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Alex & Brett ............................................... 46

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores ............ 9

Atlantic Beach Seafood Market ............... 15

Oceanana Fishing Pier ............................. 15

Beaufort Grocery Co. ................................ 29

Outer Banks Ferry Service ...................... 47

Blue Moon Bistro ..................................... 26

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf ..... 63

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Silver Creek ............................................... 59

Cap’n Willis Seafood Market .................... 50

Star Hill Golf Club ...................................... 61

Channel Marker ........................................ 85

Water Sports Rentals ................................ 11

Finz Grill .................................................... 27 Island Grille ............................................... 21

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Beach Book Mart ...................................... 11

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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 The season is changing but the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is open 9am to 5pm as usual on Labor Day and the entire holiday weekend. If you haven’t seen the aquarium’s bird program this year, make your plans now.

Winging It: Birds in Flight runs at 1pm daily through Sept. 30.

The aquarium issues its annual “casting call” for the annual Surf Fishing Workshop Oct. 1416, now in its 21st year. This comprehensive course helps beginners get off to a good start and guides more experienced anglers to expand and improve their skills.

Hands-on instruction covers all you need to know about equipment, bait, technique, caring for the catch and more, and culminates with a fishing expedition to Cape Lookout National Seashore. The fee is $150, and advance registration is a must. Call or register online through the aquarium’s website.

It’s time for the kids to start thinking about their alter egos – Trick or Treat Under the Sea is coming soon. Choose from two nights for the aquarium’s annual Halloween festival –

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Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27. Both nights feature trick or treating throughout the aquarium for the kids and Halloween hi-jinks with an aquatic twist for all ages.

Pick the night that suits your family’s schedule or come both nights for a double dose of fall fun. Admission begins at 4:30pm each day and is $6 per person, per night; no charge for ages 2 and under. Memberships and regular admission tickets are not accepted for TOTUS. New this year – buy advance tickets online, beginning Oct. 3. See the website for more.

The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is five miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. Hours are 9am-5pm daily; except special hours Oct. 26-27, and closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days. Regular admission is $8 for ages 13-61; $7 for ages 62 and up; $6 for ages 3-12; no charge for ages 2 and under and North Carolina Aquarium Society members. For more information, see www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.

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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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fort macon state park Much of the Crystal Coast’s coveted Civil War history is protected and preserved within the walls of Fort Macon, the five-sided Civil War fortress which today stands as proudly as in the 1800s. Garrisoned in 1834, Fort Macon was seized from Union forces by the Confederate Army at the start of the Civil War. But in 1862, Union forces recaptured the oceanside fortress, giving the North control of the entire North Carolina coast.

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. At the park’s beach access, visitors can fish from rock jetties or park at the bathhouse area for swimming and summer concessions. The park opens daily at 8am and closes at sunset. Fort hours are 9am-5:30pm daily. Details: 252-726-3775.

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W ish You Were Here Cycling for Awareness

Vets Honored with Memorial Ride The Morehead City-Beaufort Elks Lodge is joining with PAWS and the Military Order of the Purple Heart to honor veterans this Sept. 11, with the first Wounded Warrior 9/11 Memorial Ride. Motorcycles and cars will take to the streets to raise money for this veterans’ support organization and raise awareness about the country’s real heroes. The parade will cruise from Newport to Cape Carteret and down Hwy 58, looping through Morehead City back to the Newport lodge.

“We hope local citizens will come out along the route and wave flags and applaud our brave heroes,” said Ron Garner, Elks exalted ruler. “The attack on September 11th must never be forgotten and America has certainly had a renewed respect for our soldiers and our country since the event.”

Wounded veterans from the Wounded Warrior barracks aboard Camp Lejeune have been invited to participate, and the Elks are hopeful that volunteers will step forward to provide transportation for them during the event.

The cost is $25 and includes a silent auction, food, door prizes, live entertainment and the parade. To learn more, or to register, call 252-808-0043 or 252-7255100.

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The NC Coastal Federation is bringing cyclists together to help raise awareness of North Carolina’s coastal estuaries and beaches and raise money for the federation’s restoration and protection projects.

The first Cycling for the Coast event will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 along Bogue Banks and includes 20k, 40k and 80k rides, with options for all biking levels. The ride will begin and end at the public beach access at mile marker 10.5 in Salter Path. Riders begin departing the site at 8am, with the course running down Hwy 58 toward Atlantic Beach and back.

The cost is $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers, which includes federation membership. All participants will receive a Cycling for the Coast T-shirt. Register online at nccoast.org.

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Reservations are required by calling 252-728-2250 ext. 3001. For those who are busy in September, the program repeats on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5.

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Horse Sense & Survival Dr. Sue Stuska, the biologist responsible for overseeing Carteret County’s herd of wild ponies, is offering special walking tours of Shackleford Banks this fall through the National Park Service. The walk not only allows visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals, but provides insight from Stuska into their habits, personalities and habitat. The first Horse Sense & Survival program is planned from 8am to 12:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 10.

The half-day walking trip treks deep into the dunes to find the horses and watch their behavior – which translates into hours spent in the heat of the day. Guests are asked to come prepared, with hats and protective clothing and comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes that can get wet and muddy. Bring water, lunch/snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, hats, binoculars and other items that will make the visit more comfortable.

The program is free, however, transportation to Shackleford Banks must be provided by a ferry for those who do not own a boat. A list of ferry operators is available at nps.gov/

There are few places children have to go that allows them to bring home their very own scarecrow at the end of the day – but that’s exactly what they will have the opportunity to do at The History Place’s annual Fall Family Fun Day. Planned for 2pm on Sunday, Sept. 25, the festival allows participating youngsters to learn about some of Carteret County’s most colorful historical figures while creating their own life-sized scarecrow.

The cost is $10 and the museum provides stuffing, wood and nails, straw and other materials. Participants should bring a pair of jeans, a flannel shirt and a pillow case. For those who don’t have the necessary items, the museum will have extras on hand for an additional fee. Seating is limited. To reserve a spot, call 252-247-7533.

Floundering on Bogue Banks Fishermen will take the piers, beach and waterfront this fall for the 5th annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament sponsored by the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. and The Reel Outdoors. All flounder must be caught on foot, whether from the surf, the inlet or the sound. And the catch must have been caught from Bogue Banks, from Fort Macon State Park to Emerald Isle between Sept. 24 and Oct. 8.

There is no cost to enter. To learn more, call 252-354-6350. (cont. on page 30)

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The Festivals of Fall Fall brings with it cooler temperatures and a slower pace here in Eastern Carolina as we shake off the summer and prepare to hunker down for the winter ahead. But there are two events that are sure to keep people in full celebration mode right on through October.

One of the area’s oldest, and best attended festivals swarms the historic streets of downtown Swansboro each fall as the seaport pays homage to the always-abundant popular bait fish, the mullet. As Swansboro well knows – the fish are good for more than just bait – they make a tasty meal as well. And on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, everyone will have a chance to honor the town’s favorite fish.

Started as a small community cookout, the Mullet Festival has stretched its legs and settled in during its 57-year reign, now bringing in more than 20,000 people each year to this otherwise quiet little village. Considering that Swansboro has less than 2,000 residents of its own to account for, that’s quite a tidy draw.

The festival kicks off with a parade led by the Swansboro High School Marching Band on Saturday morning and opens up into a grand street fair. More than 100 vendors are already signed up to participate, including an array of arts and crafts booths, food, local music and more.

Due to the heavy volume of foot traffic, there will be no parking at the festival. As always, the event is free and will be held regardless of the weather. For more information call 910-326-7370, email swansborofestivalcommittee@yahoo.com or visit swansborofestivals.com/events.

During the same weekend, New Bern will do a little celebrating of its own. The 31st Mumfest celebrates the colors of spring and welcomes in the cooler fall weather in this riverfront town.

Attracting more than 80,000 visitors to New Bern’s revitalized historic downtown, Mumfest fills the streets with exciting free entertainment, everyone’s favorite foods and great opportunities to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping. Regional artists will offer their wares, local organizations will have food and beverage booths and commercial vendors will offer traditional carnival fare to round out the event.

Live entertainment is the theme at Mumfest, and this year certainly won’t be a disappointment. Making its debut, the Purina Incredible Dog Team brings some of the most athletic canines to the stage while Alex Clark of Project Dynamite fame will amaze the crowds with his jaw dropping feats.

Returning favorites include the Corvette Racing Tour and King BMX Stunt Show of high-energy ramp and flatland riding. Rick Hubbard, King of Kazoo is back with his interactive musical show. Also on tap are roving street performers, dancers, choral groups, KIDSTUFF and Lil’Kidstuff, amusement park rides, magicians, clowns, the Gabardine sisters, a boat show and retriever exhibits. Headlining Saturday night, Chairman of the Board return to New Bern, bringing local beach music classics to the spotlight and encouraging everyone to join them in dance and song.

To learn more about Mullet Festival, visit swansborofestivals.com. For Mumfest, visit mumfest.com.

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We offer board-certified emergency or family medicine doctors providing skilled care for sprains, fevers, cuts, burns and any minor emergency that needs medical attention fast. No appointments are necessary. Meet the staff and hear from our patients at carteretgeneral.com/urgentcare.

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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 a buzz 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 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 lady 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

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than 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 new cafe inside The History Place and enjoy a light lunch.

Each November, the History Place hosts the annual Antique-A-Thon 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.

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The Votes Have Been Tallied The summer season along the Crystal Coast is slowly easing into fall. The children are back in school, the boat ramps aren’t nearly as busy and reservations aren’t always a requirement when you’re ready for an impromptu dinner with friends at your favorite restaurant.

Here at Coaster Magazine we talk a lot about favorites during August and September – just as soon as the votes start rolling in for our annual Readers’ Awards. Since beginning in 1996, the Coaster Readers’ Awards have honored the best shops and stops, restaurants and rentals, from Cedar Point to Cedar Island. But instead of deciding in-house who the winners should be, it’s much more fun to turn to our faithful readers to see where you had a great experience this summer.

As you can imagine, we had a lot of counting to do.

We were so pleased with the response. Not only are we excited to help promote our local businesses, but our readers, it seems, are eager to do so as well. What do our readers love the most about the Crystal Coast?

Our beaches and ocean received accolades across the board – but so did our laid back pace and our family atmosphere. And that puts a smile on our face. On behalf of NCCOAST and local businesses across the county, we thank you for your participation and for embracing our peaceful little slice of heaven we so proudly call home.

Now take a look at who won, and if you voted for them, pat yourself on the back for helping them along the way. And if you didn’t, make sure to pay the winner a visit to find out what all the fuss is about next time you’re in town.

Thanks again and we’ll see you next year!

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And the Winners are...

Favorite Cruise: Lookout Cruises

Golf Course: Brandywine Bay

Shoes: Tassels

Dive Shop: Olympus Dive Center

Dessert Shop: Seaside Cheesecake/ Cheesecake

Catering: Beaufort Grocery

Breakfast: 4 Corners Diner Bike Rentals: Hwy 58 Bicycles Place to Stay (other than beach house or condo)

Clamdigger Inn Vacation Rental Agency: Bluewater Real Estate Local Real Estate Agency: Bluewater Real Estate Local Tour Service: Island Ferry Adventures Ferry Service: Island Ferry Adventures Fishing Charter: Capt. Stacy Sporting Goods: EJW Outdoor Adventure Business: Island Ferry Adventures Kite Shop: Kites Unlimited 24

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Casual Restaurant: RuckerJohns

Seafood: Channel Marker

Waterfront/Waterview Restaurant: Channel Marker

Fresh Seafood Market: Capt. Willis Seafood

Coffee Shop: Starbucks Swimwear: Frans

Pizzeria: Michelangelo’s Pizza Deli Sandwiches: NY Deli

Jewelry/ Accessories: JR Dunn

Chef: Kyle Schoden WindandSea

Men’s Wear: Belk

Fine Dining: Blue Moon Bistro

Woman’s Wear: AB Surf Shop

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Souvenirs: Elly’s Gifts Professional Beach Photographer: Scott Taylor Photography Bookstore: DeeGee’s Gifts & Books Beach Décor: Shore Décor Coastal Art Gallery: BluSail Gallery

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City Kitchen/ Oysters with creamed collards and bacon jam Steak: RuckerJohns Pasta Dish: Portofino’s Tortellini Baccoli (Tri-color cheese tortellini, fresh petit crab, sausage, shallots and scallions in a creamy crab sauce) Beach Gear: Bert’s Surf Shop

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The Crystal Coast Business Woman of the Year award will be presented again this October with support from the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, NCCOAST Business Journal and Crystal: A Coastal Magazine for Women. The ideal candidate should exemplify the following:

We’re searching for that perfect little pearl … the diamond in the rough.

The one woman in Carteret County that’s getting the job done.

And we need your help to find her.

Cast your vote at nccoast.com/award

• Notable examples of influence, creativity and success within her industry and community.

• Involvement with charities, nonprofits and women’s organizations.

Held Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011

• Evidence of growth and innovation in the face of economic downturn.

the awards ceremony includes a luncheon and cash bar at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores.

• Efforts to nurture Carteret County’s economy through partnerships formed with local businesses and other women leaders.

Reservations can be made through the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.

801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City or by calling 252-726-6350.

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NCCOAST Communications 201N. 17th St., Morehead City or by calling 252-726-6350.

Various sponsorships are still available by calling Jamie Bailey at 252-241-9485 A panel of judges will determine the winner based on nominations submitted through e-forms available at nccoast.com. Nominees do not need to be members of the chamber or affiliated with any other business-related organization, however, those considered must be the owner of a business or in an upper management position that operates within the limits of Carteret County. The business can be public, private, or nonprofit . Government agencies are not eligible.

Nomination forms available at nccoast.com must be completed no later than Sept. 30.

beaufort age 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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Visitors to Beaufort (pronounced “Bofurt”) 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 centuries-old 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 wreck-

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If the name Blackbeard the Pirate sends shivers down your spine, then this is definitely somewhere to stop along the way. In June, the museum became home to the country’s first permanent exhibit of artifacts from the nearby Queen Anne’s Revenge, otherwise known as Blackbeard’s flagship. The pirate lived on, although his vessel was found in about 25 feet of water just outside of the Beaufort Inlet and an ongoing excavation continues to bring

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artifacts to the surface for conservation.

Tour the museum at your own pace, browsing exhibits that depict the history of the US Lifesaving Service, whaling on the North Carolina coast, interesting species of land and sea, and yes, pirates. The museum also has a research library, gift shop and a variety of ongoing educational programs.

Across the street from the museum guests will find the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center, which houses a working boat and model shop where visitors can watch the restoration and construction of wooden boats. The maritime museum is open weekdays 9am-5pm, Saturdays 10am5pm, Sundays 1-5pm and is free to visit. For more details call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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Celebrating Currency The Carteret Numismatic Society will show its stuff Sept.

24-25 as the club converges on the Crystal Coast Civic Center for its annual Coin, Stamp and Collectible Show. Featuring more than 25 vendors, guests can expect educational programs, demonstrations, displays and drawings throughout the show.

The annual show draws collectors and coin aficionados from up and down the east coast. Admission is $1, which allows each person a raffle ticket. Drawings are held every hour. Details: 252-247-3883.

Community Theater Performs Carteret Community Theater will present “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, Sept. 8-17.

Performances will be in Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College.

“God of Carnage” won the 2009 Tony Award for best play. Dubbed a comedy of manners ... without the manners, the show is for mature audiences only, due to language.

Show time is 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) on Sept. 8-10 and 15-17 and 2pm on Sunday Sept. 11 (doors open at 1:30pm). Tickets are $12 and available at the door. Reservations can be made by calling Director Bob Malone at 252-728-7550 or Producer Nancy Veitch at 252-726-4841.

Bridging the Gap The NC Seafood Festival’s Twin Bridges 8k Run is planned for 8am on Saturday, Oct. 1. The annual event begins at the Beaufort drawbridge, traversing the Morehead City/ Beaufort and the Atlantic Beach high rise bridges before ending in the parking lot of Bella’s Pizza & Subs, Atlantic Beach.

Medals will be awarded for top three male and female runners in eight age groups. The cost to enter is $15 through Sept. 23, and $20 thereafter. To register, or to learn more, call the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. at 252-726-5083.

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beaufort historic site History repeats itself daily at the Beaufort Historic Site as 18th- and 19th-century coastal Carolina comes to life in the form of “age-old” attractions and 11 historic buildings. 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 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: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.

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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.

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 trueto-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 public access Thursday through Saturday, mid-May through September.

The visitor’s center, found near the South Core Banks ferry dock, has a shaded pavilion and boardwalk connecting it to the area (cont. on page 36)

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numbers to know Emergency Help ................................ 911 NC Hwy Patrol...........................726-5766 Police Departments Atlantic Beach ..........................726-2523 Beaufort ...................................728-4561 Emerald Isle .............................354-2021 Indian Beach ............................247-6700 Morehead City ..........................726-3131 Pine Knoll Shores ......................247-4353 Swansboro .........................910-326-4428

City/Town Halls Atlantic Beach ..........................726-2121 Beaufort ....................................728-2141 Emerald Isle ..............................354-3424 Indian Beach .............................247-3344 Morehead City ..........................726-6848 Pine Knoll Shores ......................247-4353

Fire, Rescue Fire & Rescue (ambulance) ......728-4111 Search & Rescue (USCG) ..........247-4545 Hurricane Information American Red Cross ................637-3405 EMS, Evacuation ......................728-8470 National Weather Service ........223-5327 NC Highway Patrol.............800-441-6127 (Local area code is 252 unless noted.)

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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.

adjacent to the Keepers’ Quarters, which has been renovated and includes new exhibits.

The Cape Lookout Light Station Visitor Center and Keepers’ Quarters Museum is 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

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.

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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).

Calico Jack’s Ferry, departs from Cape Lookout Ferry Service Terminal on Harkers Island daily from 8am-6pm (weather permitting). Calico Jack’s Ferry departs 15 minutes before and after the hour to Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the east end of Shackleford Banks. Calico Jack’s is the closest ferry to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and is located at the end of Harkers Island, adjacent to Cape Lookout National Seashore Headquarters.

The $10 ferry ride is back. For info, call 7283575 (Map#90).

FROM BEAUFORT: Island Ferry Adventures, voted Coaster Magazine Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Favorite Ferry Service 2010-09-08, Tour Service 2010-09 & Outdoor Adventure Business 2010-09. 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 #1 shelling beach; Carrot Island (Rachel Carson Reserve); Sand Dollar Island & Bird Shoal.

Ferry service operates approx. late/March to early/October. Private charters available for any type trip with reservations. Passenger & rate minimums are required for all trips.

Group rate, MC/VISA. 252-728-7555, islandferryadventures.com (Map#68).

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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).

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down east When the pace has slowed, sunlight is rethe Outer Banks Scenic Byway. flecting off the marsh and old wooden boats On Harkers Island you’ll find the National peacefully bob up and down in Park Service Visitor Center ofthe water, chances are you’ve fering information and a park just entered Down East. for viewing the Cape Lookout Found east of Beaufort along Lighthouse. There are also Hwy 70, Down East encommarinas and accommodapasses the communities of tions, plus ferries and charAtlantic, Bettie, Cedar Island, ter boat services available Davis, Gloucester, Harkers for visitors hoping to see the Island, Lola, Marshallberg, OtCape Lookout National Seaway, Sea Level, Smyrna, Stacy, shore first hand. Back on Hwy Straits and Williston.

70, many people just passing Each of these communithrough make their way down Photo by Linda Sandbo ties is unique and rich in its to Sea Level, where they join up maritime heritage and beauty, which was recwith Hwy 12 and trek to the county’s farthestognized in Oct. 2009 when the stretch of Hwy east community of Cedar Island and hop on a 70 from Merrimon Road to Cedar Island was ferry to Ocracoke Island. designated a National Scenic Byway as part of

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

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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, 240BIKE (2453), 800-504-2450 (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).

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leaves for 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).

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is Beaufort’s largest cruising vessel (75’) located across from BB&T Bank – 612 Front Street.

Daily Scenic and Fishing Cruises offering longest fully narrated tour covering 15 miles of the beautiful Crystal Coast: April thru October. 2 hour brunch with the Dolphin’s cruise every Sunday at 11:30am, Dolphin Watches (first boat out on Monday and Thursday at 8:45am), 1 ½ hour Pirate Cruises daily, 3 hour Treasure Hunt & Shackleford Banks combo departing Monday & Thursday at noon. Also offering ½ day morning & evening near-shore and Inland Fishing Trips (no sea sickness) on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The vessel is wheelchair accessible and has women’s and men’s accommodations, a full Galley, ABC Permits, an enclosed Top Deck (fully shaded), plenty of outside seating, and kids steering station.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

Private Charters are available for all occasions up to 150 passengers. M/C, Visa, Amex, and Discover accepted 252-728-

8687 or 252-728-7287 or www.CrystalCoastLady.com (Map#3).

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).

Island Ferry Adventures, voted Coaster Magazine Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Favorite Ferry Service 2010-09-08, Tour Service 2010-09 & Outdoor Adventure Business 2010-09. 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 #1 shelling beach; Carrot Island (Rachel Carson Reserve); Sand Dollar Island & Bird Shoal.

Ferry service operates approx. late/March to early/October. Private charters available for any type trip with reservations. Passenger & rate minimums are required for all trips.

Group rate, MC/VISA. 252-728-7555, islandferryadventures.com (Map#68).

Lookout Cruises, offering daily sailing excursions from historic Beaufort for up to 42 passengers on a 45-foot catamaran with cushioned seating, plenty of shade and large clean restrooms on board. Whether it’s two people, a family outing, tour group or business party, Lookout Cruises offers a memorable sail on the NC Coast complete with cool breezes, saltwater and breathtaking scenery.

Reservations, 252-504-7245 (SAIL) (Map#32).

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, 7284129 (Map#10).

Family Fun 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).

The Morehead Center for Performing Arts & Events, 1311 Arendell St., Morehead City, is the No. 1 place on the Crystal Coast for live family entertainment. From comedy to magic, rock to country, plays and seminars, we offer the best shows on the beach. Visit themoreheadcenter.com for a full lineup of year-round performances, or call the box office at 252-726-1501 (Map#33).

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 (cont. on page 46)

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& many other creatures glide around a threequarter-scale replica of a sunken submarine.

Other highlights include a 32-foot waterfall, cypress swamp, lionfish, jellyfish, octopus & two touch tanks. Fishing lessons, boat trips & other adventures are now available – check the website for the full schedule or see Coaster’s calendar of events for programs & dates. Regular hours, 9am-5pm daily. Admission, $8 (ages 13-61); $7 ages 62 & over; $6 ages 3-12. Children age 2 & under and members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Annual memberships, $60 family; $40 individual, ncaquariums.com, 247-4003 (Map#49).

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

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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 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).

Piers 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).

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.

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The Bounty from the Sea Each fall Carteret County comes together to celebrate the most bountiful resource it has – its mouthwatering seafood. Converging on the downtown streets of Morehead City Sept. 30-Oct. 1, the 25th NC Seafood Festival serves up an array of local seafood options combined with vendors, exhibits, live entertainment, fun, games, rides and a whole lot of excitement for the whole family. And at 25 – the festival has become a seasoned part of the annual landscape – a tradition for local residents and regular guests.

“It’s grown to be the one of the largest events on the east coast and was voted the best event by the Southeast Tourism Society,” said Stephanie McIntyre, NCSF executive director. “That screams volumes to us.

That says that the accomplishments that this festival has under its belt now are numerous and prestigious.

It was the top event in 12 states – that definitely lets us know we’re doing something right.”

At the heart of the festival are the numerous nonprofit organizations that serve as vendors during the event. They serve up fried fish and shrimp sandwiches, sell T-shirts and souvenirs, and as McIntyre is always reminding, serve as the roots that hold the Seafood Festival in place. The event was created 25 years ago with several objectives in mind.

The community wanted, first and foremost, to showcase the array of seafood options found along North Carolina’s coast. But it also wanted to provide a venue for area groups who were in need of new fundraising outlets – from museums and social service groups to band and athletic boosters. As it has grown, a limited number of professional vendors have been added to round out the offerings, but the Seafood Festival continues to be a community event that helps support community organizations.

“I think that’s one of the reasons why the festival is so popular – people really get a feel for our community’s warmth,” said McIntyre.

“We don’t just stretch our hands out for you to shake it … we open our arms as you come down 70 and take you in like you’re one of our own.”

With all the fun in store for its 25th run, McIntyre is sure everyone will be caught in full embrace come noon on Friday, Sept. 30. That’s right, the festival is going back to its beginnings and opening at noon on Friday this year. While the official opening ceremonies are by invitation only – everyone is welcome to hit the midway and take in the sights and sounds of the festival. The music gets started at 5pm as local rockers Free Poor take to the main Clam Jam Stage – setting the pace that will be continued through Sunday afternoon.

Affiliated events include a pier fishing competition, pitting three piers against each other, Saturday morning’s road race and the Saturday and Sunday’s Southern Outer Banks Boat Show at the port. On Sunday morning at 10, the traditional Blessing of the Fleet brings a parade of commercial fishing vessels to the port’s edge as spectators recognize those who have been lost as well as those who continue to work in the industry.

New this year is a visit from SeaFair, a specially-designed yacht that showcases both regional art and work from around the globe.

And of course, said McIntyre, it’s SasSea, the festival’s official mascot’s birthday. Expect cake, she said, lots of cake. And, of course, plenty of fun.

To learn more about the Seafood Festival, or to register for its many special events and competitions, visit ncseafoodfestival.org. (cont. on page 80)

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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

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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.

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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, go-

karts 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.

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

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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.

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 Hwy 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 swansboronc.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 Hwys 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.

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Going Places BEAUFORT HISTORIC SITE

THE HISTORY PLACE

130 Turner St., Beaufort, with year-round guided tours available M-Sat. Open 9:30am4:30pm 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.

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.

NC AQUARIUM at PINE KNOLL SHORES

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.

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 for ages 13-61; $7 for ages 62 and up and $6 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and North Carolina Aquariums members are admitted free. Details: 252-2474003, ncaquariums.com.

CORE SOUND WATERFOWL MUSEUM & Heritage Center

NC ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE

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 MSat.; 2-5pm Sun., free admission, groups welcome. Details: 252-728-1500, coresound.com.

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: 252838-0883, nccoastalreserve.net.

CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE

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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: 252726-3775, ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/foma/ home.

NC MARITIME MUSEUM

HAMMOCKS BEACH STATE PARK

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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.

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: 252-240-1200, owlsonline.org.

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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: 252-728-7317, ncmaritimemuseum.org or maritime@nc.dcr.gov.

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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 month’s 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.

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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, (cont. on page 62)

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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.

Amenities: Total short game area, Cayman driving range, PGA professional instruction, rental clubs, golf shop, swimming pool and private airstrip open to the public. Memberships available. *Soft spikes required. General Manager and Director of Golf: Mick Brown. Superintendent: Damon Libby. Course Architect: R.T. Birney. Call 393-8111 (Map#117).

snack bar and lessons by appointment. Call 247-2541 or visit brandywinegolf.com (Map#52).

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 252-7261034 or visit cccrystalcoast.com (Map#22).

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

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Clamdigger Restaurant & Inn, Salter

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oceanfront Cutty Sark Lounge has daily drink specials & DJ on weekends, 247-4155, clam-

Atlantic Beach/Pine Knoll Shores:

diggerinn.com (Map#57).

Island Grille, 401 Money Island Drive, At-

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

lantic 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).

11am. Catering available, ample boat dockage. MC/V/D/AE. No checks, no reservations, all ABC. Banquet, business function facilities, 247-2344 (Map#37).

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Beaufort: Beaufort Grocery Co., just off the waterfront at 117 Queen St., creative menu of lo-

cal seafood, beef, lamb & veal, freshly baked

seafood, steaks, chicken & more; open daily

breads & desserts, original soups & salads,

all year for lunch & dinner; outdoor din-

Sun. brunch; ABC, catering, open for lunch &

ing available. All ABC, MC/V/AE, 354-2413

dinner, open 7 days a week, Memorial Day to

(Map#31).

Labor Day, MC/V/Amex, dinner reservations recommended, available for private catered dining, 728-3899 (Map#75).

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Shepard’s Point, 913 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City, uptown steakhouse with

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Emerald Isle: Bushwackers at Bogue Inlet Pier on the ocean, serving 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).

Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar, 8002 Emerald Dr., dinner with exceptional American cuisine. 12+ wines available by the glass, 24+ martini choices. Come taste the difference, 354-6200 (Map#24).

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

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Good Buys Art, Crafts & More: Blu Sail Gallery, 1103-A Arendell St., Morehead City. Featuring contemporary art, local and international photography, pottery, wood carving, stained glass and more with an array of classes for all experience levels.

Hours, 10am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday, open until 8pm on Fridays, 252-723-9516 (Map#15 ).

gant shoes, bags, jewelry & accessories, 3543151 (Map#13).

Pacific Superstore, 2 locations: 200 Loon Drive, Emerald Isle; 400 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, the family beachwear store with everyday low prices, beach towels, Tshirts, shoes, skim & body boards and more.

Discover the Emerald Forest 18-hole adventure-style mini golf course across from Emerald Plantation, 354-9617 (EI), 247-6628 (AB), Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, 800 Ev354-5034 (mini golf) (Map#5). ans St., corner of 8th, Morehead City. Largest Sandi’s Beachwear, West Fort Macon gallery on the Crystal Coast featuring fine art, pottery & stained glass by local & regional art- Road, Atlantic Beach, emphasizes women’s ists. We offer a variety of classes. Hours 10am specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, juniors, long torso, special cup sizes AA-EE, separates, -5pm Tues.-Sat., 726-7550 (Map#27). the right suit for every size & taste; materHandscapes Gallery, featuring fine arts nity, mastectomy, casual & cruise wear by and crafts on the waterfront in historic BeauAnn Trinity, Jams World, Foxcroft, PB&J, Wild fort. The gallery promotes American tradiPalms, French Dressing, Tracy Negoshian, tions in pottery, jewelry and glasswork with Peppermint Bay, Tommy Bahama and more. an emphasis on North Carolina artists. Over Great selection of beach bags, sandals, hats, 200 artists are represented in a full range of sunscreen (SPF 50), shoes and accessories, work from the traditional to the contempo726-4812 (Map#85). rary in pottery, glass, jewelry, metal, wood and other media, 410 Front St., 252-728-6805, handscapesgallery.com, handscapes@gmail. Books & Gifts: com (Map#88).

Beach Book Mart, Atlantic Station, AtTierra Fina, 415 Front St., Beaufort, handpainted pottery from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Morocco & Tunisia. Open 7 days a week, tierrafinanc.com, 504-2789 (Map#60).

Beachwear: Fran’s Beachwear, 8305 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. The Crystal Coast’s #1 choice for swimwear suiting every body type, size & special need. More than 50 lines to choose from including designer lines Gottex, Sunflair, Ralph Lauren, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Perry Ellis & Tara Grinna. Girls’ swimwear sizes 2T thru girls 16. Elegantly casual clothes for beach days or evenings on the town, featuring Tribal, Nick & Zoe, Liz & Jane, Cotton Connection and many more. We have a wide variety of casual, comfortable & ele-

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lantic 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 carolers, jewelry, toys, nautical charts, original paintings & prints, china, gifts, open every

Shopping Guide day, free gift wrap, we ship anywhere, 800DEE-GEES (333-4337), 726-3314 (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).

Clothing & Accessories: Harbor Specialties, 437 Front St., 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 inhouse. Bring in yours, 838-0059 or 877-3694999, harborspecialties.com (Map#128).

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, 504-3000 and Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, 240-2825, features great names & great prices, come in & browse the bargains. Large selection of Vibram, five fingers and Merrell Footwear. Find famous brands like Patagonia, Costa Del Mar, Smith Optics, Toms, Reef, Sanuk and more, beaufortislandtraders.com (Map#114).

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, (cont. on page 68)

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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: 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, 7702 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, features flip flops galore, plus gifts of whimsy, clothing & accessories, furniture, art, jewelry, hats and sunglasses, 354-3446 (Map#91).

Grocery Stores: Harris Teeter, 5000 Arendell St. #102, Morehead City. Taking pride in offering the best quality and selection available when it comes to fresh food and all vacation necessities. Count on Harris Teeter to meet your needs, whether you’re stocking up your home, your vacation rental or are searching for a quick snack from the deli, 24 hours a day! 252-240-3742 (Map#15).

Jewelry: DP Jewelry Designs, 4667-C Arendell St., Morehead City, specializes in unique gold & sterling jewelry at reasonable prices, large

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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 (cont. on page 70)

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– appointments and walkins welcome, 726-8414 (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, 2473010 (Map#71).

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memorable piece of paradise or find the perfect gift here (Map#6).

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).

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: Medical: Carteret General Hospital Urgent Care, 3722 E. Bridges St., Morehead City, 252808-6611, provides full medical care 7 days a week for minor emergencies, such as sprains, simple cuts and ear infections, filling the gap when your doctor isn’t available. Open from 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat. and noon to 8pm on Sun. (Map#19).

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).

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

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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Look in our Fresh Foods Market for delicious Fresh fruits and veggies from our Farmers chef prepared foods to feed your day-at- Market make for great healthy and tasty snacks on the go. the-beach-hungry family.

Fire up the grill with the freshest freshest, tastiest meats you’ll find... straight from our own Butchers Market.

What are you celebrating? Anniversaries, Birthdays, Graduation or just Summer Vacation fun?

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Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this thorough behind-the-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck exhibit. Ages 6 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Monday Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm. (Select Mondays) Local chefs demonstrate how to prepare fresh, local seafood. Includes taste test. Ages 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Behind the Scenes – Aquarium at a Glance. 12-12:45pm. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get a look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit from above.

Ages 5 and up, $8. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Friday Surf Fishing. 9am-noon. Learn to catch the big ones from the surf with expert instruction and hands-on experience. License is not necessary, equipment and bait provided. Ages 10 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums. com.

SEPTEMBER Fri. 2: Mayhem at the Museum – Murder Mystery Dinner. 6-8pm. End the summer with a bang with the second annual dinner theater at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Help solve the mystery and enjoy dinner at the same time. Tickets are $30. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 3: Summer Concert Series. 7-8:30pm. Presented annually by the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept., these free concerts are held at Jaycee Park in downtown Morehead City. This final concert of the season will feature the music of South Harbor. Details: 252-726-5083.

Cannon Firing. Join the staff of Fort Macon State Park on the parade deck to view the firing process for the Civil War cannon. Demonstrations are planned for 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm. Details: 252-726-3775.

Carolina Country Showcase. 8pm. Dewey Wells and Friends in a delightful presentation of country, gospel and bluegrass music in song and dance at The Morehead Center for the Performing Arts & Events. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Details: 252-7261501, themoreheadcenter.com.

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Artists on Arendell. 3-8pm. Local artists offer demonstrations between 11th & 12th streets in downtown Morehead City. Details: 252-7239516.

Arts & Crafts Coalition Fall Show. Held each year at the Beaufort Historic Site, this is a great chance to get a head start on holiday shopping. The juried show features local and regional artisans both exhibiting and selling their wares. Details: 252-728-5225.

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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. 10: Scrapbooking Workshop. 10am1pm. A scrapbooking workshop with Linda Phelps will be held at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center for ages 12 and up. Advance registration is required. The cost is $5 and includes the use of tools and a snack. Additional packages are available. Details: Linda Phelps at 910-3266164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com.

Horse Sense & Survival. 8am12:30pm. Join the rangers at Cape Lookout National Seashore for a walking trip at Whale Creek Bay on Shackleford Banks. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under for the ferry ride. The program is free for those who can provide their own boat transportation. Reservations are required by calling 252-728-2250 ext. 3001.

Build a Boat in a Day. 9am-3pm.

Teams assemble kits for a small flatbottomed plywood skiff using a stitch and glue technique that is suitable for rowing or paddling. Teams are limited to four people. Minimum age is 8, $300. Details: 252-728-7317.

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10-11: Mexican Food Fiesta. Mexican food and games for the kids await at Carolina Home and Garden in Newport.

Judy Collins in Concert. 7pm. The beloved folk singer brings her hits of the 1970s and 1980s to the Morehead Center for Performing Arts and Events.

Tickets are $35-$45. Details: 252-726-1501 or themoreheadcenter.com.

Wounded Warrior 9/11 Memorial Ride.

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pate in this commemorative parade down Hwy 24 and Bogue Banks. Details: 252-808-0043 or 252-725-5100.

Wed. 14: Kayak Fishing Basics. 9am-3pm. Learn the basics of saltwater trout fishing from a kayak.

Kayaks provided by the NC Maritime Museum.

Fishing license and rod required. Reservations are necessary, $50. Details: 252-728-7317.

Brown Bag Gam – Barbour Boat Works.

Noon. This lunch program at the NC Maritime Museum features informal presentations on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment. Free. Details: 252-728-7317.

Thur. 15: Beach Jive after Five. 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri 16:

5th annual Carteret County Officer Down Memorial Ride. 11am. The Morehead City Blue Knights sponsor this 80-mile memorial ride. Sign in begins at 10am at Carteret Community College.The cost is $15-$20 per bike/rider.

All proceeds will be used for scholarships in the memory of Joe Cagley for criminal justice majors. Details: Charles Rice, 631-455-3924.

Cycling for the Coast. 8am. The NC Coastal Federation will hold its first Bogue Banks Bike ride, including 20K, 40K and 80K options, to help raise awareness of coastal estuaries. Details: 252-393-8185 or visit nccoast.org.

Scott Ainslie in Concert. 8pm. The musician entertains at Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society.

Admission is $12 for members, $15 nonmembers and $8 for students. Details: downeastfolkarts.org.

17-18: Contemporary Boatbuilding and Carpentry. 9am-5pm. Learn skills essential for building round-bottomed boats with the NC Maritime Museum. Topics include boat shapes, hull construction and varying construction styles. Reservations are necessary. Details: 252-728-7317.

Homeschool Day at the Aquarium. 10am4pm. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores welcomes homeschool students for this special event. Enjoy crafts and activities for all ages, live animal presentations and hands-on demonstrations of aquarium programs that can be incorporated into homeschool lesson plans. Tickets for the day’s presentation of the free-flight bird show, Winging It: Birds in Flight, are discounted for homeschoolers. Other Homeschool Day activities are free for homeschool groups – please bring your identification. Details: 252-247-4003, ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores.

Local’s Reception – Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit. 5-7pm. This evening reception welcomes guests to the NC Maritime Museum’s newest permanent exhibit. Details: 252-728-7317.

Bonehenge Tour. 6:30pm. Take a sneak peek behind the scenes of the NC Maritime Museum’s sperm whale project and see what it takes to piece together the massive skeleton for future exhibit. Reservations are required, $10.

Details: 252-728-7317.

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Emerald Isle’s 6th Annual Day4Kids.

10am-2pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. bring adults and children of all ages together for activities, games, face painting, vendors and fun. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Sunset Sail. 5-8pm. The NC Maritime Museum takes an evening sail aboard the 72-foot schooner Jeanie B. as Capt. Lee Sutton discusses the night sky. Light refreshments. Reservations required, $40. Details: 252-728-7317.

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Wed. 21: Marine Life Cruise. 9am-noon. Trawl and dredge with the NC Maritime Museum aboard a Duke University research vessel. Reservations are necessary, $25. Details: 252-728-7317.

Sun. 25: Fall Family Day. 2pm. Join The History Place in Morehead City to make a life-sized scarecrow and learn about some of Carteret County’s most prominent figures in history. Cost is $10 per scarecrow.

Seating is limited. Reserve a space by calling 252-247-7533.

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Sat. 24: National Estuaries Day. 10am-2pm. Learn about estuaries and ways to preserve these vital marine ecosystems with the NC Coastal Reserve and participate in a marine debris cleanup on the Rachel Carson Reserve. Free. Details: 252-838-0886.

Brown Bag Gam – Clams & Clamming. Noon. Pack a snack and meet at the NC Maritime Museum during your lunch break for an informal presentation on the topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment. Free. Details: 252-7287317.

24-25: Carteret Numismatic Society Coin Show.

Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, the annual weekend attracts dealers and collectors who sell and trade coins of all types. Admission is $1, which purchases a raffle ticket. Drawings are held every hour. Details: 252-247-3883.

24-Oct. 2: Nine-Day Boatbuilding Class. 9am-5pm.

Class participants will build their own flat-bottom skiff or small round-bottom boat with an expert’s guidance through this NC Maritime Museum program. Price includes the cost of all materials. Cost is $1,770. Details: 252-728-7317.

24-Oct. 8: 5th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration. All flounder must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Park and Recreation Dept. and The Reel Outdoors. Details: 252-354-6350.

Thur. 29: BHA Volunteer Picnic. 6pm. The Beaufort Historical Association will honor its volunteers during its semi-annual membership meeting on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site. Interested volunteers are invited to attend as well.

To learn more, call 252728-5225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org.

30-2: 25th NC Seafood Festival. Features live music, rides, arts and crafts, demonstrations and so much more. Special events include the Blessing of the Fleet, Southern Outer Banks Boat Show and Outdoor Expo and the Twin Bridges 8K Road Race. Average attendance is around 125,000. Details: ncseafoodfestival.com. (cont. on page 81)

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CONCERT SCHEDULE

The best of live roots, Americana and blues can be heard right here in Eastern North Carolina as the Down East FolkArts Society kicks off its concert season.

Do you enjoy classic blues with stories and songs from the likes of Robert Johnson? Then don’t miss the opening concert with blues historian and performer Scott Ainslie. Perhaps you’re more pure, sweet and traditional? Listen to Molly Andrews’ mountain sounds of dulcimer, banjo and guitar. How about a kaleidoscope of musical color and texture from the duo Still on the Hill, or some gritty saloon jazz from Tumbledown House?

For the 19th season, the Down East FolkArts Society is bringing its unique variety of artists and others to both Beaufort and New Bern. The all-volunteer group works hard to search out talented performers to present in warm and intimate venues. The charming upstairs concert hall of Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort overlooks the bobbing sailboats in Taylors Creek and gives guests the op-

portunity to have dinner while they wait for the concert to begin. In New Bern, concerts are held at the Trent River Coffee Company, amidst the scent of percolating coffee.

Ainsle, who credits his musical path to a John Jackson concert he attended in Washington, DC, gets the season started in New Bern on Friday, Sept. 16 and Beaufort on Saturday, Sept. 17. For 40 years the musician has studied and played traditional music, visiting senior musicians who played America’s oldtime banjo and fiddle music, blues and gospel. From his home in Vermont, he has taken his passion for the music and its history from presentations at local schools to concerts at the Kennedy Center, from intimate stages to the Empire Music Hall in Belfast, Ireland.

All concerts begin at 8pm. Tickets are $15, general admission, $12 for members, and $8, students. They are available for purchase at the door, and can be reserved in advance by calling 252-633-6444 or visiting downeastfolkarts.org.

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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 Apr. 19 - May 23 Depart Depart Cedar Island Ocracoke 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 PM May 24 - Oct. 31 Depart Depart Cedar Island Ocracoke 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:30 PM 8:30 PM Fares (One Way) Pedestrian $1 Bicycle Rider $3 Motorcycles $10 Vehicle and/or combination $15 less than 20’ Vehicle and/or combination $30 20’ up to 40’ Vehicle and/or combination $45 over 40’ up to 65’ Name of driver & type of vehicle are required when making reservations. Can call up to one year in advance.

SWAN QUARTER-OCRACOKE TOLL FERRY Reservations call 1-800-293-3779 2 ½ Hours - 50 cars Jan. 1 - April 18, Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 Depart Depart Swan Quarter Ocracoke 10:00 AM 7:00 AM 5:00 PM 1:00 PM Apr. 19 - May 23 Depart Depart Swan Quarter Ocracoke 10:00 AM 6:30 AM 4:30 PM 12:45 PM

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

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Apr. 19 - Oct. 31 Hourly departures from 5am-7-am and 7pm-midnight Departs Hatteras every half hour from 7:30am-7pm.

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OCTOBER 1-8: 5th annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration and excellent prizes!

All flounder must be caught on foot, surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle.

Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Dept. and The Reel Outdoors. Details: 252354-6350.

Sat. 1: Twin Bridges 8k Run. 8am. The NC Seafood Festival and the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. team up to bring this popular annual race to the streets of Carteret County. Registration is $15 in advance and $20 after Sept. 23.

Details: 252-726-5083

Mon. 3: Dr. Bogus Free Surf Fishing Seminar.

6pm. Held in conjunction with the Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament, Dr. Bogus will offer a special free seminar at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 8: Civil War Lecture – Yellow Fever. 3pm.

Commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with the NC Maritime Museum. The program covers an array of topics ranging from blockade runners to mourning practices. Free.

Details: 252-728-7317.

14-16: 21st annual Surf Fishing Workshop.

This hands-on workshop is designed for novice fishermen, but it’s a great refresher course for all skill levels. Instruction covers rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, knots, bait, fish identification, catch and release, cast netting, reading the surf, locating fish from the beach and caring for your catch. The weekend culminates with a fishing expedition to Cape Lookout National Seashore. $150. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

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.

Kayak Fishing Basics. 9am-3pm. Learn the basics of saltwater trout fishing from a kayak.

Kayaks provided by the NC Maritime Museum.

Fishing license and rod required. Reservations are necessary, $50. Details: 252-728-7317.

Sat. 15:

8-9: Swansboro Mullet Festival. One of the area’s oldest festivals brings a street carnival atmosphere to the historic streets of downtown Swansboro. Expect arts and crafts, music, food and plenty of fried mullet. Admission is free. Details: 910-326-7370.

Scrapbooking Workshop. 10am-1pm. A scrapbooking workshop with Linda Phelps will be held at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center for ages 12 and up. Advance registration 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.

8th Annual Emerald Isle Triathlon. 8am.

Presented by Emerald Isle Business Association and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. The race includes a 750-meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, 19.3K bike and a 5K run. To register, visit emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fall in the Water Meet. 10am-2pm. Bring your traditional boat and join the annual Traditional Small Craft Association gathering at the NC Maritime Museum’s Gallants Channel annex. Pig pickin’ tickets are $10. Details: 252-728-7317.

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Strictly Rentals Hotels, Motels, Resorts: ATLANTIC BEACH 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 beach-goers, 726-0863, 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

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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).

Cannon & Gruber Realtors, beach vacation sales or rentals, user-friendly online booking at cannongruber.com, 800-3172866, 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

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Real Estate, 354-2128, toll-free 888-354-2128.

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

of duty for customers is an everyday occurrence.

Visa/MC accepted. 800849-3315, emeraldislerealty.com (Map#23).

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

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, 877-698-3194, 3542958. View rental and sales properties at SunSurfRealty.com (Map#2).

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

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Sailing Catamaran SUNSET CRUISE Our trip departs each evening for a 7-8:30pm cruise that promises a view to take your breath away. The red and yellow North Carolina sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world, and they’re yours to enjoy as we sail from the Beaufort waterfront into the gentle breezes of early evening.

CAPE LOOKOUT CRUISE The beauty of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and its pristine surroundings is unparalleled.

You’ll really appeciate the stability and comfort of this 45-foot catamaran as we briskly make the six mile ocean voyage to one of the premiere anchorages in America. Our 6-hour cruise departs at noon for the 1 1/2 hr. sail to Cape Lookout where you’ll enjoy two hours of unbelievable swimming, snorkeling and some of the best shelling on the east coast. Upon arrival at Cape Lookout, we beach the boat and serve up a delicious catered lunch from the Beaufort Grocery Co . A bathing suit and beach towel are all you need when you come with us to Cape Lookout. On board, stairs offer easy access on and off the boat. Large, clean restrooms and a freshwater shower are also provided for the return trip. We also visit the lighthouse where you can take spectacular photos & hear a brief history of the 160’ tower.

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