of South’n France. Held during regular festival hours at the civic center on Saturday and

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Sunday, each of these chocolate company owners will describe where and how they make their famous chocolates.

And the sweetest part of all? Local charities are the biggest benefactor as volunteers from various nonprofits are invited to participate and assist during the event – and in turn for their labor, receive a portion of the event’s profits for their charity.

The Chocolate Festival was created by the late John Green, who envisioned nonprofit groups working together, hand-in-hand, to organize an event as partners, and in turn reap the benefits. Proceeds from the 2011 festival will support the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program, Broad Street Clinic, Second Blessings Outreach Ministry, Potters for Parkinson’s, Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina, Carteret County 4-H, Beaufort Women’s Club, Beaufort Sister Cities, Morehead City Civitans, Carteret General Hospital Volunteers and White Oak Church of God Youth Group.

Now in its ninth year, the Carolina Chocolate Festival has donated more than $280,000 back to Carteret County’s community and nonprofit organizations.

The festival is scheduled from 9am-6pm on Saturday, Feb. 5 and from 10am-3pm on Sunday, Feb. 6. Tickets are $8 for adults, $2 for kids 5-12; children under 5 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased online at carolinachocolatefestival.com or by calling 1-877848-4976.

For more information on any of the events, or to purchase tickets, visit carolinachocolatefestival.com or call 1-877-848-4976.

Schedule of Events Friday, Feb. 4 Tee Off ‘Fore’ Charity & Chocolate Brandywine Bay Golf Course 11am $45 per person includes golf, cart, lunch and chocolate desserts (Pricing includes ticket to Carolina Chocolate Festival) An Evening Wrapped In Chocolate Shepard’s Point 6:30pm Exquisite Chocolate Dinner

by Chef Charles Park Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Coastal Carolina Tickets $160 per couple/ $80 per person (Pricing includes ticket to Carolina Chocolate Festival) Reservations Required Saturday, Feb. 5 Carolina Chocolate Festival Crystal Coast Civic Center 9am-6pm Tickets – Adults $8 Kids 5-12 $2 Kids under 5 admitted free Chocolate Spa Sheraton Atlantic Beach Relax in Chocolate Decadence!

Facials, mini massages, hand massage with clear coat, hair & makeup.

All served with champagne and gourmet chocolates $60 per person (includes festival entrance and spa) Reservations required

Amateur Chocolate Fantasy Challenge Bake-Off Crystal Coast Civic Center 1pm Amateur chefs compete for the “prize” chocolate creation.

All of the extravagant delights will be paraded through the festival and guests can feast upon slices in the competition.

Chocolate Uncorked Civic Center (Tented Patio) 2-5pm Emerald Isle Wine Market will be sampling exquisite wines (additional wine available for purchase), and sample chocolates. $10 (advance), $15 (at door) (Does not include festival ticket) Chocolate Around the World Sheraton Atlantic Beach 7-10pm Enjoy entrees featuring chocolate for dinner and jazz music for dancing.

Benefiting the Morehead City Civitan charities and overnight packages available through the Sheraton. $100 per couple/$50 per person (Includes one festival ticket) Sunday, Feb. 6 Carolina Chocolate Festival Crystal Coast Civic Center 10am-3pm Tickets – Adults $8 Kids 5-12 $2 Kids under 5 admitted free Military personnel - Free with Military I.D. Potters for Parkinson’s BINGO Civic Center Noon-3pm Prizes and Surprises for all!

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Fine Ladies Shoes & so Much More!

www.beaufortislandtraders.com Large Selection of Atlantic Station Atlantic Beach 252.240.2825 421 Front St., Beaufort 252.504.3000

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CLEARANCE SALE DRASTIC REDUCTIONS! Ladies clothing, jewelry, shoes, linens and gifts!

Many Designers to choose from!

NEW FALL & WINTER ITEMS ARRIVING DAILY

Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Closed Sunday

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sea & do recreation Bicycle Sales/Rentals Beach Wheels Bike Rentals, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Suite 103, free delivery & pickup anywhere on the Crystal Coast, free lock; we also carry child seats; adult bikes, beach cruisers, children’s bikes, adult tricycles, tandems, tag-a-longs & more. Let us know what you need, 240-BIKE (2453), 800504-2450 (Map#136).

Charters, Cruises, Ferries, Fishing, Tours Cape Pointe Ferry & Marina, 1390 Island Road, Harkers Island, approx 3.5 miles after Harkers Island Bridge, full service marina with boat storage, repairs, ramp, lifts & slips.

Annual RV sites available on premise, gift shop & ships store with tackle, boat & beach supplies including ice, sodas, beer, coolers, snacks, sun block, cameras, caps & more.

The ‘Down East’ location for passenger ferry service to Cape Lookout Lighthouse & Shackleford Banks. Marina & ferry info, reservations, 728-6181. Cape Pointe Marina is open year round. All major credit cards accepted, capepointemarina.com (Map#46).

Capt. Stacy IV, docked at the Capt. Stacy Fishing Center on the Atlantic Beach Causeway, 83-ft. air-conditioned vessel, leaves for

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the Gulf Stream at 6am; 24-hr. trips to the Gulf Stream, call for reservations 800-533-9417, 726-4675 or 247-7501, MC/V/DC (Map#45).

Coastal Ecology Sails, as seen in Southern Living, 41-foot sailing yacht Good Fortune takes small groups (6 max) on customized trips for dolphin & turtle watching, shelling, birding & sailing, 2½ hr. tours, half or full day, 2½ hr sunset sails, depart Beaufort waterfront docks with marine biologist Capt. Ron White, 241-6866 (Map#33).

Davis Shore Ferry, departs from Davis Shore to South Core Banks on Cape Lookout National Seashore. Family owned for 50 years, services include day trips, overnight camping, cabin rentals (available through NPS), tackle shop, bait and ice. Open March 16-Dec. 31, reservations recommended. Located 16 miles from Beaufort, follow Hwy 70 East to 148 Willis Road in Davis. For more information, call 729-3474 or visit davisferry. com or drumwagon.com (Map#4).

FROM BEAUFORT Island Ferry Adventures, voted 2010 Coaster Magazine Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Favorite Ferry Service, Tour Service & Outdoor Adventure Business. 610 Front St., across from the Inlet Inn. PASSENGER FERRY SERVICE begins 9am daily, weather permitting, departures top of the hour to: Shackleford Banks (west end) (CLNS), shipwrecked Spanish mustangs & voted No. 1 shelling beach; Carrot Island (Rachel Carson Reserve), Sand Dollar Island & Bird Shoal. Ferry service operates late March to mid-October. Scenic waterfront tours available for any type trip including Cape Lookout Lighthouse & our extended “summer only” narrated tours. Reservations, passenger & rate minimums required for all scenic tours. Group rates, MC/VISA. See you Spring 2011.

728-7555, islandferryadventures.com (Map#68).

O Lucky Me, departs from the Morehead City waterfront for half-day inshore, full-day Gulf

Stream charters on one of Morehead City’s newest Carolina custom built 60’ sportfishing boats, featuring a spacious air conditioned cabin with microwave, stereo, big screen TV & VCR for a comfortable ride to & from the fishing grounds. Young anglers welcome; for charter information & reservations, call 808-7005 or 728-1587, oluckymefishing.com (Map#21).

Outer Banks Ferry Service, ’06 Coaster Readers’ Award for Best Ferry Service & ’07 Red Ribbon Award for Best Local Tour Service, departs Front Street, Beaufort (across from NC Maritime Museum) on demand or reservation starting at 9am, 7 days/wk, explore the hidden treasure of the Crystal Coast with Capt. “Barrow-Cuda” & his buccaneers; personal water taxi to Carrot Island-Rachel Carson Reserve & Shackleford Banks where wild mustangs roam; on very end of Cape Lookout National Seashore, the best shelling on the coast; fishing, camping, surfing, swimming, hiking, bird & horse watching. Luxury Houseboat Rentals, fully furnished with skiff, reservations required; Cape Lookout Tour with guide, reservations required; Pirate Treasure Hunt, real life treasure hunts guided by

• ½ day inshore • full day gulf stream • charters • 30 knot cruise

an authentic pirate, reservations required; Water Bug Tours, relaxed and shaded, harbor tours, departs hourly; Anything Adventurous, custom tours & charters, inshore fishing, reservations required; Snack Shack with cold drinks, hot dogs & ice cream; showers available when you come off the boat. Open year-round, call for details, reservations, 7284129 (Map#10).

Family Fun NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (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 threequarter-scale replica of a sunken submarine.

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Gulfstream Fishing

Capt. Stacy Fishing Center, Atlantic Beach Just over the bridge on the Atlantic Beach Causeway

Young Anglers Welcome

oluckymefishing.com For charter information & reservations call

252 . 808 . 7005 or 728 . 1587

• Full Day Trips • Half Day Trips • 24-Hour Trips • Winter Fishing • Shark Fishing • Marina with fuel, bait, ice & tackle • Charter & headboat booking service for sports and bottom fishing

Call 1-800-533-9417 or (252) 247-7501

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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, $8 adults; $7 ages 62 & over; $6 ages 6-17.

Children under age 6 & members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Annual memberships, $50 family; $30 individual, ncaquariums. com, 247-4003 (Map#49).

Golfin’ Dolphin, Cape Carteret, offers driving range, mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages & go-carts. Located next to MacDaddy’s, 393-8131, thegolfindolphin.com (Map#7).

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway, Salter Path, features go-carts,

Catch the Fun!

mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade & mining train, adventure & thrills galore for the entire family. At 10.3 mile marker, 247-3024 (Map#112).

Jet Ski Rentals Water Sports Rentals & Dolphin Deck, with two locations in Indian Beach & Salter Path. Sailboats, scooter rentals. Waverunners: New models for 2 adults or adult & 2 kids, full instruction & life vests, ½ hr. & hr. reservations suggested. Banana Boat Rides: Inflatable raft for up to 8, 2-mi. ride. Paddle Boats: 2-3 passengers. Dolphin Deck Tiki Bar: #1 Readers’ Choice Award Best Bar, over water on end of 200’ pier at the Indian Beach location, 2 levels, fabulous sunsets, cold beer, soft drinks, etc., 247-7303 Indian Beach or 247-4386 Salter Path (Map#64).

Kiting • Deep Sea Bottom Fishing & Sport Fishing.

• Half Day, Full Day, 18 hour Trips.

• All Tackle, Bait, & License furnished.

252-726-5479 800-682-3456

• Full Galley w/ Chef. A/C & Heated Cabin.

• Family Atmosphere & Courteous Crew.

Kites Unlimited, fly your own kite or watch the colors of other friendly kite fliers 9am Sundays at Fort Macon State Park, hosted by Kites Unlimited, a great place for kites, toys, gifts & more in Atlantic Station Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach, 247-7011 (Map#50).

• Upper Sundeck for Dolphin Watching.

Piers

• Riders Welcome. 95’ Aluminum Boat.

Oceanana Fishing Pier, E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, offers bait, tackle & rod rentals, fishing license not required, pier provides blanket license. Caters to families with snack grill, arcade & paved parking for beachgoers, 726-0863, oceanana.com (Map#44).

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CAPE LOOKOUT LIGHTHOUSE TOUR

A 3-hour tour departing from the Beaufort Waterfront and docking at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Enjoy views of wild mustangs, dolphins and other local wildlife, while you learn history of the area from our knowledgeable USCG licensed captain.

Departing daily by reservation.

OUTER BANKS FERRY SERVICE TO SHACKLEFORD BANKS

Let our Outer Banks Ferry Service take you... fishing • shelling • camping • surfing • swimming • hiking • bird & horse watching • Shackleford Banks, Carrot Island and other Great Island Locations.

Explore the hidden treasures of the Crystal Coast with Capt. “Barrow-Cuda” & his Buccaneers...

252-728-4129 • www.outerbanksferry.com

WATER BUG TOURS

Narrated History and Nature Cruise.

See Historic Beaufort and Rachel Carson Reserve from our 18-passenger shaded captain’s launch while looking for wild ponies and dolphins. A little history, a little nature and a lot of fun! Harbor Tours - Departs Hourly 252-342-3577 • www.waterbugtours.com

LUXURY HOUSE BOAT RENTALS

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We will, however, re-open in a new location to be announced this March.

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emerald isle If you’re looking for a modern-day beach town with old-fashioned family values, you’ll delight in Emerald Isle. Located on the western end of Bogue Banks, its warm hospitality and hometown charm have made the town a family vacation tradition for generation after generation.

Interestingly enough, this area of Bogue Banks remained largely uninhabited until the 1950s when it was purchased by a group of developers for what now seems like an unbelievably small amount of money. While contemplating their investment, the developers hired a consultant who was flown over the area for a visual

survey. Viewing the lush green maritime forest set against the sparkling blue-greens of the Atlantic Ocean, he suggested “Emerald Isle.” Emerald Isle pays tribute to that Irish namesake each March with its St. Patrick’s Festival, one of the Crystal Coast’s biggest spring events.

Vacation attractions include miniature golf, movies, fishing, bike paths that span the town, natural areas such as Emerald Woods Park and of course, swimming, sunning, sandcastle building and sensational shopping and dining. For more details visit emeraldisle-nc.org.

Exclusively at J.R. Dunn Jewelers!

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Hoping to bring summer’s bright colors and the joy of surfing into the doldrums of winter? Well, wait no longer as the Summertime Blues Art Auction returns to Atlantic Beach this February with a full night of vibrant, surfthemed artwork, live music and great food.

Summertime Blues will once again bring together surfers, sun worshipers, art lovers and everyone else counting down the days to summer for a night that’s sure to heat things up on the inside … even if it’s still freezing outside. Sponsored by the Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation, Summertime Blues is a fundraising effort that benefits the foundation’s year-round humanitarian efforts.

“We’ve been blessed each year when we have the Summertime Blues auction,” said Lisa Pelletier-Harman, publicity director for the Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation. “Surfing is a very community oriented sport.”

Items up for bid in the silent auction include a wide field of colorful abstract paintings by Nemo, handmade jewelry from DP Jewelry, surfboards, surf memorabilia, collectibles and much more. There will also be an artist in residence working on a painting throughout the night that will be included in the auction. Of course, with so many surfers supporting the foundation and its signature winter-warming event, surfboards are always a highlight of the auction items.

“We always try to choose a surf board that has something in the craftsmanship that elevates it to a work of art,” added PelletierHarman. “It’s surfable and it’s art.”

Returning for a third year as the night’s musical entertainment will be Free Poor. Based out of Beaufort, this energetic four-piece

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brings a diverse set list with songs by artists ranging from Johnny Cash and Old Crow Medicine Show, to Nirvana, Sublime, White Stripes, Cypress Hill, Violent Femmes and The Who. As always, food in the form of heavy hors’d oeuvres will be provided by the event’s host, Watermark Restaurant, located in the Atlantic Beach Shopping Center.

While nobody can argue the fun of Summertime Blues, the purpose remains a serious one.

Through fundraisers like Summertime Blues and The Buddy Memorial Longboard Classic held in the summer, the Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation is able to make a positive impact on the community through projects ranging from helping someone fix up their home to providing scholarships.

“In the last four or five years the humanitarian aid aspect of the foundation has grown quite a bit,” said Pelletier-Harman. “Even though we don’t publicize much about the projects, due to respecting the privacy of the people we’re helping, it does require funds and assistance from business and individuals. This is a community effort and not just for surfers. We’re surfers but we’re helping mothers, neighbors, coworkers and friends.

We’re all part of the same community.”

For more information call 252-723-1658 or visit Buddy.pelletier.com.

What: Summertime Blues Party When: Saturday, Feb. 26 Time: 7-11pm Where: Watermark, Atlantic Beach Cost: $15

swansboro & cape carteret Finding hills among North Carolina’s coastal towns is not easy … unless you’re in Swansboro that is. Perched along the beautiful White Oak River on Highway 24, between Cape Carteret and Jacksonville, Swansboro is a town with a unique hilly landscape that seems to cradle the historic buildings in its downtown district.

Visit the historic downtown waterfront for a day of antiquing, shopping, charter fishing, kayaking and delightful dining, or take a look at historic markers to learn about Otway Burns and other local legends. A lovely way to see the Swansboro

area is to bicycle along the Swansboro Bicentennial Bicycle Trail, rent a kayak, or just park downtown for a leisurely walk along the waterfront. Visit swansboro-nc.org for more details.

As you head from Swansboro to Emerald Isle you’ll discover a treasure trove of antique shops, kayak shops and more in Cedar Point.

Just before the bridge to Emerald Isle at the intersection of Highways 24 and 58, Cape Carteret welcomes visitors with golf courses, restaurants, shopping and more. Tucked away behind the trees, beautiful residential properties lie along the Intracoastal Waterway on Bogue Sound.

hammocks beach state park Kayaking and canoeing, camping, fishing, picnicking, bird watching, swimming and strolling along quiet beaches are just some of the enjoyable pastimes found at Hammocks Beach State Park, south of Swansboro off Highway 24. On the mainland and on the state park’s Bear Island, rangers offer scheduled seasonal nature programs and talks focusing on the area’s fascinating natural features and history.

Getting to Bear Island can only be done by boat or the park’s 2.5-mile ferry. On the way, you can view wetland inhabitants, including graceful herons and egrets. On the island a half-mile trail travels through a magnificent sand dune to the beach. Camping sites, hiking trails and a bathhouse are also available to guests.

Bear Island and Huggins Island (also in Hammocks Beach State Park and of great interest because of its lowland marsh system and Civil War history) have interesting sto-

ries to tell so be sure and inquire. Hammocks Beach State Park is open 8am until 6pm daily, September through May, and 8am until 7pm daily, June through August. The park ferry operates daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, except during inclement weather.

For more information call 910-326-4881 or visit ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/habe/main. php.

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indian beach & salter path The small coastal town of Indian Beach lies in the middle of Bogue Banks.

Interestingly enough, Indian Beach surrounds the village of Salter Path on both the east and west, leading a local historian to note that the Crystal Coast can boast its own “twin cities.” The town comes together as a cozy waterfront community that attracts an annual swell of vacationers searching for their own little corner of this peaceful paradise.

Play on the beach, kayak, jet ski, watch shrimp boats bring in their catch or embrace your inner child with a day of mini-golf, gokarts and bumper boats. Visitors find a variety of accommodations, including condominiums, resorts, beach homes and more.

The area’s main public beach access offers restrooms, showers and picnic tables, and features a long, winding boardwalk that meanders through forested dunes down to a beautiful, wide beach. Details: indianbeach. org.

Nestled between both arms of Indian Beach, the village of Salter Path emerged in the late 1800s when local fishermen would carry barrels of mullet from the beach to the sound to trade with a boat offering sweet potatoes and corn. Over the years, a permanent path was worn beside Riley Salter’s house; hence the community’s name. Take advantage of the locals’ knowledge of island history and enjoy the area’s seafood markets and restaurants, or stop in to see local woodcrafters and artists working at area shops.

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tee time Golf enthusiasts rave about how Eastern North Carolina suits them to a tee as soon as they discover the terrific and unique courses of the Crystal Coast. Most courses take full advantage of the area’s natural beauty and are built around maritime forests or near the water. When your eye’s not on the ball or focused on the hole, the Crystal Coast’s courses and their natural surroundings are sights to be seen.

Spring and fall are considered two of the favorite times for golfing in the area with sunny days and cooler temps, but golfing is truly a year-round attraction in Eastern North Carolina as our terrific climate allows for play almost any time. In fact, during the winter months golfers are delighted not only by the good playing weather, but also by seasonal pricing specials and having the greens more to themselves for play at a truly relaxing pace.

And during the prime time summer months, area courses ensure that the play remains at a leisurely pace, perfect for first-time golfers or those who have had the game of golf in their blood for years.

Most courses feature clubhouses, resident pros, well-equipped pro shops and are open

to the public at great rates.

All you have to do is call for a tee time. And if you’re a Crystal Coast resident and golfer, ask about the courses’ benefit tournaments held throughout the year. The community is always looking for teams and individuals for tournament play to benefit local organizations.

Featured here are some of the best local courses when it comes to the Crystal Coast’s “golf coast.”

Accessed from Hwy 70 just west of Morehead City, Brandywine Bay Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed among wooded areas, ponds and streams in the residential resort, Brandywine Bay. Visitors enjoy a putting green, pro shop, snack bar and lessons by appointment. Call 247-2541 or visit brandywinegolf.com (Map#52). (cont. on page 62)

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As the only golf course on Bogue Banks, the Country Club of the Crystal Coast is a treasure for golfers hoping for a picturesque setting of rolling sand dunes, tall pines, majestic oaks and a view of Bogue Sound. For group outings, membership information and times, call 252-726-1034 or visit cccrystalcoast.com (Map#22).

North River Club, Beaufort’s only golf community offers the Crystal Coast’s newest golf course. Located just five miles from the historic Beaufort waterfront, the course is open to the public with resident and non-resident memberships available. This championship golf course offers PGA professionals on staff, a large driving range and putting green.

Ask about information on their corporate outings. Call today for tee times, 728-5525, northrivergolfclub.com (Map#66).

Silver Creek Golf Resort, located on Hwy 58, 3.5 miles north of the Emerald Isle Bridge, is an 18-hole championship course with newly renovated “Tifeagle” greens and Bermuda fairways. This beautiful par-72 layout golf course was designed by Gene Hamm and offers four sets of tees. Men can be challenged by our 7,005 yards of course while ladies can enjoy 4,962 yards worth. During your round, you will discover elevated greens, water hazards and

bunkers. Prior to your game, warm up on the driving range or work on your stroke at the putting greens. Call 393-8058 to book your tee time. Also enjoy Crystal Palms Par Three and Hawaiian Thunder Mini Golf, two fun places to introduce friends and family to the game of golf. Open year-round and lighted during the season. Call 393-1020 (Map#25) Celebrating more than 30 years of golf traditions and 27 championship holes, Star Hill Golf Club is the Crystal Coast’s premier golf club. Our three 9-hole courses, the Lakes, Pines and Sands, feature bent grass greens that will excite the average golfer and challenge the expert. We are nestled in the heart of Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle and minutes away from Swansboro. The Champions Room is the ideal place to relax after your round and settle your score. Our facility is the perfect setting for your next company golf outing, corporate meeting or family celebration.

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local flavor: guide to dining out The following restaurants are listed alphabetically by towns. Call to verify hours, especially during off season. Map #â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refer to restaurant locations on our maps, indexed alphabetically by advertiser in each area.

Atlantic Beach/ Pine Knoll Shores: Channel Marker, 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, 247-2344 (Map#37).

Clamdigger Restaurant & Inn, Salter Path Road, features local fresh seafood, homemade dinners of the South, dietersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fare & daily breakfast, lunch & dinner specials; oceanfront Cutty Sark Lounge has daily drink specials & DJ on weekends, 247-4155, clamdiggerinn.com (Map#57).

Island Grille, 401 Money Island Drive, Atlantic Beach, serves inventive, creative cuisine featuring fresh local seafood & ingredients, plus signature sauces.

Steak, seafood & pasta dishes featured, see the ad for popular Monday & Tuesday specials, extensive beer & wine list, open for dinner daily at 5pm, reservations highly recommended, 240-0000 (Map#135).

Beaufort: Beaufort Grocery Co., just off the waterfront at 117 Queen St., creative menu of local seafood, beef, lamb & veal, freshly baked breads & desserts, original soups & salads, Sun. brunch; ABC, catering, open for lunch & dinner, open 7 days a week, Memorial Day to Labor Day, MC/ V/Amex, dinner reservations recommended, available for private catered dining, 728-3899 (Map#75).

Blue Moon Bistro, 119 Queen St., fine dining in a casual setting in historic Beaufort, daily specials, comprehensive wine list, all ABC permits, dinner only, (cont. on page 64)

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reservations recommended, 728-5800, bluemoonbistro.biz, (Map#75).

Front Street Grill at Stillwater, 300 Front St., located in the renovated Topsail Marine boathouse, on the beautiful Beaufort waterfront. Creative coastal cuisine with spectacular views of Carrot Island, Beaufort Inlet and panoramic sunsets. All ABC permits, serves lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch. Indoor/outdoor dining, reservations highly recommended for dinner, walk-in guests always welcome. The outside waterfront bar serves light food and drinks all day in season. Boat dockage available, 728-4956, frontstreetgrillatstillwater.com (Map#1).

Emerald Isle: Bushwackers at Bogue Inlet Pier on the ocean, serves island drinks, steaks & fresh broiled/steamed/grilled seafood under a lush tropical canopy. Open at 5pm daily, MC/V, kids’ menu, all ABC, 354-6300 (Map#11).

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Portofino, Bell Cove Village, Coast Guard Road. Now open for lunch, new lower priced dinner menu. Dinner served 4:30-until, 3548111 (Map#30).

RuckerJohns Restaurant, Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, 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, 354-2413 (Map#31).

Morehead City: Golden Corral, 4060 Arendell St., features Great Steak Buffet nightly, irresistible bakery items prepared & served by a friendly, helpful staff; healthy & reduced-fat items; weekend breakfast buffet you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss, great prices for seniors & kids too, Mon.-Fri. 11am-10pm, Sat. & Sun. 7:30am-10pm, 7261609 (Map#83). (cont. on page 66)

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Pizza Inn, 4121 Arendell St., always hot, always fresh pizza, pizzerts, pasta, stromboli, salads, sandwiches & more, 41-item lunch & dinner buffet 7 days a week, 726-0101 (Map#19).

Sea Side Cheese Cake Dessert Shoppe, 1002 Arendell St., more than 20 varieties of cheesecake, pastries, cookies & cakes, coffee & tea, eat in or take out, open Wed.-Sat. 10am-5pm, 726-2339 (Map#48).

Shepard’s Point, 913 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City, uptown steakhouse with plethora of seafood, bar specializing in martini cocktails, exposed wine cellar, open kitchen, all desserts made in-house by Shepard’s Point’s own pastry chef (even the ice cream!), open for dinner at 5:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday, now open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday Brunch begins at 11am, 727-0815 (Map#79).

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get in the groove Finding Folk this Winter Gracious and gritty songs with seamless harmonies, excellent music crafted with precision, emotion and beauty – this is Siobhan Quinn and Michael Bowers. The duo kicks off the Down East FolkArts Society’s 2011 calendar with a performance at 8pm on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Clawson’s in Beaufort.

Since 1993 the Down East FolkArts Society has sponsored a full annual schedule of multicultural contemporary folk music programs in Carteret and Craven counties, ensuring that music on the coast isn’t just for summer, but should continue during the winter and early spring months as well.

Quinn brings the audience directly to the emotional center of each song with her vocals while Bowers draws in guests with his warmth and wry humor. Together they paint dynamic and colorful stories with rich original, contemporary and traditional music. Both artists have earned individual reputations, but their collaboration showcases their talents to perfection. Let them warm your hearts and set your feet to tapping on a cold January night.

If you can’t make it, no worries, concerts run monthly at Clawson’s through May. Upcoming shows include Mike Agranoff on Saturday, Feb. 12; The Laws on March 19; Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman on April 16; and Lauren Sheehan on May 14.

Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 members, $8 students, and are available at downeastfolkarts.org. In addition to regular concerts, the society sponsors a variety of arts outreach programs and Contra dances.

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good buys shopping guide

Airports Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, 200 Terminal Drive in New Bern is close, convenient & connected. Now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express & announcing new Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit NewBernAirport.com for more information (Map#13).

Art, Crafts & More: Art and Soul, 220 Front St., Beaufort, is a unique store on the Beaufort waterfront filled with handmade jewelry, art and gifts – simply a fun, uplifting place to shop. The slogan “a handmade marketplace” says it all as the store supports local/regional artists as well as handcrafted fair trade gifts from around the world.

You will find an eclectic selection of beads for purchase and can make a one-of-a-kind piece on site. Classes available. 504-2005, jenny@artandsoulnc.com (Map#42).

Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, 800 Evans St., corner of 8th, Morehead City. Largest gallery on the Crystal Coast featuring fine art, pottery & stained glass by local & regional artists. We offer a variety of classes. Hours 10am -5pm Tues.Sat., 726-7550 (Map#27).

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Handscapes Gallery, Beaufort waterfront, chosen by NICHE magazine as one of the Top 100 Retailers of American Crafts; jewelry, pottery, glass, metal & so much more; over 160 artists represented, 728-6805, handscapesgallery.com, alison@ handscapesgallery.com, (Map#88).

Sea Gypsy Gallery, 8201 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Whimsical art & contemporary art gallery, 626-4176 (Map # 18).

Tierra Fina, 119 Turner St., Beaufort, hand-painted pottery from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Morocco & Tunisia. Visit LUNA – A unique boutique of funwear, open 7 days a week, tierrafinanc.com, 504-2789 (Map#60).

Beachwear: Sandi’s Beachwear, West Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, juniors, long torso, special cup sizes AA-EE, separates, the right suit for every size & taste; maternity, mastectomy, casual & cruise wear by Ann Trinity, Jams World, Foxcroft, PB&J, Wild Palms, French Dressing, Tracy Negoshian, (cont. on page 70)

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carolers, jewelry, toys, nautical charts, original paintings & prints, china, gifts, open every day, free gift wrap, we ship anywhere, 800-DEE-GEES (333-4337), 7263314 (Map#62).

ICW Gift and Monogram Co, 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City, featuring custom T-shirts, embroidery, team sports apparel and specialty gifts alongside beach and boat bags, totes, soft-sided coolers and more. Visit the new store at Pelletier Harbor Shops, 252808-3008, (Map#9).

Rocking Chair Book Store, 400 Front St., Beaufort (Somerset Square), featuring bestsellers, children’s books, local/regional books, new & used, 728-2671 (Map#40).

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Peppermint Bay, Tommy Bahama and more.

Great selection of beach bags, sandals, hats, sunscreen (SPF 50), shoes and accessories, 726-4812 (Map#85).

Books & Gifts: Beach Book Mart, Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, features the largest selection of books on the beach including bestsellers, local books, children’s, cookbooks, crafts, magazines & many more, 240-5655 (Map#98).

Book Shop, 4915 Arendell St. beside Kmart, Morehead City. Broad selection of new & used books in all categories; new books discounted including special orders. Used books include paperbacks, hard covers with extensive selection of old & rare books and a large children’s area with table & chairs. We accept trades & buy estate books. Come in & browse, 240-1163 (Map#94).

Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books, Morehead City waterfront, fine selection of greeting cards, paperback & hardback books, Byer’s Choice

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Harbor Specialties, 127 Middle Lane, Beaufort, 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. We do custom embroidery & logos in-house. Bring in yours, 838-0059 or 877-3694999, harborspecialties.com (Map#128).

Islamorada, Veranda Square, Emerald Isle, fashions & home accessories for ladies of all ages; a unique & different concept in shopping; fun & whimsical, a place unlike any other; your East Coast headquarters for Vineyard Vines, Michael Stars, Lacoste & much more; you’ll love the selection of clothing, linens, shoes, fun accessories & “feel good” lotions & lingerie & jewelry; shop 10am-5pm Mon.Sat., closed Sun., 354-5176 (Map#35).

Island Essentials, Linen & Leisure Supply Company, 208 Bogue Inlet Drive, Emerald Isle.

High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service.

Year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability, 888-398-8887, 252-354-8887, info@ island-essentials.com (Map#26).

Island Traders, 421 Front St., Beaufort, features great names & great prices, come in & browse the bargains at this terrific name brand & catalog clothing outlet. Visit the 2nd location in Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, 504-3000, beaufortislandtraders.com (Map#114).

Polkadotz, Pelletier Harbor Shops, 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City, featuring jewelry,

clothing, incredible items from the Brighton collection, shoes, gifts & more. Come by & browse this fashionable store, 808-2000 (Map#9).

Sandi’s Beachwear, West Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, juniors, long torso, special cup sizes AA-EE, separates, the right suit for every size & taste; maternity, mastectomy, casual & cruise wear by Ann Trinity, Jams World, Foxcroft, PB&J, Wild Palms, French Dressing, Tracy Negoshian, Peppermint Bay, Tommy Bahama and more.

Great selection of beach bags, sandals, hats, sunscreen (SPF 50), shoes and accessories, 726-4812 (Map#85).

Second to None, 4370 Arendell St., Pelletier Harbor Shops, Morehead City, women’s brand name clothing & accessories, sizes 0 to 3x, including maternity.

Casual to formal wear, shoes, jewelry & handbags. Original artwork, also available. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, 240-2002 (Map#9).

Tassels, Pelletier Harbor Shops, 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City, great place to shop for

shoes, handbags, jewelry & gift items; a shoe store plus a whole lot more; we now carry a wonderful selection of invitations & personalized note cards for all occasions, 247-7463 (Map#9).

Top Deck, largest mens’ & ladies’ clothing store in Beaufort, brand names such as Fresh Produce, Royal Robbins, Sperry shoes, Rainbow sandals, Crocs, Hook & Tackle, Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Tori Richards and more; fill all your casual clothing needs from head to toe. MC/V, 728-6670 (Map#114).

Gourmet Items & Edibles: Ginny Gordon’s, 1011 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City. Specializing in cookware, aprons, gadgets, knives, cookbooks & everything else for the cook, 7266661 (Map#58).

Gifts & Specialty: A Little Antique Shop, 121 Turner St., Beaufort. Step back in time with historic Beaufort’s newest antique shop. Browse antiques, vintage items, collectibles, oddities and curiosities. Appraisal services also available, alittleantiqueshop.com, 252-728-7325 (Map#15).

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Beachcombers Accessories & Gifts, 407-B Causeway Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach, offers a wonderful selection of gifts & home accessories, all with the beach lover in mind. Stop by to browse and buy in this great new store. Hours Tues. -Sat. 10am-5pm, 2220400 (Map#82).

Bird Stuff Etc., Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, everything for the bird enthusiast: bird feeders, pre-mixed or mix-your-own seeds, houses, supplies & more. Tilley clothes for men & women, Sloggers, Gnomes, Waterfalls, New Chairs. All in one convenient location with Kites Unlimited, 247-7011 (Map#50).

Flip Flops, 3305 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, (Emerald Isle Mini Mart, Inc.), features flip flops galore, plus gifts of whimsy, clothing & accessories. Stop by to browse great beach gifts & must-haves while picking up your staples such as groceries, gas, bait & tackle, 354-3446 (Map#91).

Periwinkles, 510 Front St., Suite 2, Beaufort, “a really great gift shop,” features gifts, cards, invitations, stationery & more, 5042002 (Map#14).

Sunkissed Memories, 8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, features Crabtree Evelyn, Stonewall Kitchen, Melissa & Doug, Switchflops, Lampeberger candles, Life is Good – something for everyone. Come to the beach, get kissed by the sun & take home a memory.

Open 10-5:30 M-Sat and 12:30-5 on Sunday, 354-2700 (Map#24).

Jewelry: DP Jewelry Designs, 4667-C Arendell St., Morehead City, specializes in unique gold & sterling jewelry at reasonable prices, large selection of handcrafted bracelets, earrings, necklaces & rings; custom designs made on the premises, meteorite jewelry & fossils, original metal sculptures by local artists, dpjewelry.com, 727-0550 (Map#102).

Diamond Shoal Jewelers, 4737 Arendell St. (Hwy 70), Morehead City, specializes in nautical 14K & sterling silver jewelry, as well as estate and designer pieces including Scott Kay, Slane & Slane, Hidalgo and Pandora; custom designs, repairs & appraisals. All work done on premises, Tues.-Sat, 10am-6pm, 7269582 (Map#43).

J.R. Dunn Fine Jewelers, Emerald Plantation in Emerald Isle (354-5074) or Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City (726-8700), offers unique & fine quality jewelry including unique pieces such as the Emerald Isle Destination Bracelet™. Take home this or another memorable piece of paradise or find the perfect gift here (Map#6).

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Stamper’s Jewelers, 435 Front St. in Beaufort (across from the flagpole on the boardwalk) in business since 1955, large selection of diamond, genuine stone, 14K & 10K gold & sterling silver jewelry, watches by Bulova, Seiko & Caravelle, large selection of gifts for men, women & children, jewelry, watch & clock repairs, engraving on premises, 7284967 (Map#59).

Medical: Crystal Coast Family Practice, two locations at 505 N. 35th St., Morehead City and 540 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point. Comprehensive medical care for all ages: pediatric, adolescent, adult, preventative, acute illnesses and injuries, women’s health, minor surgical procedures, dermatology, physicals, skin cancer screening. Accepting new patients – appointments and walk-ins welcome, 7268414 (Morehead City), 393-6374 (Cedar Point), crystalcoastfp.net (Map#29).

James M. Wells, DDS, PA, 208 Professional Circle, Morehead City, dental care working to create beautiful smiles. One appointment crowns, complete family and cosmetic dental care, Zoom 2 whitening, new patients welcome, 247-3010 (Map#71).

Outdoors, Etc.: EJW Outdoors, 4667 Arendell St., Morehead City, offers a tremendous selection of recreational gear from all types of sports, plus biking, hunting, paintball & more, but fishing is a prime feature of EJW’s inventory. Find the best in rod & reels, tackle, bait & much more, 247-4725 (Map#93).

Kites Unlimited, at Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, offers quality kites & windsocks, stunt kites, unique games & puzzles, kite accessories, flags & banners; go flying with us 9am Sun., Ft. Macon State Park, 247-7011 (Map#50).

Seafood: Atlantic Beach Seafood Market, 211-A Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, the only fresh seafood market in Atlantic Beach; fresh daily, shrimp, crabmeat, scallops, lobster tails, crab legs, tuna, grouper, mahi, trigger, flounder, salmon, special orders & more; locals’ choice for best seafood; family operated, Sonya Willis-owner; tackle outlet, 2472430, (Map#8).

Cap’n Willis Seafood Market, 7803 Emerald Dr., look for the bright red roof! Fresh local seafood daily from Cap’n Willis boats: peeled & deveined shrimp, tuna, local oysters, grouper, scallops, clams, crabs, crabmeat, homemade crab cakes & more. We pack coolers for travel! Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm, 354-2500 (Map#41).

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Sundays Behind the Scenes – Aquarium at a Glance. Noon-12:45pm. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get an overhead look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Ages 5 and up, $8. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

Mondays Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm. Visit the area’s top restaurants to see how local chefs prepare fresh seafood during this NC Aquarium program. Sessions include insight on local fish and a taste test of the day’s dish.

Ages 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Shores. Ages 8 and up, advance registration is required. Cost is $12. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Wednesdays Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Bird Program. 1-2pm. Meet some of the aquarium’s newest residents and get a “bird’s-eye view” behind the scenes of the bird program.

See where the aquarium’s raptors and shorebirds live, learn what makes each of these incredible birds unique and find out how you can help their wild cousins. Participants also assist with making enrichment items for the birds. Ages 5 and up. $10. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

Saturdays Tuesdays Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this behind-the-scenes tour that includes a look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll

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Breakfast with the Rays. 8-9:30am.

Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed these amazing animals with the staff at the NC Aquarium. Ages 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

December 1-19: Arts & Crafts Coalition Holiday Show and Sale. Local and regional artisans work hard all year to bring their handiwork together for this annual Christmas-themed event.

With three weeks to shop, everyone will have plenty of time to pick the ideal holiday gift.

This year’s show will be held at 4024 Arendell St., site of the former Shore Decor.

2, 14: Nature Hike. 10am. Meet at the visitor center at Fort Macon State Park to explore native plants and animals during a leisurely hike. Details: 252-726-3775.

3-5: Waterfowl Weekend. The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center opens its doors the first weekend in December with a full slate of traditional, down-home fun. Expect decoy carvers with their wares, educational exhibits, competitions, arts and crafts and plenty of food. Associated special events include a preview party and a seafood extravaganza. Details: 252-728-1500.

Christmas in Downtown Morehead.

Downtown Morehead City will kick off the Christmas season with family activities Dec. 3-5. Scheduled events include a business decorating contest, Christmas carol sing-alongs, an Art Walk, gingerbread house competition and a chowder cook-off. Details: 252808-0440 or downtownmoreheadcity.com.

3-8: Festival of Trees. Hospice of Carteret County’s annual Festival of Trees will be at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City, celebrating the magic of the holiday season with lavishly decorated Christmas trees.

Enjoy live entertainment while browsing and take a moment to visit with Santa during his busy season. A Preview Gala is planned for 7pm on Thursday, Dec. 2, with entertainment provided by the Sunshine Band and the Carolina Chords. Additional local acts will perform each afternoon and evening, including an array of local church groups, schools and music students. As always, there is no charge to attend the event, however, donations are graciously accepted. Details: 252-808-6085.

Fri. 3: Live Santa Broadcast. Join V103.3 radio personality Rick Stix at Carolina Home and Garden from 5-7pm with his special guest, Santa, for free food and fun.

4, 11, 18: Breakfast with the Rays. 8-9:30am.

Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed these amazing animals before the aquarium opens for the day. Ages 5 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

4-5: Core Sound Decoy Festival. Held at the Core Sound Decoy Carver’s Guild headquarters and Harkers Island Elementary School, the two-day festival features decoy carving and painting competitions, exhibits, educational displays, loon calling contest and much more. Details: 252-838-8818.

Annual Christmas Open House and Wine Tasting. Join the staff at Carolina Home and Garden for a Christmas Open House and enjoy special discounts throughout the Christmas Shop. Sample special wine selections for the holidays courtesy of Emerald Isle Wine Market and get your holiday shopping off to a special start with the unique selection of holiday décor for indoors and out. Huge selection of holiday houseplants will be available for that hard to please person on your list.

Sat. 4: Holiday Flotilla. Each Christmas, the residents along the Crystal Coast like to celebrate the season with their own personal style. Boats decked out in Christmas finery cruise past the Morehead City and Beaufort waterfronts at sunset. Details: 252-728-1638. (cont. on page 77)

nc ferry schedule Call 1-800-BY-FERRY or visit ncferry.org for updated information. See ncferry.org for additional ferry schedules for the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry and Southport-Fort Fisher ferry.

CEDAR ISLAND-OCRACOKE TOLL FERRY 2 ¼ Hours - 50 Cars Reservations Recommended Call 1-800-293-3779 Jan. 1 - April 18, Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 Depart Depart Cedar Island Ocracoke 7:30 AM 7:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Fares (One Way) Pedestrian Bicycle Rider Motorcycles Vehicle and/or combination less than 20’ Vehicle and/or combination 20’ up to 40’ Vehicle and/or combination over 40’ up to 65’

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OCRACOKE-HATTERAS INLET Free Ferry - 40 minutes - 30 cars Depart Depart Hatteras Ocracoke Jan. 1 - April 18, Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 Departs Hatteras and Ocracoke every hour between 5:00 AM and Midnight.

PAMLICO RIVER FERRY Free Ferry - 30 minutes - 18 cars Year-Round Depart Bayview Depart Aurora 5:30 AM 6:15 AM 7:00 AM 7:45 AM 8:30 AM ----------------------11:15AM 12:15 PM 12:50 PM 1:30 PM 2:15 PM 3:15 PM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 6:15 PM 7:00 PM 7:45 PM Dates and times are subject to change.

CALL 1-800-BY FERRY or visit www.ncferry.org to verify departure times prior to travel. Reservations must be claimed 30 minutes prior to departure. For departures from Ocracoke, call 800-856-0343. More information may be obtained from Director, Ferry Division, 8550 Shipyard Rd., Manns Harbor, NC 27953, or by calling 1-800-BY-FERRY. Please call the Ferry Division to verify times.

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CHERRY BRANCH-MINNESOTT FERRY Free Ferry - 20 minutes Year-Round Depart Cherry Branch 5:05 AM 5:25 AM 5:45 AM 6:15 AM 6:45 AM 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 8:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM 10:05 AM 10:25 AM 10:45 AM 11:15 AM 11:45 AM 12:15 PM 1:15 PM 1:45 PM 2:15 PM 2:45 PM 3:15 PM 3:45 PM 4:15 PM 4:45 PM 5:15 PM 5:45 PM ---------6:45 PM ---------7:45 PM ---------8:45 PM ---------9:45 PM ---------11:30 PM ---------12:45 AM

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Beaufort Christmas Parade.

4pm. Join neighbors and business owners on Front Street as they share a little Christmas cheer – and maybe a little candy along the way.

Aquarium ABCs. 10-11am. Preschoolers discover aquatic species with live animals, crafts to bring home and other fun activities. Ages 3-5, $8.

Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Critter Class. 2-3pm.Creative art projects, games, videos and live animals introduce young children to aquatic life. Ages 6-8, $8. Details: 252247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

10-11: Contemporary Boatbuilding Carpentry. This NC Maritime Museum class teaches skills essential for building round-bottomed boats. Students learn to derive shapes of frames and planks, plank both carvel and lapstrake hulls and understand traditional construction techniques. They also examine and experience the properties of various boatbuilding materials, the advantages and limitations of different construction styles, and the properties of the range of fasteners and adhesives for boat construction. Class fee: $110 for members and $135 for non members. Details: 252-728-7317

Fri. 10: 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. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Lunch with a Dash of History. Noon.

Join The History Place and Rodney Kemp for a fun lunchtime program that focuses on area history. The cost is $10 with lunch and $4 without and reservations must be made on the Wednesday prior to the event. Today’s program will look at Christmas stories. Details: historyplace@starfish.com or 252-247-7533.

Santa by the Sea. 6:30-9pm. Children tell Santa their wishes among the fishes, meet Santa’s helpers and enjoy other special holiday treats and activities. This magical evening for children and families includes dinner. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Ages 3 and up, $20. Details: 252-2474003 or ncaquariums.com.

11, 18: Grand Illumination. 5-9pm. Join Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens in New Bern for an 18th Century candlelit Christmas celebration. The evening program includes a tour through the palace and performances by the Fife and Drum Corps and other performers. The evening culminates with a fireworks display over the South Lawn. Details: 252514-4900 or tryonpalace.org.

Sat. 11: Breakfast with Santa. The Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. invites children of all ages to join jolly old St. Nick at 10am for a Christmas story and breakfast. Admission is one unwrapped gift per child. Preregistration is required by calling Laura Lee Davis at 252354-6350 or ldavis@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Coastal Carolina Christmas Walk. 24:30pm. Tour the buildings of the Beaufort Historic Site adorned in Colonial holiday finery. Enjoy period music and learning how residents of Beaufort celebrated the holidays. A special Christmas raffle and silent auction will (cont. on page 78)

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Historic Beaufort Candlelight Tour of Homes and Concert. 5-7pm. A great way to get ready for the holidays is to visit beautiful homes, inns and bed and breakfasts in historic downtown Beaufort while they’re all “dressed up” for the holidays. See truly lovely decorations amid twinkling candlelight as you walk the festive streets of this quaint town.

Tickets are $12 at the Beaufort Historical Association. Immediately following the tour, the Carteret County Public Library and the American Music Festival will present a concert by the Carolina Brass Quintet at 8pm at the Carteret County Public Library in Beaufort. Tickets are $25 at the door or a combination ticket with the Candlelight Tour can be purchased for $32. Details: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

Morehead City Christmas Parade.

11am. Visitors will line the streets of downtown Morehead City for this always-exciting holiday event. From the marching bands to Boy Scouts – nothing says Christmas like a good dose of fellowship and celebration.

NC Aquarium Open House and Food Drive. 9am-5pm. Enjoy free admission with one nonperishable food item per person, and visit with Santa. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Sun. 12: NC Maritime Museum Open House. 34pm. Learn more about the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum during this holiday open house following the group’s annual meeting.

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Tue. 14: Fort Tour. 11am. Meet on the parade deck at Fort Macon State Park for a guided tour.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Wed. 15: Bird Hike. 2pm. Meet at the visitor’s center at Fort Macon State Park for this free leisurely hike to identify birds in the area. Details: 252726-3775.

Thur. 16: Beach Hike. 2pm. Meet at the bath house at Fort Macon State Park and take a leisurely hike along the shoreline to explore the beach with park rangers. Details: 252-726-3775.

Surf Fishing. 10am. Guests will meet a park ranger at the bath house to learn tackle and techniques for surf fishing from a park ranger at Fort Macon State Park. Details: 252726-3775.

27-29: Aquatic Adventures Camp for Grades 2-3. 8:30am-2:45pm. This aquarium camp combines fun and learning into wintertime adventure for children in grades 2-3. Participants enjoy outdoor activities, discovery labs, crafts, behind-the-scenes action and more.

Camp is limited to 12. Advance registration and deposit are required. $100. Details: 252247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Thur. 30: Civil War Musket Demo. 11am. Gather at the entrance for Fort Macon State Park to learn the firing process of the Civil War musket. Details: 252-726-3775.

JANUARY Sat. 1: Penguin Plunge. 1pm. Register online or onsite before this Arctic dip in the ocean at the Atlantic Beach Circle. The first 100 registered participants to donate $20 will receive a Penguin Plunge T-shirt. Donations are given to local charities. Details: penguin-plunge.org or 252-808-7485.

New Year’s Day Kite Fly. Get in a little practice for the annual Carolina Kite Festival by joining local enthusiasts at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Free. Details: 252-247-7011.

Sat. 8: Emerald Isle Winter Series - 4v4 Beach Volleyball Tournaments. 9am. Open gender series. Players must be 16. Team fee is $55. Prize money to two top teams. Teams must bring their own ball and act as officials when not playing. Refunds issued for inclement weather. Details: 252-354-6350 or lmorris@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Fri. 14: 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. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Sat. 15: Bridal Fair. 9am-4pm. Brides and grooms to be, along with family and friends are invited to the largest bridal event on the North Carolina coast. Meet more than 50 of the area’s top wedding professionals, speak with vendors intimately about services and products offered without the pressure of purchasing, sample caterer’s fare, see fashion shows

featuring the latest in styles and trends, see the work of top wedding photographers and florists and enjoy live music, prizes, samples and discounts. The bridal fair is held annually at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. Tickets are $5 and available at the door or in advance. Contact: Pam Kaiser 252-2403256 or 252-728-247-3883.

Scrapbooking Workshops. A scrapbooking workshop with Linda Phelps will be held from 10am-1pm at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation for ages 12 and up. Preregistration is required. The cost is $5 and includes the use of tools and a snack. Additional packages are available. Details: Linda Phelps at 910-326-6164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com.

Mon. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Everyone is welcome to this lunchtime celebration at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City for speeches, music and an uplifting message. Details: 252-726-3754.

Sun. 30: Pirate Punch. 2:30-4pm. Join The History Place, Morehead City, for punch and snacks while learning about the history of Carteret County’s pirates with this program geared toward children ages 5-11. Guests are encouraged to wear pirate attire. Cost is $10 for one child and one adult. Details: 252-247-7533.

FEBRUARY 4-6: Carolina Chocolate Festival. Chocolate is the theme, from decadent vendors to pudding eating contests, as this festival converges on the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Benefits go to area nonprofit groups. Details: carolinachocolatefestival.com.

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going places HAMMOCKS BEACH STATE PARK 1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro.

Camping, hiking, ranger programs, seasonal passenger ferry from mainland to Bear Island approximately 15 min. ride, call for departure times.

Details: 910-326-4881, ncparks.gov.

THE HISTORY PLACE 1008 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City (Hwy 70). Exhibits feature local history, research library with extensive Civil War collection. Open Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm, free admission. Details: 252-247-7533, thehistoryplace.org.

BEAUFORT HISTORIC SITE 130 Turner St., Beaufort, with year-round guided tours available M-Sat. Open 9:30am-4:30pm M-Sat., March-Nov.; 10am-4pm M-Sat., Dec.-Feb. Bus tours of the historic district are available on M, W, F and Sat., March through Oct. Site includes the Old Burying Ground, Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. Details: 252-728-5225, 800-575-SITE, beauforthistoricsite.org.

CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE 131 Charles St., Harkers Island, three undeveloped barrier islands offer natural attractions, primitive camping, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, nature programs. Details: 252-728-2250, nps. gov/calo.

CORE SOUND WATERFOWL MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER 1785 Island Road., Harkers Island. Exhibits include decoys and carvings from the area’s best carvers, demonstrations, library and offices, gallery and gift shop, open 10am-5pm M-Sat.; 2-5pm Sun., free admission, groups welcome.

Details: 252-728-1500, coresound.com.

NC AQUARIUM at PINE KNOLL SHORES On Bogue Banks off Hwy 58, 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach. Open year-round, 9am-5pm, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.

Admission: $8 adults; $7 ages 62 & over; $6 ages 6-17. Children under age 6 and members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Details: 252-2474003, ncaquariums.com.

NC ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE On Carrot Island, across from Beaufort waterfront; also known as Rachel Carson Reserve. See wild ponies, water birds, marine plant and animal life. Self-guided nature trail guide available at NC Maritime Museum or reserve office, 101 Pivers Island Rd., Beaufort. Details: 252-838-0883, nccoastalreserve.net.

NC MARITIME MUSEUM 315 Front St., Beaufort. Open M-F, 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm; free. Exhibits focus on state’s rich maritime heritage. The museum’s Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center across the street is open same hours. Details: 252-7287317, ncmaritimemuseum.org or maritime@ nc.dcr.gov.

FORT MACON STATE PARK End of Hwy 58, 2 miles east of Atlantic Beach.

Historic Civil War fort, free admission. Public beach, nature trail, history programs, state park open 8am-sunset; Fort Macon open 9am-5:30pm daily; bookstore and museum, audio programs open 9am-5pm. Details: 252-726-3775, ils.unc. edu/parkproject/visit/foma/home.

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OUTER BANKS WILDLIFE SHELTER 100 Wildlife Way, Newport. Care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Tours Tues., Th., Sat., 2pm. Pond with ducks, catfish and permanent wildlife residents. Visitors welcome for self-guided tours, nominal donation. Details: 252-2401200, owlsonline.org.

the perfect stay Strictly Rentals Hotels, Motels, Resorts:

ATLANTIC BEACH Oceanana Family Resort, oceanfront motel caters to families with children, 2- and 3-room suites available, pool, playground, free poolside tropical breakfast for guests in the summer, free pier fishing for guests in the spring and fall, no fishing license required, pier has blanket license, 726-4111, oceanana.com (Map#44).

PINE KNOLL SHORES The Clamdigger Inn on Salter Path Road has all oceanfront rooms with full amenities.

Refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, private balconies, restaurant, lounge, pool, hot tub, summer pool bar and meeting and banquet facilities, 247-4155, 800-338-1533, clamdiggerinn. com (Map#57).

HARKERS ISLAND Cape Pointe RV Park is a paradise away from home, complete with a white sandy beach on Back Sound and nearby boat access. Enjoy the sun, sand and surf in the park or take a short boat ride to Shackleford Banks or Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

Annual leases also available, 919795-5968 or e-mail mweaver@ thepencos.com (Map#12).

LO’R Decks at Calico Jack’s, LLC, family owned & operated motel. Beautiful views of Cape Lookout. Closest marina and lodging to Cape Lookout. Cape Lookout Ferry Service, Inc. DBA Calico Jack’s Ferry provides a passenger ferry service from LO’R Decks Marina at Harkers Island. For prices and departure times, call 728-3575 (Map#90).

Rentals & Sales:

ATLANTIC BEACH Atlantic Beach Realty in the Causeway Shopping Center for cottage and condo sales and rentals, atlanticbeachrealty.net, call 800-786-7368, 240-7368, for a free brochure go to atlanticbeachrealty. net (Map#47).

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cannongruber.com, 800-317-2866, 726-6600 (Map#108).

Deanna Hull Realty, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Suite 103. Whether looking to buy or sell, you should call us first. We specialize in resort properties. Deanna S. Hull, broker/ owner, serving timeshare owners since 1984, 240-0273, 800-477-4180, deannahullrealty. com, deanna@deannahullrealty.com, bikes@ deannahullrealty.com (Map#136).

EMERALD ISLE Bluewater Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, offers more than 800 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: vacation, monthly and annual rentals available, plus full real estate services for buyers and sellers. Voted Coaster Readers’ favorite rental agency. Several offices (island and mainland) to serve you. Vacation rentals, 252-354-2323, toll-free 888-258-9287. Real Estate, 354-2128, toll-free 888-354-2128. See

website for specials and to browse properties, bluewatergmac.com (Map#39).

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, LLC, 7603 Emerald Drive, has weekly, monthly and annual rentals, 800-822-2121, 354-2131, residential, commercial sales, coastland.com (Map#92).

Emerald Isle Realty, 7501 Emerald Drive, 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. We 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, emeraldislerealty.com (Map#23).

Sun-Surf Realty, 7701 Emerald Drive, come for a week – stay for a lifetime. Over 300 resort rentals on the Crystal Coast. Rentals, 866-829-6849, 354-2658; sales, 877-6983194, 354-2958. View rental and sales properties at SunSurfRealty.com (Map#2).

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We are clean, comfortable, quiet, friendly with special attention toward children.

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Sat. 5: Emerald Isle Winter Series - 4v4 Beach Volleyball Tournaments. 9am. Open gender series. Players must be 16. Team fee is $55. Prize money to two top teams. Teams must bring their own ball and act as officials when not playing. Refunds issued for inclement weather. Details: 252-354-6350 or lmorris@emeraldisle-nc.org.

Sun. 6: Valentine’s Day Membership Drive.

4-6pm. As it strives to increase membership, the Beaufort Historical Association reaches out with fun. This part on the Beaufort Historic Site offers a peek at the perks of membership and introduces guests to Beaufort’s rich heritage. Details: 252-728-5225.

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. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Sat. 19: Scrapbooking Workshop. A scrapbooking workshop with Linda Phelps will be held from 10am-1pm at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation for ages 12 and up. Preregistration is required. The cost is $5 and includes the use of tools and a snack. Additional packages are available. Details: Linda Phelps at 910326-6164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com.

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11-27: Art from the Heart. Location varies, Morehead City – Combined exhibit of work by area school children. Free. Contact: Arts Council of Carteret Council 252-726-9156.

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Q. While on vacation in Mexico, I overheard someone say dorado and mahi-mahi are the same fish. Can that be right?

A. Depending on where you live, or cast your line, the same fish can indeed have different names. Mahi-mahi is a good example.

Mahi is a popular entrée on many restaurant menus. However, it’s also widely known as dolphin.

That’s dolphin fish, not Flipper the mammal. The name “dolphin” most likely came about because of the fish’s early scientific classification in the genus, dolfyn. Mahi-mahi is the Hawaiian name for this fish, and the Spanish name is dorado. Whatever you call it, it’s a great sport fish and absolutely gorgeous in the open ocean.

Another great example is red drum. Back in the 1980s, this fish became very popular in restaurants as blackened redfish, and its population plummeted. Efforts from hatcheries helped bring back its numbers and, as an important fishery, size limits and seasonal catch regulations were implemented.

In North Carolina, small red drum are referred to as puppy drum. When they get a bit bigger, they’re called yearlings. The largest

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are simply called drum.

In Virginia, however, red drum are called channel bass, and in South Carolina they’re spot tail bass. To add to the confusion, the majority of the Southeast simply calls them redfish.

The kingfish is another common fish found along the East Coast, but in North Carolina it’s called sea mullet. In Virginia it’s called Virginia mullet, and in Florida it’s called whiting.

Common names tend to confuse the issue when trying to identify your catch, or what’s on your plate. For the serious fisherman or connoisseur, a good fish identification guidebook with scientific names is worth the investment.

Common names can be confusing when identifying fish, like this dolphin, which is also called mahi-mahi and dorado. Illustration by Duane Raver Information provided by the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The state operates three public aquariums; one in Pine Knoll Shores, another at Fort Fisher and a third on Roanoke Island. The aquariums are administered by the NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources, and are designed to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environment. For more information about the aquariums, log onto www.ncaquariums.com or call 800-832-FISH.

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