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‌to the Crystal Coast and thank you for picking up the latest edition of Coaster Magazine to help guide your way. For more than 30 years, Coaster has focused on spreading the word about all of the area’s best attractions. In our pages, you’ll find details on places to visit and events as well as the region’s real estate options, shops and restaurants. Our mission is to provide the vacationer with all the information they need to make the most of their visit to the Crystal Coast.

Fall is most definitely in the air in Eastern North Carolina and for many, those cool temperatures come with long days of fishing, both off and on shore. Known far and wide as a hotspot for fall fishing, we hope you take the time to drop a line while you’re here for a visit.

Of course we have plenty more for you to do as well.

The second largest festival in the state, the NC Seafood Festival takes center stage in downtown Morehead City Oct. 3-5, bringing an exciting slate of entertainment, rides, food and plenty of seafood.

This year’s headliner is country music artist Colt Ford, who performs on Saturday evening with Clare Dunn.

Supporting events include a fishing tournament, road race, outdoor show, sailing regatta and the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday morning.

October also hosts the Swansboro Mullet Festival, celebrating 60 years this season, on Oct. 17-18. Folks will find the popular MumFest in nearby New Bern the same weekend. Both of these family-friendly fall festivals feature arts and crafts vendors, entertainment and plenty of fun.

On Oct. 25-26, our focus turns to the skies as the Carolina Kite Fest brings an array of special guests to strut their stuff at the Atlantic Beach Circle. Hosted

by Kites Unlimited, the annual festival encourages participation.

In addition to these larger events, there are a variety of additional programs slated for the next eight weeks.

Make sure you check out our Coastal Calendar or nccoast.com so you don’t miss a thing. Most importantly, enjoy your stay!

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Atlantic Beach is the oldest of the five towns that dot the beautiful shores of Bogue Banks, the beach front that runs parallel to Morehead City and the mainland. The town celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2012 and continues to be a popular family vacation destination as well as a favorite for area residents who are ready to spend a day in the warmth of the sun. Decades ago a ferry would bring vacationers for a day to frolic in the waves and lay in the warmth of the sun.

Today, it is connected to Morehead City by bridge and sees a steady flow of traffic throughout the season.

The center of town, commonly referred to as the Circle, plays host to an array of concerts, outdoor movies and special events during the summer months. And the beach, which is patrolled by lifeguards, provides a family-friendly option when it comes to taking the children for a day of beach play. But it’s the towns laid back spirit and warm family atmosphere that keeps people coming back for more.

With ample opportunities for surfing and fishing, Atlantic Beach is home to one of the two remaining fishing piers on the island and provides the perfect opportunity to prop your feet up and drop a line. The town has a collection

of shopping and dining options and is convenient to area attractions. One of the most popular, Fort Macon State Park, is located at the northern tip of the island. Other favorite events include the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament, the Penguin Plunge and Carolina Kite Fest.

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As a regal welcome into the Beaufort Channel, Fort Macon State Park’s flags fly high above the fully-intact fortress, welcoming visitors to the Crystal Coast and warning enemies that she is still on guard.

North Carolina’s second most visited state park, the five-sided brick structure stands as proudly today as she did in the 1800s, complete with battle scars to show for her years of protection.

Garrisoned in 1834, the site is one of the best preserved forts in the country, a living example of 19th century architecture and masonry. More than nine million bricks were used in the construction and it took some eight years to complete. Seized by the Confederacy in 1861, the site came under bombardment by Union forces in April of 1862 in order to secure the use of the harbor. A reenactment of the bombardment is celebrated annually at the site.

A visitors center and education space helps serve the approximate 1.3 million visitors to the site, sharing the story of Fort Macon and providing a backdrop for workshops and conferences. In addition, audio programs, displays and a variety of artifacts throughout the protected site help illustrate what life was like at the fort during its years of service.

The park itself 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.

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Home to one of the state’s three aquariums, Pine Knoll Shores is the midway point between Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach and features one of the most natural untouched areas of Bogue Banks despite its population of just more than 1,500 residents.

Surrounded by a lush maritime forest, the town takes pride in protecting these natural assets. The effort receives a Tree City USA ranking through the National Arbor Day Foundation year after year. While development was allowed in this mainly residential community, it has been done with a focus on minimal disturbance, making Pine Knoll Shores one of the state’s most environmentally-sensitive towns.

While small in stature, the town does have a big place in history. Visitors will notice an historical marker along Hwy 58 noting the site of one of the first landings in the New World by Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, putting the area on the map – literally – long before Pine Knoll Shores was born.

The late Alice G. Hoffman purchased most of the land on Bogue Banks extending from Atlantic Beach to the Emerald Isle town line in hopes of creating a private retreat. Local historians have documented that in 1935 Hoffman’s land

passed to a trustee, Llewellyn Phillips. In 1939 it went to John Marshall Mathias, who served as trustee for four children of the late President Theodore Roosevelt, a relative of Hoffman’s. And while the children supported the development of residential communities, it was them who began the process of protecting this picturesque backdrop. To learn more about town, visit www.townofpks.com.

nc aquarium at pine knoll shores The aquarium has saved its dinosaurs from extinction – for now, at least. The lifelike, animatronic models of bygone beasts were destined to disappear Labor Day, but they’re staying until early November so area residents can take this unique trip back in time. See – and hear – them between 9am-5pm on the Marsh Boardwalk, free with admission.

Honor the octopus Oct. 8 at Cephalopod Awareness Day. Crafts, games, displays and programs spotlight the eight-armed animal and other tentacled creatures of the cephalopod class, free with admission.

Toddler Time is back on Wednesday mornings, 9:30-10:20am. Enjoy stories, games, puppets and songs about animals with your young children, free with admission.

Preschool Pumpkin Patch takes the place of Toddler Time on Oct. 29. Dress your tots age 5 and under in their cute costumes for a pint-sized helping of Halloween fun, 9am-noon. The event includes a pumpkin patch photo op, carnival-style games, storytelling and other activities geared to this age group, all free with admission.

The annual, comprehensive Surf Fishing Workshop weekend, Oct. 17-19, delivers expert instruction and handson practice, useful for novice and experienced anglers alike.

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Trick or Treat Under the Sea bewitches little creatures and characters as night falls Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. Children load up on goodies at decorated booths sponsored by local businesses. People of all ages enjoy underwater pumpkin carving demonstrations and other Halloween hi-jinx. Regular admission ends at 1pm both days. Event tickets are $11 per person, $9.90 for members; age 2 and under free. Ticket sales 4:30pm – 7:30pm.

As usual, the aquarium offers free admission for everyone on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. No military affiliation, past or present, is necessary.

If you want to return the favor, bring non-perishable food donations for Martha’s Mission Cupboard.

The aquarium is open 9am-5pm daily yearround except special hours Oct. 29-30 and Dec. 12, 2014, and closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Admission is $10.95 for ages 13-61, $9.95 for age 62 and over and military, and $8.95 for ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and NC Aquarium Society members are admitted free. The aquarium is 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512. See www. ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003 for more.

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Emerald Isle may be one of the region’s newest towns, however, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a lot to offer.

With an almost perfect blend of modern amenities and oldfashioned beach town values, Emerald Isle has become a favorite vacation spot for families. Located at the far western end of Bogue Banks, the town’s warm hospitality and hometown charm make it a perfect beach getaway. And options abound, from campgrounds and hotels to condo and private home rentals, when it comes time to choose the perfect place to stay.

Interestingly enough, this area of Bogue Banks remained largely uninhabited until the 1950s when it was purchased by a group of developers. While contemplating their investment, a consultant was flown over the area for a visual survey. Viewing the lush green maritime forest set against the sparkling blue-greens of the Atlantic Ocean, he suggested “Emerald Isle.” Emerald Isle pays tribute to that Irish namesake each March with its St. Patrick’s Festival, one of the Crystal Coast’s biggest spring events.

Vacation attractions include a water slide, 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 a nice assortment of shopping and dining. For more details, visit www.emeraldisle-nc.org.

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here’s not much that beats the fall along the Crystal Coast – cooler temperatures, great fishing and plenty of great attractions and events to keep visitors busy. It’s also a great time for a festival – including three of Eastern North Carolina’s largest annual events.

The smell of seafood fills the salty air once again as Carteret County unites to celebrate the most copious resource it knows – seafood. The 28th annual NC Seafood Festival takes place on the streets of downtown Morehead City Oct. 3-5, and provides an abundance of seafood options to fill every appetite. The streets come alive with vendors, exhibits, live entertainment, games, rides and plenty more.

The award-winning festival has become an anticipated tradition for locals and regular visitors.

Country music artist Colt Ford heads the Saturday night entertainment lineup on the US Cellular Main Stage. Other acts include Slyde, Kasey Tyndall, 16

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AJR, The Embers, Six Pack of Gentlemen and more.

Tickets for the Saturday night headliner concert are $25 and can purchased at ncseafoodfestival.org.

Associated with the festival are the Twin Bridges 8K Road Race, the annual Southern Outer Banks Boat Show & Outdoor Expo and the heartwrenching Blessing of the Fleet, where those who sacrifice their lives to provide seafood for our

community are recognized by other commercial fisherman with a parade of vessels at the NC State Port.

Other activities include a family fishing tournament at Oceanana Pier, Atlantic Beach, and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, Emerald Isle, the always-popular flounder fling, the sailing regatta on Sunday and the live musical entertainment from one of three stages.

What began as a grassroots effort to raise awareness about local seafood and support local nonprofit organizations has taken on a persona all its own after 28 years. Recognized as the state’s second largest festival, the event has not only increased the visibility of Eastern North Carolina’s array of seafood, but it has provided a fundraising

platform for nonprofit organizations throughout the region. Band and athletic boosters, Scout troops, churches, support groups and more are given an opportunity to sell their own, or festival merchandise, to raise money for their organizations. Since 1987, more than $1.8 million has been dispersed among participating groups.

The historic streets of downtown Swansboro host the 60th annual Mullet Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12, as it pays homage to the bait fish that seconds as a meal. The festival began as a small community cookout in 1954 to celebrate the opening on the White Oak River Bridge and has blossomed into an event that is part of the small town’s heritage and culture. An estimated 20,000 visitors invade for two days of festivities, which is quite a draw considering the coastal village is home to less than 2,000 residents.

Celebrating a 1960s theme in honor of its anniversary, the festival kicks off at 9am Saturday morning with a traditional community parade on Hwy 24.

The remainder of the weekend features a variety of live entertainment, including Elvis tribute artist Wayne Euliss, the Fantastic Shakers, Band of Oz, Rewind and Shanana, among others. Activities for children, inflatable rides, more than 100 craft vendors, the mullet toss and a wide variety of food, including the popular Rotary fish fry await visitors.

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IB/SP These bedroom communities in the middle of Bogue Banks swell each summer with second home owners and vacationers searching for a perfect stretch of beach to call home for a day. Despite a slight climb in population in recent years, the two towns continue to maintain their small town feel.

Play on the beach, kayak, watch shrimp boats bring in their catch or embrace your inner child with a day of mini-golf, go-karts and bumper boats. In both communities, accommodations range from private homes and condos to family run hotels. Still a hub for commercial fishing, the day’s catch is abundant in Salter Path and Indian Beach.

Caught in the middle, Salter Path, the more businessoriented of the two towns, is in the middle of Indian Beach.

Watch the signs carefully as you drive first through Indian Beach and into Salter Path, then back through Indian Beach once more. Here, visitors will find a handful of locally-owned restaurants and shops.

Cradled in the arms of Indian Beach, the village of Salter Path was the first on the island, having emerged in the late 1800s. Historical reports claim that 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.

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: www.indianbeach.org.

cape carteret & swansboro

CC/S Nestled along the banks of the White Oak River and the Intracoastal Waterway, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point and Swansboro fill the gap between Morehead City and Jacksonville, in Onslow County, with a collection of neighborhoods, waterfront eateries and scenic photo opportunities.

At the intersection of Hwys 24 and 58, Cape Carteret welcomes visitors with golf courses, restaurants, shopping and more. A variety of well-known chains makes this a busy retail intersection, and its easy access to the beach in Emerald Isle makes it a popular spot to settle. Cape Carteret rolls right in to Cedar Point which lines Hwy 24 with antique shops, boutiques and small businesses.

The waterfront village of Swansboro is the largest of the three towns yet it continues to retain its historic charm and quaint beauty. The site is home to the oldest running Carteret County festival. October’s Mullet Festival brings up to 20,000 visitors each year, packing the downtown streets of this town of less than 2,000. Turning 59 in 2013, the festival shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Rare for the flat lands of the coastal plains, Swansboro has a unique hilly landscape that seems to cradle the historic buildings in its downtown district, which is home to an eclectic collection of restaurants, pubs and stores. Details: swansboro-nc.org

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Centrally-located, Morehead City is home to a walkworthy waterfront with a mixture of locally-owned shops, restaurants and nightspots. Spend the day fishing, grab dinner with friends and cap off the evening over a cold beer.

Waterfront improvement projects through the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association continue to keep the region vibrant and lively.

As the retail hub of the region, shoppers will find several major chain stores and restaurants at the western end of town and a variety of smaller boutiques dotted throughout town. As it continues to grow and add new businesses, however, Morehead City is a community that continues to stay in touch with its rich historic past.

At the eastern edge of the downtown waterfront is one of the state’s two shipping ports where military ships and freighters from all over the world can be seen coming and going on any given day. While big in stature, it does little to overshadow Morehead City’s own fleet – its charter boats that line the waterfront. June brings the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, now more than 50 years old, for a week of fishing, fun and a purse that consistently tops the $1 million mark. The tournament has put Morehead City on the map

as a fishing destination.

As with other area communities, seafood is abundant in Morehead City – with several large waterfront icons that are ready to serve up the day’s catch any way you’d like it.

Throughout the summer, live music can be found at Jaycee Park on the waterfront each Saturday evening. It’s the perfect time to put your feet up, relax and breathe in the salt air.

For more details, visit downtownmoreheadcity.com.

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Lauded time and time again for its vast genealogy library, The History Place in Morehead City is a great place to get an overall history of the region. For genealogy and Civil War buffs, the Jack Spencer Goodwin Library houses more than 6,000 publications and an extensive county photo file. The Civil War collections are especially notable – drawing a large research audience annually to the site.

The museum itself is nothing short of a success story. Originally housed on the campus of Carteret Community College, the Carteret County Historical Society members undertook a fundraising campaign that would bring them to a new home in downtown Morehead City more than 10 years ago. An old furniture store was renovated to house exhibits, the library, meeting space and a small café. Space rentals and the leased restaurant space continue to buoy the nonprofit operation.

From Carteret County’s relationship with the sea to its military history, the stories are told here at The History Place. Browse the antique doll collection, Native American artifacts, award-winning carved decoys, vintage clothing, period furniture, military memorabilia, coastal artwork and more. Learn the history of shrimp boats, read about the Tuscarora Indians and take a look at the carriage Civil War spy Emeline Pigott was riding in when captured. It is purported that Pigott carried more items of importance in her petticoat than would fit in any modern-day suitcase.

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, collectibles and children’s items are also featured. Admission is free. For more information call 252-247-7533 or visit www.thehistoryplace.org.

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With a picturesque waterfront full of quaint shops and eateries, Beaufort (pronounced “Bô-furt”), is well deserving of its “America’s Coolest Small Town” title bestowed upon in 2012 by Budget Travel. Noted as North Carolina’s third oldest town, Beaufort residents have gone to great pains to retain a great deal of the seaport’s history and architecture.

A walk down tree-lined Ann Street can swiftly carry a visitor to another time.

Incorporated in 1722 as Fish Towne, it’s not hard to guess what the region was known for. Fishing and shipping have played a large role in shaping the community and it’s an industry that continues to have a presence. Shrimp trawlers continue to cruise the waterfront, interspersed with kayaks and pleasure boats.

The wreckage of the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the flagship of Blackbeard the Pirate, was found just outside of Beaufort Inlet more than 10 years ago and continues to be a draw for the community and the NC Maritime Museum, which oversees the recovery of artifacts from the site. A large twoday Pirate Festival continues to reinforce Beaufort’s pirate history and provide a family-friendly weekend of revelry.

The town is a favorite for those eager to shed their cars

and put on walking shoes. Whether it’s strolling down the wooden boardwalk or simply walking along the live-oak draped residential streets of the historic district to gander at the historical architecture, Beaufort is a town best seen on foot.

Scenic strolls are highlighted by shopping opportunities, fine dining and fiery red sunsets. Tour and charter boats, plus a wealth of area artisans help make Beaufort a fun and eclectic spot to spend time.

Noted events include the Wine and Food Weekend in April, the NC Maritime Museum Wooden Boat Show in May and the Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour in June.

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As the keeper of Beaufort’s history, the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street offers a variety of programs, tours and special events throughout the calendar year. Cited for recognizing the town’s historical significance more than 50 years ago, the Beaufort Historical Association, which maintains the site, has been a leader in the restoration and preservation of some of the town’s most prestigious structures.

The site itself includes 11 historic buildings and the Old Burying Ground on Ann Street. Buildings include the Courthouse of 1796, the oldest surviving wooden courthouse in the state; the apothecary shop, circa 1859; the Carteret County Jail, circa 1829; the Rustell House, circa 1732 and others. Enhanced by authentic artifacts, a double-decker tour bus and facts and stories that have been 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.

Throughout the year, the Beaufort Historic Site offers a variety of tours, seminars, volunteer opportunities and special events, including several of the town’s largest annual social engagements. From the educational Kindergarten Thanksgiving to the popular Old Homes & Gardens Tour held each June, there is always something on the horizon at the Beaufort Historic Site.

In addition to its own events, the site host three shows and sales by the Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition annually and is available as a special event rental. The Beaufort Historic Site is open from 9:30am5pm Monday through Saturday and 10am-4pm during the off-season.

Details: 252-728-5225 or www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

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It was the vibrant, pristine waters that surround the Crystal Coast that first brought man to its shores. Those waters, its travelers and its sea life are celebrated daily at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Under the auspices of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources, the museum is one of three maritime museums managed by the state. Through a wide variety of paid and free programming and evolving exhibits and artifacts, the sites share the story of North Carolina’s romance with its stretch of coastline and its inhabitants.

The site was thrust into the spotlight in 2011 as it became home to one of the first permanent exhibit of artifacts raised from the vessel believed to be the Queen Anne’s Revenge, Blackbeard the Pirate’s flagship. Located in 1996 just outside of Beaufort Inlet, the Dept. of Cultural Resources and the museum have played a huge role in funding the excavation and bringing the artifacts to the surface. New pieces are added regularly, making it a must-stop for visitors, even if they’ve been there before.

Free to visit, the museum features a variety of additional exhibits, from sea life and sailing to boat building and commercial fishing. Across the street, the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center features an active boat and model shop,

where visitors can observe the active construction of wooden boats, or take a class to learn how to build their own.

The museum is open from 9am-5pm, weekdays; 10am5pm on Saturday; and 1-5pm on Sunday. For more information, call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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Visitors looking to get back to nature during their visit to the Crystal Coast, will find a natural wonder in the Rachel Carson Reserve.

Teeming with wildlife and natural vegetation, this series of islands located across from the Beaufort waterfront is a component of the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve. Often referred to as Bird Shoals or Carrot Island by locals, it can only be accessed by boat.

Lucky explorers might spot a few of the beautiful wild horses congregating along the shore, an egret swooping down into the marsh or a sand fiddler crab scurrying across the mud. The 2,650acre 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 scientist and author who conducted research on the island’s coastal habitat.

Comprised of salt marshes, salt flats, tidal flats and eelgrass beds, the reserve is a favorite place for beachcombing, swimming and sunbathing. More than 200 species of birds have been sighted on the reserve and a checklist of these feathered-friends is available.

Guided nature tours are offered from 8:30-10:30am, Tuesday and Thursday, June through August, including nature hikes and cruises offered by the Friends of the Reserve. Closed toe shoes, sunglasses, hats, water and sunscreen are recommended. Guests should be prepared to get their shoes wet and muddy, especially during the nature hikes. Tours are free, however, donations are graciously accepted. For more information, call 252-838-0883 or visit www.nccoastalreserve.net.

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Best known for its towering lighthouse covered in black and white diamonds, Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile stretch of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, spanning from Ocracoke Inlet to Beaufort Inlet. Three pristine barrier islands make up the national seashore – North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks.

Accessible only by private boat or ferry, this incredible ribbon of sand hosts unparalleled fishing, shelling and a working lighthouse. The undeveloped seashore allows for true-to-nature camping, features a restored lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a boardwalk to the beach, daily ranger programs and facilities in summer. There are no lifeguards on the beaches or maintained roads.

North and South Core Banks, both noted for wonderful shelling, clamming and surf fishing, also offer rustic cabins as an alternative to camping from April through November. For those seeking to discover the seashore’s history, picturesque Portsmouth village, found at the northeastern tip of Core Banks, is a 250acre uninhabited island community dating from 1753 and preserved as a national historic site.

Exhibits in several of the historic buildings tell the history of this island community. Many visitors come to the National Seashore to view the black and white diagonal checkerboard-patterned Cape Lookout Lighthouse. A landmark since 1859, the lighthouse tower is maintained by the National Park Service. Visitors can climb the tower from mid-May to mid-September. On Shackleford Banks, history may wander past you in the form of the Shackleford Banks wild horses.

The Light Station Visitor Center, found near the South Core Banks ferry dock, has a shaded pavilion and boardwalk connecting it to the beach. There are exhibits along the boardwalk and at the nearby Keepers’ Quarters Museum.

Exhibits focus on lighthouse history and early shipwrecks and rescues. The Light Station Visitor Center and the Keepers’ Quarters Museum are open to the public 9am-5pm, April through November.

The seashore’s main visitor center, located on Harkers Island, is open year round from 9am-5pm (except for Dec. 25 & Jan. 1). Exhibits tell the story of island communities, the US Life-Saving Service and other local history. An indoor theater offers a short film and the visitor center bookstore features books, tapes, videos and children’s items related to Cape Lookout National Seashore. A nature trail winds along the shore to an observation deck overlooking 28

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

For more information call 252-728-2250 or visit www. nps.gov/calo.

All visitors should remember this is a remote, natural territory with no fast food, limited fresh water access and no lifeguards. Visitors and campers, remember to take whatever is needed to eat or drink, sun and insect lotions, hats and shoes and to bring out all that you carry in, including trash.

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Heritage and tradition are alive and well in Down East Carteret County. Rich in maritime history and folk arts, this rural region sweeps visitors back to a more laid back, simpler time. Some of the country’s most talented boat builders are hidden amidst the small clustered communities. Commercial fishing continues to be a mainstay. And family is one of the most important assets a person can have.

Found east of Beaufort along Hwy 70, Down East encompasses the communities of Atlantic, Bettie, Cedar Island, Davis, Gloucester, Harkers Island, Lola, Marshallberg, Otway, Sea Level, Smyrna, Stacy, Straits and Williston.

Each of these communities are unique and rich in maritime heritage and beauty, which was recognized in 2009 as the stretch of Hwy 70 from Merrimon Road to Cedar Island and designated as part of the Outer Banks Scenic Byway.

On Harkers Island, you’ll find the National Park Service Visitor Center offering information on Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the Outer Banks. There are also marinas, campgrounds and accommodations, plus ferries and charter boat services available for visitors ready to hop over to the islands for the day.

At Cedar Island, travelers have the option of jumping on

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If one word could sum up the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center’s mission, it would be “preservation.” Found at the end of Island Road in Harkers Island, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum strives to promote and preserve the Down East region’s valued heritage by showcasing the talents and skills of Down East residents. With a focus on decoy carving, boat building, storytelling, oral history of the region, local writers, traditional music, food, hunting, fishing and other skills, the talent is bountiful Down East, and Waterfowl Museum is a great place to find samples of it all.

The museum’s goal is to pass these community strengths on to the next generation, educating residents and visitors alike about the crucial role these talents have played through history. Many heritage programs and demonstrations are offered throughout the year and the site’s Waterfowl Weekend, held the first weekend each December, is not to be missed.

Museum hours are 10am-5pm, Monday-Saturday and 2-5pm, Sunday. Admission is $5 for nonmembers. Students are admitted free. Details: 252-728-1500, www.coresound.com.

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Crystal Coast Con at Mac Daddy’s

The science fiction and gaming community is gearing up for the fourth Crystal Coast Con. The convention will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Mac Daddy’s in Cape Carteret. The one-day event is packed with door prizes, costume contests, sci-fi vendors and giveaways.

Celebrity guests for this year’s convention include Ernie Hudson of “Ghostbusters,” Casper Van Diem from “Starship Troopers,” Bill Blair, who holds a world record for special effects makeup and Dango Nguyen from “Walking Dead,” among others.

The event runs from 10am-6pm and tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Check out www.crystalcoastcon.com for a complete schedule of events.

Rotary Tournament Set for October

Fall along the Crystal Coast is a busy time for anglers … and the active members of the Swansboro Rotary Club, which holds its king mackerel tournament Oct. 1718. Boasting a “bigger purse and less competition,” the popular annual tournament has a guaranteed $30,000 first place award and a 50 boat cap. The first level entry fee is $1,200. Additional awards include a two-day aggregate award, heaviest king mackerel per day and high roller heaviest king.

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nament. “It’s going to be bigger and better than ever.

We’ve made a few changes, moved our weigh-ins and we’re looking forward to a great event.”

A captain’s welcome party and meeting is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Swansboro Rotary Civic Center in Cedar Point and the awards party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Saltwater Grill in downtown Swansboro. Friday and Saturday are fishing days with daily weigh-ins at the Saltwater Grill. A free concert by Jim Quick and the Coastline Band is planned for Saturday and the Rotary is hopeful that the community will come out and enjoy themselves as well as the competitors.

“We moved our weigh-ins to downtown Swansboro in hopes that this can really become a community affair,” said Sewell. “We will have vendors and exhibitors on Friday night and Saturday and we’d love to get a crowd down there Saturday for the concert.

Following the motto of “Service Above Self,” the Swansboro Rotary has partnered with a variety of regional nonprofit agencies through the years. Donations earned through the organization’s two tournament per year have helped support Habitat for Humanity, Take a Kid Fishing, Take a Kid Shopping, the Rotary home at Lake Wacamaw and regional scholarships for students from Croatan and Swansboro high schools. To date, (Continued on page 34)

Hoppin’ on the Coast Crystal Coast Hop Fest Focuses on Brews

Craft brewing in North Carolina is gaining popularity, and the Crystal Coast Hop Fest gives everyone a great reason to imbibe – all of the proceeds go to charity. In its third year, the event raises much needed funds for the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, a facility dedicated to helping terminally ill patients at the end of their lives.

Look for a variety of popular North Carolina breweries to be in attendance, showcasing their own and brews from around the country. Running from 4-8pm on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, the festival draws more than 400 beer lovers to the shores of the Intracoastal Waterway. Guests can expect food from area restaurants, high end craft beers, hard to find craft beers, home brews, rare and exotic beers and new craft beer previews.

Breweries who have previously participated in this tasting event include Dogfish Head, Big Boss, Mother

Earth, Highland Brewing Company, Flying Dog Brewery, Blue Moon, Natty Greene’s Brewing Company and Foothills Brewing among many others. In addition to plenty of brew to sample, guests will each receive a T-shirt and glass that they get to keep.

One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the Crystal Coast Hospice House, which opened in July of 2013 to start filling the need for inpatient hospice care in the tri-county region. The house provides hospice care 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those patients whose needs can’t be taken care of at home.

No one under 21 is allowed inside this event. VIP tickets, which include food, a keepsake glass, T-shirt and plenty of brews to taste, are $55. In an effort to make sure everyone gets home safely, tickets for designated drivers are $10 and include all the trimmings except for the beer. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com.

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scholarships alone have totaled more than $800,000, said Sewell.

Potter Visits Carteret County

The Carteret Arts Forum presents an evening with Ben Owen, III, who will give a slide presentation and video entitled “Vessels of Purpose,” focusing on some of the history of pottery with the Owen family and the Seagrove area. Thirty of his pieces will be on display, some for sale during the event, which is scheduled for 5pm on Friday, Oct. 17 at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Morehead City. Tickets for the presentation are $35 and may be purchased online at www. carteretartsforum.com or at the door.

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functional and decorative forms and styles will be made that have been a foundation in his family pottery and his studies while in college and abroad. Open discussion will be encouraged. This event runs from 9am-3pm on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Carteret County Community College Bryant Student Center. The fee is $75 and includes snacks and a light lunch. Reservations may be made by emailing tetempel@embarqmail.com.

Halloween on the Coast

Throughout the Crystal Coast many organizations are planning Halloween festivities, including the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. For the kids, the aquarium is hosting Trick or Treat Under the Sea on Oct. 29-30.

Tickets are $11 per person, $9.90 for members, and 2 and under get in free. Tickets can be bought in advance online at www.ncaquariums.com.

The NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort is partnering with the East Carteret High School Drama Club to create Night at the Museum – Coastal Legends and Lore, complete with sweet treats and exciting tricks. The event will be held at the museum from 6-8pm on Friday, Oct. 31. Suggested donations are $4 for adults; $2 for children. Proceeds benefit museum education programs and the ECHS Drama Club. For details, call 252-7287317 or visit www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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Oct. 24 from 6-8pm. The event is guaranteed to paint a smile on everyone’s face with glow in the dark murals, face painting, a liver toss, a hanging donut eating contest and more. Emerald Isle Police Dept. will be on hand to help make ID kits for kids. Admission is two bags of candy per child. Call 252-354-6350 for more information.

Swansboro Parks and Recreation will host its third annual Halloweenie Roast beginning at 5:30pm on Friday, Oct. 24. This free event includes a hotdog roast, costume contest, decorated pumpkin contest, Halloween games and spooktacular fun. To learn more, call 910-326-2600.

Chili Fest Brings the Heat

The annual NC Chili Festival and Big Boy Toy Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18 in Havelock, and has a long history of raising funds to give to local nonprofit organizations in the community.

Proceeds benefit a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the Cherry Point Young Marines, CravenCherry Point Child Development Center, Girl Scouts, March of Dimes and the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, to name a few. In its more than 30 years, the NC Chili Festival in Havelock has donated more than $215,000 back to the community.

The competition is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and awards nearly $3,000 in prize money.

The winner of each competition has the opportunity to represent the state in the world championships in 2015.

The festival is held at Walter B. Jones Park, Havelock and covers a two-day span of events and entertainment.

From 5-9pm on Friday guests can expect a chicken wing and chile verde competition and a free concert, featuring Spare Change. On Saturday, the red chili competition will be from 10am-4pm and One Lane Bridge is slated to perform onstage from 12:30-3:30pm.

In addition to the competitions and live music there will be arts and crafts, food, vendors and live entertainment throughout the festival grounds each day, along with displays from MCAS Cherry Point and the City of Havelock. There are activities for the children, such as bounce houses and slides, face painting, Pedro helicopter tours, race cars and fire trucks. Food vendors have everything from funnel cakes to crab dip and a large variety of non-alcoholic beverages are available. Parking is free, plentiful and within easy walking distance. Take the family for two days of live music, chili celebrations and competitions and plenty of fun.

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Chef’s Compete on Oct. 10

Three preliminary rounds bring local chefs to a final showdown from 6-10pm on Friday, Oct. 10 at the Coral Bay Club, armed and ready to show off the best they have to offer.

The Beaufort Wine and Food’s Chef Competition featured three rounds in September. Competitors included Kevin Davis of the Channel Marker, Jason Scott of Island Grille, Jon McGregor of Clawson’s, Clarke Merrell of Circa 81, Kenny Collins of the Boathouse at Front Street Village and more. Twelve of the region’s top chefs have competed and the three winners from each round come together to compete in the final.

Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online at beaufortwineandfood.com or by calling 252515-0708.

Annual Events at Historic Site

The Beaufort Historical Association aims to offer something for everyone at its annual Jumble Sale from 9am-3pm, Saturday, Nov. 22. The Beaufort Historic Site transforms into an old-fashioned community market filled with vendors selling a wide variety of items.

Visitors can expect to find antiques and collectibles, fine art, pottery, crafts, holiday items, handmade jewelry, candles, books, homemade food, and more. Held rain or shine, it’s a great opportunity for holiday shoppers to find that one-of-a-kind gift and special bargains all in one location.

“This year’s Jumble Sale is going to be a ton of fun for vendors and shoppers alike,” said BHA Public Relations Director Kara Nunnally. “There will be all kinds of

uniquely handmade items, making it the perfect spot to find that holiday gift.”

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a unique old-fashioned gathering of friends, neighbors, and visitors who promote a sense of community while dining on an amazing meal.

Planned from 11:30am-1pm the event features Beaufort restaurants who take time out of their schedule to prepare and donate a traditional turkey feast with all the trimmings. In addition to the restaurants, the National Charity League welcomes guests and bakes homemade pies to benefit the BHA’s ongoing preservation and educational programs.

Served from the Victorian Josiah Bell House, dinner consists of roast turkey with gravy and dressing, ham, seafood bisque, chili, succotash, collards, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, scalloped potatoes, cornbread, cranberry sauce, assorted pies, ice cream, iced tea and coffee. The meals may be packed to take home or eaten on the grounds under a tent – heated, if necessary. The event is held rain or shine.

Tickets for the Thanksgiving feast are $20 in advance and $23 the day of the event. Space is limited to 300 guests and tickets sell quickly.

For more information on either event, or to purchase tickets, call 252-728-5225, stop by the Beaufort Historical Association Visitors Center at 130 Turner St., or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org.

Run Your BOOty Off for Kids

The 3rd annual Run Your BOOty Off road races, costume parade and festival begins at 9:45am on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Kathryn Davis Park in Morehead City.

The event benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina.

The events start with a Colors ceremony performed by the Cherry Point Young Marines, followed by two race events, a 1-mile and 5K open to all ages. An out and back course begins and ends at Jack’s Waterfront Bar on the Morehead City waterfront and winds through the historic Promise Land residential area. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories, with an age group for everyone, from under 5 to over 70. The cost to enter ranges from $10-$30 depending on the race. Early registration runs through Oct. 23 at www.runtheeast. com or at the Boys/Girls Club in Morehead City.

The race will be followed by a costume parade and events for the children at Kathryn Davis Park. Costume prizes and goodie bags will be given to the children participating.

Bash Supports Maritime Museum

What do Boston, Buenos Aires, Bora Bora and Beau-

fort have in common? They are all ports of call that will be highlighted at the annual Boat Shop Bash to benefit the NC Maritime Museum. The themed event will take place at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Canter at 6:30pm on Saturday, Nov. 1, and includes music, food and live and silent auctions. Food and beverage inspired by each port will be available.

One of the highlights of the evening will be the live auction which features a framed painting of the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center by local artist Donna Nyzio.

The art is oil on linen.

“With this inaugural portrait of the Watercraft Center, I tried to incorporate the image as well as its role in support of its mission to preserve and restore examples of state watercraft, to demonstrate the skills to build wooden boats, and educate the public about its maritime past,” said Nyzio Bids may be placed prior to the event by calling 252728-1638 for details or emailing Gina Holland, director of development and communications at gina@mari-

timefriends.org. You can also pre-order a limited edition, signed print as well.

Additional auction items include a Catamaran sunset cruise, a trip aboard 80-foot San Lorenzo Everest, a bike tour of Beaufort, catered food and wine packages and more. You can also bid on a masterfully crafted Queen Anne’s Revenge “Ship in a Bottle” by North Carolina artist Jim Goodwin.

“This is a great way for people to have an enjoyable evening and at the same time be able to help support the NC Maritime Museum and the Friends,”’ said Brent Creelman, director of operations for the Friends of the Museum. “In the past, the Boat Shop Bash has sold out quickly as people look forward to this annual event.”

Tickets for the bash are $75 per person, $65 for members, and can be purchased online at maritimefriends.com/events or by calling 252-728-1638. Due to the size of the watercraft center, a limited number of tickets are available.

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Tidal Time Difference Between Morehead City &:

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WINNERS The Votes Are In! It’s that time of year again when we all take in a deep breath and relax. This is why we live here, after all.

Traffic is easing up, the weather couldn’t be more pleasant and the beaches are becoming more and more secluded and peaceful.

This is also the time of year when Coaster Magazine takes a moment to reflect on summer with its annual Readers’ Awards. Since beginning in 1996, the Coaster Readers’ Awards have honored the best shops, recreation stops, restaurants, vacation rentals and more on the suggestion of you, the reader. This year was no different as we received surveys mailed to us from all around the country and online at nccoast.com – the source of more than 950 of this year’s submissions.

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

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 and be sure to tell them you saw the award mentioned in Coaster Magazine.

Thanks again and we’ll see you next year.

OUT FOR A gOOD tIME: Recreation Spot Winners

Dive Shop – Olympus Dive Center Golf Course – Star Hill Golf Club Kite Shop – Kite’s Unlimited Marina/Fuel Dock – Dudley’s Marina Nightlife/Music Venue – Jack’s Waterfront Bar Fishing Charter – Capt. Stacy Fishing Center Local Cruise Service – Lookout Cruises Watersport Rentals – Flatwaters Paddling Beach Access – Fort Macon State Park Historic Site Museum – NC Maritime Museum Cab/Shuttle/Limo – Diamond Limousine Campground – Holiday Trav-L-Park Day Spa – Blessed Body Day Spa Salon – Just Hair

Buying Time:

Best Shopping Spot Winners Women’s Wear – Fran’s Beachwear Men’s Wear – AB Surf Shop Kids Clothing – AB Surf Shop Swimwear – Sandi’s Beachwear Jewelry/Accessories – DP Jewelry Designs Shoes – Tassels Professional Photographer – Graham Hunt Photography Beach Gear/Souvenirs – Pacific Bookstore – Emerald Isle Books Coastal Home Furnishings – Sound Furniture Art Gallery – Coastal Photography, Frames & Fine Art Antique Shop – Beaufort Antiques

Palate Pleasures:

Best Restaurant Winners

Seafood – Crab Shack Original Appetizer – Crab Dip & Crackers, Rucker Johns Original Entrée – Fish Tacos, Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant Original Dessert – S’mores, Amos Mosquito’s Restaurant & Bar Pizza – Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs Deli Sandwiches – Sub Tropics Chef – Michael Barnes, White Oak River Bistro Fine Dining – Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar Casual Dining – Rucker Johns Water Views – Ruddy Duck Tavern Fresh Seafood Market – Cap’n Willis Seafood Market Coffee Shop – 4 J’s Café & Bake Shop Breakfast/Brunch – Yana’s Wine Shop – Promise Land Market Catering – Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant & Catering

Staying Power:

Best Place to Stay Winners Hotel/Motel – Islander Inn Resort – A Place at the Beach Bed & Breakfast Inn – Cousin Martha’s Bed & Breakfast Vacation Rental Agency – Bluewater Real Estate Real Estate Sales – Emerald Isle Realty

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Please note, that many of the downtown area streets will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event. To learn more about the Mullet Festival, visit swansborofestivals.com.

Scheduled the same weekend, Oct. 11-12, is one of New Bern’s largest annual events, MumFest, featuring more than 300 commercial and nonprofit exhibitors, including pottery, crafts and art.

Some might say the temptation is too much when they discover dozens of booths filled with a wide variety of savory foods guaranteed to tempt anyone’s appetite.

With two full days of entertainment, MumFest brings a variety of free entertainment including live bands, dance troupes, magicians, roving street performers, face painters and mermen and mermaids.

In addition to all of the free entertainment there’s a riverfront amusement park with lots of exciting rides, including a waterfront Ferris Wheel.

The out of water 15th annual Boat Show is a must see for boaters and wannabe boaters. There’s still plenty of good weather to enjoy a new boat and there is nothing like being out on the water letting your boat drift along with the tide listening to relaxing music.

Every MumFest has lots of chrysanthemums and Tryon Palace serves them up in their magnificent gardens, which are open free Friday through Sun-

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day. The palace also has its bi-annual Heritage Plant Sale on Friday and Saturday. Gardeners will be on hand to answer your planting questions. Inside tours require a ticket but outside tours of the palace’s many gardens are free.

New this year – Shepards Point tours will provide boat rides between Lawson Creek Park and Union Point Park for a small fee. Parking is available at the New Bern Mall, with a free trolley to the downtown area.

Throughout the weekend be sure to catch the XPOGO Stunt Team with an extreme pogo exhibition, Alex Clark, the super funny comedian who performs jaw dropping stunts, the Purina Incredible Dog Team with canine athletes, the Silver Drummer Girl, a huge model train show and other favorites. To learn more about MumFest, visit mumfest.com.

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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.

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

Bear Trail Golf Club

444 Harris Creek Road, Jacksonville 910-346-8160

Brandywine Bay Golf Club 177 Brandywine Blvd., Morehead City 252-247-2541

Country Club of the Crystal Coast 152 Oakleaf Drive, Pine Knoll Shores 252-726-1034

North River Club

300 Links Drive, Beaufort 252-728-5525

Silver Creek Golf Resort 601 Peletier Loop Road, Swansboro 252-393-8058

Star Hill Golf Club

202 Club House Drive, Cape Carteret 252-393-8111

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Charters, Cruises, Marinas & Tours Capt. Stacy IV

416 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Atlantic Beach 252-247-7501 (Map #21) Docked at the Capt. Stacy Fishing Center on the Atlantic Beach Causeway, 83-ft. air-conditioned vessel, leaves for the Gulf Stream at 6am; 24-hr. trips to the Gulf Stream, call for reservations, MC/V/DC.

Island Ferry Adventures

610 Front St., Beaufort 252-728-7555 252-728-4129 (Map #71) Outer Banks Ferry and Island Ferry Adventures have merged this year, bringing more than 25 years of experience to visitors to the Crystal Coast. Fun, safe and reliable service to view the Lighthouse at Cape Lookout National Seashore, Shackleford Banks, Bird Shoal, Carrot Island and Sand Dollar Island by reservation. Water Taxi Service to Bird Shoal & Carrot Island does not require reservations and runs hourly as well as the Water Bug Harbor Tour – narrated history & wildlife cruise along the Rachel Carson Reserve. Reservations required for the 2.5-hour tour to the lighthouse at Cape Lookout National Seashore, Pirate Treasure Hunt – which will ‘shiver your timbers’ and houseboat rentals, fully furnished, with skiff. Island Ferry 48

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Adventures is the One Stop Shop for Fun Things to Do! Great shelling, wild mustangs, swimming, fishing, hiking and just good old fashioned relaxation await. Visit www.outerbanksferry.com or islandferryadventures.com.

Family Fun

Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club

101 Dolphin Ridge Road, Emerald Ise 252-241-5302 (Map #47) Emerald Isle’s only private beach club. Weekly and seasonal memberships available. Private beach access, swimming pool, tennis courts, shower and changing facilities, game room, full ABC permits and gourmet eatery for the convenience of members. Visit emeraldislebeachclub.com.

Kites Unlimited

1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach 252-247-7011 (Map #28) Fly your own kite or watch the colors of other friendly kite fliers 10am Sundays at Fort Macon State Park, hosted by Kites Unlimited, a great place for kites, toys, gifts & more in Atlantic Station Shopping Center, kites-birdstuff.com.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine Knoll Shores 252-247-4003

the website for the full schedule or see Coaster’s calendar of events for programs & dates. Regular hours, 9am-5pm daily.

Admission, $10.95 (ages 13-61); $9.95 age 62 & over; $8.95 ages 3-12. Children age 2 & under and members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Annual memberships, $60 family; $40 individual, ncaquariums.com.

Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway

(Map #32) At Mile Marker 7, dive into adventure at the new NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Explore shipwrecks without getting wet. Look a 350-pound shark in the eye. Touch a stingray. Watch river otters play; 38 exhibits depicting NC’s aquatic environments “from the mountains to the sea.” In the 306,000-gallon Living Shipwreck exhibit, fierce-looking sand tiger sharks up to 8 feet in length, schools of fishes & many other creatures glide around a three-quarter scale replica of a sunken submarine. Other highlights include a 32-foot waterfall, cypress swamp, lionfish, jellyfish, octopus & two touch tanks. Fishing lessons, boat trips & other adventures are now available – check

976 Salter Path Road, Salter Path 252-247-3024 (Map #46) Features go-carts, mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade & mining train, adventure & thrills galore for the entire family.

At Mile Marker 10.3.

Tryon Palace

529 S. Front St., New Bern 252-639-3500 Vividly educational and affordable, Tryon Palace puts history at your fingertips. From the Governor’s Palace and surrounding historic homes to stunning gardens and interactive exhibits at the NC History Center, a visit to Tryon Palace is a living history experience like no other.

Headboat Bottom Fishing & Sport Fishing Charters

416 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach

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Art, Crafts & Home: Handscapes Gallery 410 Front St., Beaufort 252-728-6805 (Map #78) Featuring fine arts and crafts on the waterfront in historic Beaufort.

The gallery promotes American traditions in pottery, jewelry and glasswork with an emphasis on North Carolina artists.

Over 200 artists are represented in a full range of work from the traditional to the contemporary in pottery, glass, jewelry, metal, wood and other media www.handscapesgallery.com, handscapes@gmail.com.

Tierra Fina 415 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-2789 (Map #76) Hand-painted pottery from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Morocco & Tunisia. Open 7 days a week, tierrafinanc. com.

Books & Gifts:

Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books 508 Evans St., Morehead City 252-726-3314 (Map #1) Located on the waterfront, store features a fine selection of greeting 50

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cards, paperback & hardback books, Byer’s Choice carolers, jewelry, toys, nautical charts, original paintings & prints, china, gifts, open every day, free gift wrap, will ship anywhere, 800-DEEGEES (333-4337).

Kites Unlimited & Bird Stuff, Etc. 1010 W. Fort Macon Road Atlantic Beach 252-247-7011 (Map #28) Located in Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, this dual store offers quality kites & windsocks, stunt kites, unique games and puzzles, kite accessories, flags, banners and more, while also catering to the bird enthusiast.

Find bird feeders, pre-mixed or mixyour-own seeds, houses, supplies & more.

Tilley hats, Sloggers and more, all in one convenient location.

Rocking Chair Book Store 400 Front St., Beaufort 252-728-2671 (Map #77) Located in Somerset Square on the Beaufort waterfront, store offers bestsellers, children’s books, local/ regional books, new & used.

Clothing & Accessories:

Fran’s Beachwear 8305 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle.

252-354-3151 (Map #61) Browse through Fran’s collection of over 5,000 swimsuits. Choose from the finest names – Gottex, Trina Turk, Beach House, La Blanca, L*Space, Betsey Johnson, Tommy Bahama and many more. Treat yourself to their personalized service. Find mix and match separates, bra-sized swimwear, long torso, control fabric and plus sizes as well as cover-ups and men’s trunks.

Harbor Specialties 437 Front St., Beaufort 252-838-0059 (Map #75) Offers “nautical but nice” fine gifts & clothing. Featuring the Tilley Hat, Vera Bradley bags & accessories with complimentary monogramming, Tervis Tumblers, Dubarry deck shoes, Chelsea clocks & barometers, boat models & ready to embroider Adams Caps. Does custom embroidery & logos in-house. Bring in yours, www.harborspecialties.com.

Island Essentials Linen & Leisure Supply Co. 208 Bogue Inlet Drive, Emerald Isle 252-354-8887 (Map #55) High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Visit the new showroom, 8002 Emerald Drive, by appointment only.

Services available year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability, 888-3988887, info@islandessentials.com.

Wave. Also swimwear by Trina Turk, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, Kenneth Cole, Nautica, La Blanca, Miraclesuit, Tommy Bahama, Gottex. Just the right suit for every size & preference. Casual wear by Escapada, Elliott Lauren, Jude Connally, Nomadic Traders, Britt Ryan, Elizabeth McKay, Foxcroft, Miracle Body,Gretchen Scott, Tyler Boe, Hatley, Sail to Sable, Melly M, Mud Pie, Lisette & Wild Palms.

Great selection of beach bags, cover ups, shoes & accessories.

Island Outfitters 431 Front St., Beaufort 252-838-1576 (Map #29) This expansion of Island Traders allows the owners to carry more of the brands you love to wear. Find a great selection of Dansko, Merrell, Mountain Khakis, Collard Greens, Patagonia, Olukai, Smith, Maui Jim, Vineyard Vines and much more. Coming Soon: Island Proper – a ladies boutique brining names like Escapada, Ark & Co., Hobo, Judith March, Sail to Sable, Jack Rogers and many more.

Second to None 4370 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-240-2002 (Map #34) In the Pelletier Harbor Shops, Second to None features women’s brand name clothing & accessories sizes 0 to 2X. Casual to formal wear, shoes, jewelry & handbags. Original artwork, also available. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.

Island Proper 431 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-3000 (Map #71) From “offshore to the dance floor” Island Proper is the only stop you need, whether shopping for vacation or every day. Featuring Escapada, Sail to Sable, Annie Griffin, Hobo, Ellen & Ollie, Julie Brown and much more.

Island Traders 421 Front St., Beaufort 252-504-3000 Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach 252-240-2825 (Map #29) The store that started it all! Find great names at great prices.

Featuring Costa Del Mar, Reef Sanuk, O’Neill and Keen. Also check out the huge selection of T-shirts and accessories. Visit www.beaufortislandtraders.com.

Sandi’s Beachwear 417 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach 252-726-4812 (Map #27) Emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, long torso, special cup sizes A-G, & mastectomy.

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Southern Frock 517 Front St., Beaufort 252-838-9316 (Map #80) Southern designer Emily Newnam’s flagship store in Beaufort, featuring women’s fashions and accessories – both her own designs and a handpicked collection of must have items for every woman’s wardrobe. Visit www. southernfrock.com.

Tassels 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-247-7463 (Map #33) A great place to shop for shoes, handbags, jewelry & gift items; a shoe store plus a whole lot more; now carries a wonderful selection of invitations & personalized note cards for all occasions. Located in the Pelletier Harbor Shops.

Top it Off Boutique 8700 Emerald Plantation, Suite 7, Emerald Isle 252-354-7111.

(Map #62) Experience the difference – offering unique gifts, jewelry, clothing, accessories, shoes and much more.

Whimsical and fun gifts for all occasions.

Gourmet Items & Edibles:

Atlantic Beach Seafood Market 211-A Atlantic Beach Cswy., Atlantic Beach 252-247-2430 (Map #24) 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 by Sonya Willis, owner. Tackle outlet.

Ginny Gordon’s Gifts & Gadgets 1011 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-726-6661 (Map #4) Specializing in cookware, aprons, gadgets, knives, cookbooks & everything else for the cook. Great gift ideas.

Jewelry:

Diamond Shoal Jewelers 4737 Arendell St., Morehead City 252-726-9582 (Map #14) 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, Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm.

Outdoors & Specialty

Beaufort Pet Provisions 129 Turner St., Beaufort 252-732-4938 (Map #67) Promoting active lifestyles for pets and their owners through quality pet food, snacks, supplements, toys and much more for man’s best friend and beyond.

Find them on Facebook!

Professional Services:

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repair, alignments, batteries and electrical system, belt & hoses, brake service, commercial roadside assistance, computerized diagnosis, construction tires, state inspection, towing, tune ups and much more. Visit www.chadwicktire. com.

Transportation:

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport 200 Terminal Drive, New Bern (Map #2) Close, convenient & connected – the closest airport to the beach is now offering more airlines for more convenience: US Airways Express & Delta Connection Service provided by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. Visit NewBernAirport. com for more info.

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“And that’s really what it is all about – it’s a hands on event,” said Dixon. “We love having spectators, but we also love to see everyone come out and get involved, too.”

Time is set aside from 10am until noon each day of the festival for kids interested in building a kite of their own with supplies provided by Kites Unlimited. If the wind allows, youngsters will also have a chance to get their sweets before Halloween with several candy drops held over the twoday period.

Those looking for a little more action in their kite flying are in for a special treat this year as the Bay Area Sundowners make their return to Atlantic Beach.

Master kite designers Randy Tom and Ray Wong will also be in attendance.

“Of course a lot is dependent upon the wind, but if the wind is right we’re hoping we can let folks get some really big kites up, which people always get excited about,” said Dixon.

Be sure to watch for scheduled mass ascensions and a night fly on Saturday night, always a fun way to end the day. For more information, call Kites Unlimited at 252-247-7011 or visit kites-birdstuff.com.

Catching the Wind Kite Fest Takes Flight Over Atlantic Beach

While the fall finds many area visitors catching a line to catch a big one, yet others are using their lines to catch the wind. Carolina Kite Fest returns to the Atlantic Beach Circle from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26. The free family-friendly event is organized annually by Don Dixon, owner of Kites Unlimited, as a thank you to his patrons and the community.

“It’s a very traditional family-oriented event,” said Dixon. “A great chance for families to spend some time together and a chance for kite lovers to show off and fly their kite and meet other kite enthusiasts.”

For those who haven’t attended the festival before, it doesn’t take long to realize that kites have come a long way from their diamond shaped ancestors. In this celebration of visiting professional kite flyers, locals and novices, it’s not uncommon for huge octopi, cartoon characters and unimaginable spinning displays of color to cast shadows on the sandy beach below. In fact, so many kites are flying at this event that it’s often difficult for spectators to stand on the sidelines without grabbing a line and taking part in one of the mass kite ascensions.

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local flavor Catering available, ample boat dockage. MC/V/D/AE. No checks, no reservations, all ABC. Banquet, business function facilities.

China King 1010 W. Fort Macon Road #23, AB 252-808-3383 Clamdigger Restaurant 511 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-4155 (Map #31) Features local fresh seafood, homemade dinners of the South, diet fare & daily breakfast, lunch & dinner specials; oceanfront Cutty Sark Lounge has daily drink specials & DJ on weekends, clamdiggerinn.com.

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The following restaurants are listed alphabetically.

Call to verify hours, especially during off season. Map #’s refer to restaurant locations on our maps, indexed alphabetically by advertiser in each area.

ATLANTIC BEACH & BOGUE BANKS 4 Corners Diner 100 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-8855

Amos Mosquito’s 703 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-6222 Bella Pizza & Subs 311 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-4702 Big Oak Drive-In and Bar-B-Q Hwy 58, SP 252-247-2588 BT’s Bar & Grill 413 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-4466 54

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California Roll 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-1364 Captain AJ’s Seafood Buffet 208 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-3023 Channel Marker 718 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-2344 (Map #18) The only restaurant overlooking Bogue Sound at the foot of the bridge, offers fine hospitality in its waterfront atrium lounge & adjacent dining room, largest outside dining area on the beach, fresh seafood, steamed or grilled, & Black Angus beef, open 7 days a week for dinner at 5pm, lounge opens at 4pm.

Open for lunch Sat. & Sun. at 11am.

New York Deli Causeway Shopping Center, AB 252-726-0111 Oceanana Pier House Grill 700 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-0863 Port of Call 1160 Salter Path Road, SP 252-222-7677 Resort Grill 1400 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-3176 Roma Pizza & Subs 100 Charlotte Ave., AB 252-247-2020

Crab Shack 146 Headen Lane, SP 252-247-3444

Shark Shack 100 S. Durham Ave., AB 252-726-3313

Crab’s Claw 201 W. Atlantic Blvd., AB 252-726-8222

SubTropics 126 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-240-0400

El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 204 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-727-9410

Surfari 2604 Fort Macon Road, AB 252-622-4854

Frank & Clara’s 1440 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-2788

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches 801 Hwy 24, CC 252-354-2379

Frost Seafood House 1300 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3202 Island Grille 401 Money Island Drive, AB 252-240-0000 (Map #25) 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.

McCurdy’s On Moonlight Bay 505 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-808-3663 Monkey Bar & Grill 1010 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-2552

White Swan 2500-A W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-9607

BEAUFORT & DOWN EAST Aqua 114 Middle Lane, BE 252-728-7777 Beaufort Cafe 817 Cedar St., BE 252-728-4400 Beaufort Grocery Co. 117 Queen St., BE 252-728-3899 Blackbeard’s Grill & Grog 1644 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-3335 (Continued on page 56)

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Blue Moon Bistro 119 Queen St., BE 252-728-5800 Captain’s Choice Restaurant 977 Harkers Island Road, HI 252-728-7122 Cedars Inn Restaurant 305 Front St., BE 252-838-1463 Clawson’s 1905 Restaurant & Pub 425 Front St., BE 252-728-2133 Cru Wine Bar & The Wine Store 120 Turner St., BE 252-728-3066 Dockhouse Restaurant 500 Front St., BE 252-728-4506 Domino’s Pizza 98 Crescent Drive, BE 252-728-5002 Dragon King 1728 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-2121 Driftwood Motel & Restaurant 3575 Cedar Island Road, CI 252-225-4861 Finz Grill & Eatery 330 Front St., BE 252-728-7459 Fish Hook Grill 980 Island Road, HI 252-728-1790 Front Street Grill at Stillwater Cafe 300 Front St., BE 252-728-4956 George’s Take Out 437 Hwy 70, Smyrna 252-729-7811 No Name Pizza & Subs 408 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-4978 56

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Old Salt Restaurant 133 Turner St., BE 252-728-2002

Circle Pizza 7702 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-8885

Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill 521 Front St., BE 252-728-3702

El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 8802 Reed Drive, EI 252- 354-1120

Queen Anne’s Revenge 510 Front St. #1, BE 252-504-7272

Angie’s Lighthouse Cafe 833 Hwy 58, CC 252-393-1224

Ribeye’s Steakhouse 509 Front St., BE 252-728-6105

Flipperz 311 Mangrove Drive, EI 252-354-7775

Roland’s Barbecue 1507 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-1953

Highway 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-7100

Royal James Cafe 117 Turner St., BE 252-728-4573 Sea Side Galley 311 Island Road, HI 252-728-6171 Spouter Inn 218 Front St., BE 252-728-5190 Taste of China 1506 Live Oak St., BE 252-728-7733 Taylor’s Creek Grocery & Deli 525 Front St., BE 252-838-1495

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Bogue House Restaurant 410 Cedar Point Blvd., CP 252-393-3030 Chowdaheads 7801 Emerald Drive, EI 252 354-3700 Church Street Irish Pub & Deli 105 W. Church St., SW 910-326-7572

Jordan’s House of Seafood 8106 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-5722 Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar 8002 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-6200

Riverside Steak & Seafood 506 W. Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-8847 Rucker Johns 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2413 (Map #56) Located in the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, the restaurant prepares everything in-house; great sandwiches, salads, pastas, lightly battered & barbecued shrimp, grilled seafood, steaks, chicken & more. Open daily all year for lunch & dinner, outdoor dining available. All ABC, MC/V/AE. Saltwater Grill 99 W. Church St., SW 910-326-7300 The Shark’s Den Sports Bar & Grill 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-3030 T&W Oyster Bar 2383 Hwy 58, SW 252-393-8838 Trattoria 108 W. Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-5001

Michaelangelo’s Pizza & Subs 8700 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-7424

The Village Market 7802 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-6592

Mike’s Place Family Restaurant 8302 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-5277

White Oak River Bistro 206 Corbett Ave., SW 910-326-1696

Pizza Inn 7902 Emerald Drive, EI Inside BP Convenience Sore 252-354-4468 Jackie’s American Grille 9106 Coast Guard Road, EI 252-354-8111 (Map #57) Offering classic American favorites with a twist in a relaxed dining environment. Great spot for families and meeting up with friends.

Ribeye’s Steakhouse 104 Golfin Dolphin Drive, CC 252-393-2509

Yanamama’s Restaurant 119 Front St., SW 910-326-5501

MOREHEAD CITY & NEWPORT Akai Hana 909 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-3272

Alex & Brett 4650-E Arendell St., MHC 252-726-2253 Applebee’s 5184 Hwy 70, MHC 252-727-0409 (Continued on page 58)

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Luigi’s Pizza 5167 Hwy 70 #120, MHC 252-240-3125

Ruby Tuesday 5227 Highway 70, MHC 252-726-3144

El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 5167 Hwy 70 #60, MHC 252-808-3700

Minoda’s Japanese Steakhouse 5308 Hwy 70, MHC 252-648-8409

Ruddy Duck Tavern 509 Evans St., MHC 252-726-7500

Fat Fellas BBQ & Grille 133 E. Chatham St., NE 252-223-3299

Musashi Japanese Steak & Seafood Restaurant 4330 Arendell St. # B, MHC 252-240-3431

Sammy’s Seafood House & Oyster Bar 109 S. 6th St., MHC 252-247-0028

Five Guys 5136 Hwy 70 W, MHC 252-808-0110

No Name Pizza 5218 Hwy 70, MHC 252-777-4479

Floyd’s 1921 400 Bridges St., MHC 252-727-1921

Red Fish Grill 711-B Evans St., MHC 252-648-8269

Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant 501 Evans St., MHC 252-247-3111

Garden Gate Cafe & Deli 278 Hwy 24, MHC 252-247-4061

The Old Siam 4466 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-3098

Golden Corral 4060 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-1609

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 5152 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0250

Highway 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries 5000 Hwy 70, MHC

Outback Steakhouse 4937 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-6283

IHOP 4950 Arendell St., MHC 252-222-0537

Panera Bread 5176 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-4990

The Infusion Café 1012 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-2800

Papa John’s Pizza 5209 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-5656

Ioanni’s Grill 4138 Arendell St., MHC 252-808-0008

Pete’s Diner 907-A Arendell St., MHC 252-726-5101

City Kitchen 105 S. 11th St., MHC 252-648-8141

Kountry Kitchen 5380 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0046

Pita Plate 5167 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-0949

Cox Family Restaurant 4109 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-6961

Little Caesar’s Pizza 5208-E Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0027

Pizza Hut 3426 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-7117

Crispino’s Pizza 2900 Arendell St., MHC 252-727-4992

Longhorn Steakhouse 5120 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-0396

Pizza Inn 4121 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-0101

Domino’s Pizza 4917 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-0300

Los Taquitos 5370-D Hwy 70, MHC 252-773-0480

Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill 5167 Hwy 70, Ste. 60, MHC 252-808-3700

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Beach Bumz Pub & Pizzeria 515 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-7800 Bistro-by-the-Sea 4301 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-2777 Buffalo Wild Wings 5136 Hwy 70 Ste. B, MHC 252-727-9191 Calypso North 1103 North 20th St., MHC 252-247-9600 Capt. Bill’s Waterfront Restaurant 701 Evans St., MHC 252-726-2166 Captain’s Table 4109 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-0253 Chef’s 105 105 S. 7th St., MHC 252-240-1105 Chick Fil-A 5156 Hwy 70, MHC 252-247-7281 Circa 81 4650 Arendell St., MHC 252-648-8300 China Garden & Mongolian Grill 3000 Arendell St., MHC 252-808-3398

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Smithfields Chicken N Bar-B-Q 4114 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-7476 Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar 3710 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-1313 Soundside Restaurant 5000 Hwy 70, MHC 252-648-8298 Texas Steakhouse & Saloon 5025 Executive Drive, MHC 252-240-2633 Tight Lines Brewing Co. 709 Arendell St., MHC 252-773-0641 Tsunami Buffet 5167 Hwy 70, MHC 252-222-3202 Twisted Spoon 5000 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-0080 Waffle House 5060 Hwy 70, MHC 252-240-1980 Windansea 708 Evans St., MHC 252-247-3000

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Those who have ventured into the more rural areas of Carteret County already know that Down East is simply one of those special places, seemingly untouched by the modern conveniences that clutter daily lives. Here, local residents are happy discussing recipes for conch stew, building new lures, bantering about fishing and boat building and yes, decoys – the centerpiece for two December celebrations on Harkers Island.

This sleepy, traditional community springs to life each December as the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center showcase the artistry of some of the area’s most talented craftsmen. Planned for Dec. 6-7, the two events combine to create a full weekend of adventure and fun.

Waterfowl Weekend takes place at the Waterfowl Museum, which is located next to the National Park Service at the end of Island Road. Visit community exhibits, browse the wares of regional artists, take in some live entertainment, tour the education tent and chat with decoy carvers from around the county and up and down the coast.

Completed in 2010, the Waterfowl Museum is nothing short of a clearinghouse of Down East culture and heritage. Chat with boat builders, get pointers on quilting or enjoy a traditional homemade feast. An array of vendors come out each year in support of the facility, bringing a wealth of material to share. To learn more about the museum, visit www.coresound.com or call 252-728-1500.

The 27th annual Core Sound Decoy Festival is hosted annually by the carvers guild and based at Harkers Island School, filling the halls with the smell of burlap and packing the classrooms and gymnasium with decoys from around the country. Held to honor waterfowl history and tradition, the event features more than 90 exhibitors displaying and selling decoys and waterfowl artifacts.

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The decoy competition will be held both days and feature decorative and non-decorative (floating) contemporary carvings. Additional events include children’s decoy painting, retriever demonstrations, head carving competition and a loon calling competition. There will also be a decoy auction on Saturday at the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild building, located near the Harkers Island bridge. To learn more about the festival, visit www. decoyguild.com or call 252-838-8818.

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Hotels, Motels and Resorts Atlantis Lodge 123 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-726-5168

Beaufort Harbour Suites 313 Cedar Street, BE 252-728-3483 Beaufort Inn 101 Ann St., BE 252-728-2600 Best Western Silver Creek Inn 801 Cedar Point Blvd., EI 252-393-9015 Bogue Inlet Motel 120 Bogue Inlet Drive, EI 252-354-3406 Bogue Shores Suites 1918 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-7071 Buccaneer Inn 2806 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-3115 Caribbe Inn 309 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-0051 The Clamdigger Inn 511 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-4155 (Map #31) The site offers 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, clamdiggerinn.com.

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Hollowell’s Motel 108 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-5227

Seahawk Inn & Villas 105 Salter Path Road, AB 252-726-4146

Inlet Inn 601 Front St., BE 252-728-3600

Waterway Inn 160 Cedar Point Blvd., CC 252-393-8027.

The Islander Suites 102 Islander Drive, EI 800-367-3381

Whaler Inn Beach Club 3600 Salter Path Road, AB 252-247-4169

Core Creek Lodge 307 Core Creek Road, BE 252-728-4500

Island Inn 215 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-3780

William & Garland Motel 1185 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3733.

Driftwood Motel 3575 Cedar Island Road, CI 252-225-4861

Morehead Motor Inn 3300 Arendell St., MHC 252-726-5141.

Windjammer Inn 103 Salter Path Road, AB 252-247-7123

Econo Lodge Crystal Coast 3410 Bridges St., MHC 252-247-2940 (Map #3) Offering clean, spacious rooms with free local calls and long distance, free continental breakfast and free high speed internet access.

Refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers available. Complimentary fax and copy service, special government and military discounts, SCUBA diving and fishing discounts available. AAA approved. Atlantic Ocean only 2 miles away.

Oak Grove Motel 1305 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3533

Condos & Cottages

MHC Morehead City NE Newport OT Otway PKS Pine Knoll Shores SP Salter Path SW Swansboro

Fisherman’s Inn 200 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-2273 Hampton Inn 215 Old Hammock Road, SW 910-325-9000 Hampton Inn 4035 Arendell St., MHC 252-240-2300 Hampton Inn & Suites 118 Salter Path Road, PKS 252-247-5118 Harkers Island Fishing Center 1002 Island Road, HI 252-728-3907 Holiday Inn Express 5063 Executive Drive, MHC 252-241-5001

Oceanana Family Resort 700 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-4111

A Place at the Beach 1904 East Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-0906

Palm Suites 602 W. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-6400

Atlantic Beach Realty 513 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-240-7368 (Map #23) In the Causeway Shopping Center featuring cottage and condo sales and rentals, atlanticbeachrealty.net, call 800-786-7368 for a free brochure or visit www. atlanticbeachrealty.net.

Parkerton Inn 1184 Hwy. 58, CC 252-393-9000

Atlantic Sun Properties 205 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-808-2786

Quality Inn 3100 Arendell St., MHC 252-247-3434

At Wave’s Edge Real Estate and Rentals 700 Arendell St., Ste. 2, MHC 252-808-2903

Oceanview Inn 122 Fairview Drive, EI 252-354-2755

Rusty Pelican Inn 8104 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-3450 Sand Dollar Motel 101 Henderson Blvd., AB 252-726-4106.

Sandpiper Motel 200 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-726-3148 Sands Villas 1400 E. Fort Macon Road, AB 252-247-0519

Beaufort Realty 325 Front St., BE 252-728-5462 Bluewater Real Estate 200 Mangrove Drive, EI 610 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 866-429-2578 (Map #22) Offers more than 900 vacation rental homes and condos on Bogue Banks from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle. Stay with Bluewater for a week, a month, a year or a lifetime with vacation, monthly and

annual rentals available and a fullservice real estate office. Bluewater Real Estate and Vacation Rentals has been voted Coaster Readers’ choice since 2006. Vacation rentals, 866-429-2578 and real estate, 888-354-2128. See website for specials or to browse properties, www. bluewatercoaster.com.

Cannon & Gruber Realtors 509 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-6600 (Map #20) Beach vacation sales or rentals, user-friendly online booking at cannongruber.com, 800317-2866.

CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty 7603 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2131 (Map #49) Offers weekly, monthly and annual rentals as well as residential, commercial sales, www.coastland.com or toll-free 800-822-2121.

Colony by the Sea 855 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-3131 Deanna Hull Realty 697 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Ste. 103, AB 252-240-0273 Emerald Isle Realty 7501 Emerald Drive, EI 866-586-6980 (Map #48) Has been handing out keys to vacationers since 1962. Enjoy staying in one of their cozy vintage cottages, a condo resort or an elegantly furnished Sand Castle with a pool or elevator. They offer amenities and adventurous packages to please all family members, including pets.

Going above and beyond the call of duty for customers is an everyday occurrence. Visa/MC accepted, 800-8493315, www.emeraldislerealty.com.

Front Street Village 2400 Lennoxville Road, BE 252-838-1524 Gull Isle Realty 611 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-726-7679

Jo Ann Mangum Coastal Vacation Rentals 222 Pintail Lane, HI 252-728-5013 Realty WorldFirst Coast Realty 407 Atlantic Beach Cswy., Ste. 1, AB 252-247-5150 Shorewood Real Estate 7703 Emerald Drive, EI 888-557-0172 Spectrum Properties 515 Atlantic Beach Cswy., AB 252-247-7610 Spinnaker’s Reach Realty 9918 M.B. Davis Court, EI 800-245-7746 Sun-Surf Realty 7701 Emerald Drive, EI 252-354-2958 (Map #50) Come for a week – stay for a lifetime. Over 300 resort rentals on the Crystal Coast. Rentals, 866-8296849, 252-354-2658; sales, 877-6983194, 252-354-2958. View rental and sales properties at www.sun-surf.com.

Surfside Realty 204 Sandpiper Drive, NE 252-726-0950 Windward Dunes 801 Salter Path Road, SP 252-247-7545 Watson-Matthews Real Estate 9102 Coast Guard Road, RI 252-354-2872

Cousin Martha’s Bed And Breakfast 305 Turner St., BE 252-728-3917 Davis Shore B&B 811 Hwy 70, Davis 252-241-4010 The Langdon House 135 Craven St., BE 252-728-5499

York Properties 4747 Arendell St., MHC 252-648-8167

The Lighthouse Inn 2300 Bridges St., MHC 252-247-3133

Bed & Breakfast

Old Seaport Inn 217 Turner St., BE 252-728-4300

Ann Street Inn 707 Ann St., BE 877-266-7814

Cape Lookout Bed and Breakfast 349 Bayview Drive, HI 252-728-3662 Cedars Inn 305 Front St., BE 252-838-1463

Otway House 68 Hwy 70 East, OT 252-728-5636 Pecan Tree Inn 116 Queen St., BE 252-728-6733

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A Day at the Beach There is nothing better than finding that ideal spot on the beach and feeling the warm sand between your toes while you dig into a favorite book. Whether you’re lucky enough to spend every day along the Crystal Coast or are just here for a weekend, beach days are certainly a perk of being in Eastern Carolina.

While there are more than 100 access points located in neighborhoods along Bogue Banks, the 25-mile barrier island that runs from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle, they are generally designed for the residents who live in the area and offer limited to no parking for visitors. There are, however, a large number of public beach access points with generous parking for visitors to the area.

Several of the larger sites do charge for parking during the season (generally April-September) through either a parking attendant or meters. We have noted where a charge may be incurred. The list below follows the beach from the east to west.

Fort Macon State Park – Two locations are offered within the boundaries of the state park. At the end of Hwy 58, guests will find 277 free parking spaces, with the fort on one side and beach access points on the other. Headed back toward Atlantic Beach, the Bath House area features 317 free parking spots, bathrooms, concessions and a boardwalk.

New Bern Street – In Atlantic Beach, this site offers 50 paid sites, bathrooms and showers.

The Circle – The main beach in Atlantic Beach has paid parking for more than 300 vehicles.

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Iron Steamer – With 45 paid parking spaces, bathroom facilities and showers this popular spot at Mile Marker 7.5 is home to the former Iron Steamer Pier and the wreckage of the Confederate blockade runner Prevensey.

Trinity Center – This retreat at Mile Marker 9.5 reserves 20 free parking spaces for beach access. Of note, parking is located on the south side of Hwy 58.

Salter Path – The site offers 75 parking spaces, outside showers, picnic tables and bathrooms and is located within the Roosevelt State Park area.

Indian Beach – This unpaid lot offers 36 parking spaces and a 4-wheel drive access ramp for off-season use.

Eastern Ocean Regional Access – One of the largest public access sites in Emerald Isle, this popular beach near Mile Marker 15 and features 245 paid parking sites, a picnic gazebo, outdoor showers, bathrooms and drink machines.

Merchant’s Park – On Hwy 58 in Emerald Isle, the site features 25 free parking spaces, picnic tables and bathroom facilities.

Western Ocean Regional Access – In the curve of the Cameron Langston Bridge, this access site offers 250 paid parking slots, picnic area, showers and bathroom facilities.

Radio Island – Located off the island between Morehead City and Beaufort, the Radio Island access provides plenty of parking, restrooms, showers and a narrow inland beach with limited wave action, perfect for a family with young children.

coastal angling The Crystal Coast is home to fishing and boating enthusiasts alike, boasting numerous places throughout the area to launch a boat, do some surf and pier fishing or even charter a boat offshore in search of the big one.

The warm waters of the Gulf Stream provide the Crystal Coast with the longest fishing season on the Atlantic coast. The area is home to one of the largest fishing tournaments in the world for blue marlin; other fish caught along the Crystal Coast include bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, red drum, false albacore, sea trout, striped bass, cobia, sailfish, dolphin and wahoo depending on seasons. Many species, including drum and flounder, are caught surf fishing. There are several private chartered fishing excursions or the more affordable head boat fishing trips that is able to take larger groups of people, alleviating the financial burden to an extent.

Saltwater and freshwater anglers age 16 and older must have a valid, state-issued recreational fishing license to take fish in North Carolina throughout the year.

Specific regulations and restrictions apply depending on local fishing waters including size limit, daily creel limit and closed seasons.

North Carolina offers a variety of fishing licenses from temporary to lifetime. Licenses for recreational fishing can be purchased online at www.ncwildlife.org, by visiting the Div. of Marine Fisheries in Morehead City or through many fishing supply stores. It is important to make sure everything is legal when trying your hand at angling the Crystal Coast.

6. Taylors Creek, 2370 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort; handicapped accessible with restrooms and parking for 31 boat trailers.

7. Straits Landing, 1648 Harkers Island Road, Straits; on North River, allows space for 39 boat trailers and is handicapped accessible.

8. Oyster Creek Core Sound, 1300 Highway 70, Davis; on Core Sound with 15 boat trailer spaces.

9. Salters Creek, 200 Wildlife Ramp Road, Sea Level; 15 boat trailer spaces.

10. Cedar Island, 115 Driftwood Drive, Cedar Island; on Pamlico Sound with 16 boat trailer spaces.

11. Moonlight Drive, Atlantic Beach Causeway; access ramp with minimal parking.

12. Emerald Isle, 6800 Emerald Drive; handicapped accessible, has canoe access, restrooms and space for 112 boat trailers and 19 single-vehicle spaces.

13. Cedar Point, 144 Cedar Point Blvd.; ramp access is handicapped accessible, has canoe access, fishing pier, 37 boat trailer spaces and 7 single-vehicle spots.

14. Newport River, 333 E. Chatham St., Newport; boat ramp with nine spaces for boat trailers, handicap accessible with one parking space and a ramp to the dock, canal is shallow and not conducive to larger vessels.

Public Boat Ramp Access

1. Oceanana Fishing Pier, NC Hwy 58, Mile Marker 1; connected to the Oceanana Family Resort Motel in Atlantic Beach, this is a lighted fishing pier where a NC Coastal Recreational Fishing License is not required when fishing from the pier. A blanket pass is provided by the pier and equipment rentals are available. Onsite facilities include an arcade and bait and tackle shop with snack bar with grill and ample parking. For more information and rates, call 252-726-4111, 252-726-0863 or visit www.oceanana.com.

2. Bogue Inlet Pier, Hwy 58, Mile Marker 19; a 1,000-foot lighted wooden fishing pier with ample free parking and access to the Emerald Isle beach just steps away. The Bogue Inlet Pier offers bathroom facilities, multiple fish cleaning stations, bait, tackle and snack bar on the premises. For more information and rates, call 252-354-2919 or visit www.bogueinletpier.com.

3. Radio Island Pier, located at the base of the Morehead City-Beaufort Highrise Bridge, the 618-foot fishing pier is free and open daily.

1. Municipal Park in Morehead City, 3407 Arendell St.; several launching areas to the Intracoastal Waterway and parking for 33 boat trailers with additional parking at Marine Fisheries.

2. 11th and Shepard Streets, beach boat launching access strictly for canoes, kayaks and small sailing vessels; parking and two kayak racks available.

3. South 10th St., Morehead City; large parking area, ramp is narrow and not conducive to certain vessels. Town recommended usage is for vessels under 16 feet.

4. Radio Island Boat Ramps & Pier, located on the Beaufort side of the Morehead City Highrise Bridge, the site offers six boat launches, 56 truck/trailer parking spots and restrooms as well as a 618-foot fishing pier.

5. West Beaufort, 298 W. Beaufort Road, Beaufort; launch site on Newport River is handicap accessible, equipped with restrooms and 48 spaces for boat trailer parking.

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Did You Know?

• The Living Shipwreck at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores holds 306 gallons of water.

• The aquarium is home to more than 3,000 species of marine life.

• In 2010, more than 387,000 people visited the aquarium • The aquarium has two nature trails.

• Residents and visitors can go to the museum free of charge on Veterans Day.

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calendar Fri. 3: Kids Night In, Parent’s Night Out. 6-8pm. Calling all K-6th graders – get into the Halloween spirit with Swansboro Parks and Recreation with an evening of fun and creative crafts, games and activities. Dinner and refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Cost is $5 and 2 bags of pre-wrapped candy per participant. Details: 910326-2600 or swansboro.recdesk. com.

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2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. 911am. Explore Bogue Sound on a stand-up paddle board with an instructor from the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Discover plants and animals that call the Roosevelt Natural Area home. Age 8 and up, $50. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Surf Fishing.

8-11am. Learn to catch the big ones form the surf with expert instruction and hands-on experience. License

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requirement is covered; equipment and bait provided. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

3-5: 28th NC Seafood Festival.

Features live music, rides, arts and crafts, demonstrations and more.

Special events include: Blessing of the Fleet, annual Southern Outer Banks Boat Show and Outdoor Expo, Twin Bridges 8K Road Race and opening ceremonies. Average attendance is around 125,000 for the three days.

Details: ncseafoodfestival.org.

4, 11, 18, 25: Olde Beaufort Farmer’s Market. 8:30am1pm. This weekly market is held at Courthouse Square in Beaufort.

Visitors can expect local foods, arts, crafts and more. Details: www. beaufortfarmersmarket.com.

Early Bird Paddle Trip. 911am. Explore tidal flats, quiet backwaters and the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. Kayaks and equipment provided by the NC Aquarium. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm.

Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behindthe-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $20.

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

6, 13, 20, 27: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm Visit the area’s top eateries and learn how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood through this NC Aquarium program. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

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Dept. Details: 252-354-6350.

Tues. 7: Nature Trek with Hammocks Beach State Park.

5:30pm.

Hammocks Beach State Park Rangers are coming to Swansboro Parks and Recreation to offer a Nature Trek Series. Topics include nature hikes, ocean studies, camping safety, sea mammals and much more. Refreshments will be provided. Open to ages 6-12, free class. The class will be held at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Center. Details: 910-326-2600.

Fall Crafts. 6pm. Let Swansboro Parks & Recreation help you decorate for fall! Participants will learn to craft easy decorations. All ages welcome. Cost is $10, limited to 12 participants. Details: 910-326-2600 or swansboro.recdesk.com.

Wed. 8: Merry Time for Tots – Hatteras Jack. 10-11am.

Youngsters ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to learn about the infamous albino dolphin Hatteras Jack at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

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Details: 252-728-7317, www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Cephalopod Awareness Day. Visit the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores to pay homage to the octopus. Crafts, games, displays, creature connection programs, animal encounters and other activities feature the intelligent, eight-armed octopus and other tentacled creatures of the cephalopod class. Activities are free with admission or membership.

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

9-19: “Peter Pan Jr.” RiverTowne Players present “Peter Pan Jr.,” a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up.

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and $10 for students.

Details: www.rivertowneplayers.com.

Thur. 9: Brown Bag Gam – The French Merchant & the Revolution. Noon-1pm. Spend your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum and David Bennett for an informal discussion about a French merchant who assisted the colonial efforts during the Revolution. Free.

Details: 252-728-7317, www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

10, 24: Lunch with Rodney.

Enjoy lunch and a spot of history with popular raconteur Rodney Kemp at

The History Place, Morehead City.

Cost is $12-$15 with lunch, $5-$8 without lunch. This month’s topics include Harlowe In & Out and The Morehead City Garment Company.

Details: 252-247-7533.

Fri. 10: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm.

At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month.

Movies are family oriented. Popcorn and a drink are $1. Bring chairs or blankets. No outside beverages or snacks are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Surf Fishing. 8am-2pm. Learn the basics of saltwater fishing from the beach with the NC Maritime Museum. Most tackle, bait and equipment provided. State fishing license is required. Age 12 and up, $55. Details: 252-728-7317, www. ncmaritimemuseum.com.

Chef’s Competition. 6-10pm.

The Beaufort Wine & Food festival presents the final competition of its Iron Chef style competition at the Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach. Three preliminary rounds in September choose the finalists for this headto-head challenge. Tickets are $100. Details: 252-515-0708 or beaufortwineandfood.com.

11-12: 60th 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: 910-3267370.

MUMFest. In its 33rd year, this award-winning fall festival brings more than 80,000 guests to downtown New Bern, for live entertainment, venues, amusement rides, roving street entertainment and more. Festival runs from 9:30am6:30pm on Saturday and 10:30am5pm on Sunday.

Sun. 12: MUMFest 5K. 7:30am.

New Bern Parks and Recreation is offering a 5K race to celebrate Mumfest. The race begins at 7:30am with the start and finish line at Union Point Park. The cost is $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the race.

Registration forms can be filled out on Active.com. Details: Trevor Freitas at 252-639-2907 or freitast@ newbern-nc.org.

17-18: Neuse River Bridge Run. This certified point-to-point and

USATF sanctioned event includes three different footraces: 5K, 10K and half marathon. These races benefit eight local organizations that serve more than 100,000 Eastern North Carolinians. Registration fee is $35-75. Details: www.bridgerun.org.

Havelock Chili Festival. The annual NC Chili Festival and Big Boy Toy Show will be held at Walter B. Jones Park. On Friday there will be the chicken wing and chili verde competition and live entertainment from 5-9pm. On Saturday, the red chili competition will be from 10am5pm. There will also be arts, crafts, food and entertainment. Details: 252-447-1101 or chilifestival.org.

17-19: Surf Fishing Workshop.

This hands-on workshop at the NC Aquarium is a great introduction for novice fishermen and comprehensive refresher course for all skill levels.

Instruction covers rods, reels, tackle, bait, fish identification, catch and release, cast netting, caring for your catch and more. The weekend culminates with a fishing expedition to Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Cost is $150. Advance registration is required. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

18-Nov. 29: 12th Annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament. Free to register. All trout must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle.

Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Dept. Details: 252354-6350.

Sat. 18: 11th 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 www.emeraldisle-nc.org/ eiprd. Details: 252-354-6350 Fall Fundraising Party.

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the work of a featured artist which is available to purchase as the night progresses. Details: 252-7285225.

Carolann Solebello. 7:30pm.

The musician brings her talents to Clawsons in Beaufort, thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society.

Tickets are $15, general admission; $12, active duty and members; $8, students, and can purchased by calling 252-646-4657. Details: downeastfolkarts.org.

Ben Owen, III Demo & Workshop. 9am-3pm. The Carteret Arts Forum has facilitated this workshop focusing on the potter’s wheel and other techniques for shaping clay with potter Ben Owen, III. Workshop fee is $75. Details: tetempel@embarqmail.com.

Jacob Johnson Performs.

7pm. This energetic South Carolina native returns to Eastern North Carolina to perform at the Swansboro assembly room thanks to the Seaside Arts Council. Tickets are $15 for nonmembers, $10 for members and are available at the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Swansboro Recreation Center, Emerald Isle 72

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Wine Market and online. Details: seasideartscouncil.com.

Fall in the Water Meet. 14pm. The Traditional Small Craft Association hosts this gathering at the Gallants Channel docks. All small boats are welcome. Free boat rides for the public. A pig picking is planned, $10 for the public, $5 for TSCA members. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

Crystal Coast Con. 10am6pm. MacDaddy’s, Cape Carteret, hosts this annual event featuring special celebrities, games, contests, giveaways, food, fun and more centered on the gaming and science fiction community. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Details: www.crystalcoastcon.com.

Sun. 19: Birding on the White Oak River. 10am-Noon. Join local birding expert Joanne Powell and the N.C. Coastal Federation for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Bear Island, looking for resident birds and fall migrants.

Cost is $20 per person. Details: 252393-8185 or www.nccoast.org.

Tue. 21: Oil Pressure – Cetaceans in the Crosshairs of our Search for Oil. 7pm. From hunting whales to seismic exploration, man’s search for oil in marine environments continues to involve whales in some way or another. Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster offers this after-hours presentation at the NC Maritime Museum. Free. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

Thur. 23: Waterside Afterschool.

3:30-5pm. Visit the NC Maritime Museum after school to learn about coastal fish and recreational fishing with instructor Kara Nunnally. Learn how to fish with a can pole, best fishing practices and see what type of fish live along the Beaufort waterfront.

Ages 10-13. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

Fri. 24: Halloween Carnival.

6-8pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation sponsors this evening of family fun. Help create a glow in the dark mural, have your face painted,

try your hand at the liver toss or enjoy the donut eating contest. Emerald Isle Police Dept. will be on hand to create youth ID kits. Admission is two bags of candy per child. Details: 252354-6350.

Legends of Olde Swansboro Halloweenie Roast. 5:30pm.

Swansboro Parks and Recreation hosts its 3rd annual Halloweenie Roast. Head to Swansboro for Halloween activities, food and spooktacular fun. Includes a costume contest with various age categories and a hayride through the streets of Swansboro. Details: 910-3262600.

25-26: 27th Carolina Kite Fest. Sponsored annually by Kites Unlimited in the Atlantic Station shopping center and held on the beach at The Circle, Kite Fest takes advantage of the fall ocean breeze to raise this fun-filled weekend to new heights. Watch some of the most

talented kite handlers in action during demonstrations and contests. Free.

Sat. 25: Run Your Booty Off. This downtown Morehead City road race includes a 1-mile and 5K options and raises money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina. Costumes are encouraged. Following the race there will be a trunk or treat event and inflatable bouncy houses for the youngsters. Details: 252-222-3007 or www.runtheeast.com.

29-30: Trick or Treat Under the Sea. 4:30-7:30pm. An aquatic twist makes this Halloween pre-view event a real treat. Kids trick-or-treat among the exhibits at the NC Aquarium, show off their costumes and enjoy other fun and games. Special admission is $11 per person, $9.90 for members; age 2 and under free.

Daily admission tickets, receipts and passes do not apply for this special

event. Buy advance tickets online.

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

Fri. 31: Night at the Museum – Coastal Legends and Lore. 68pm. Visit the NC Maritime Museum for some of the sweetest treats and exciting tricks as the Drama Club from East Carteret High School bring mysterious stories to life. Suggested donations, $4, adults; $2, children.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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1, 8, 15, 22: Olde Beaufort Farmer’s Market. 8:30am1pm. This weekly market is held at Courthouse Square in Beaufort.

Visitors can expect local foods, arts, crafts and more. Details: www. beaufortfarmersmarket.com.

1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Early Bird Paddle Trip. 9-11am. Explore tidal flats, quiet backwaters and the intricate web of life thriving in this pristine natural environment. Kayaks and equipment provided by the NC Aquarium. Age 10 and up, $25.

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

Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm.

Visit labs and holding areas, and feed the animals in this thorough behindthe-scenes adventure that includes an overhead view of the Living Shipwreck. Age 8 and up, $20.

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

Sat. 1: Boat Shop Bash. Friends of the NC Maritime Museum host this annual fundraiser for the museum at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. This themed event features live music, food and live and silent auctions. Costumes are optional.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

3, 10, 17, 24: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm Visit the area’s top eateries and learn how expert chefs choose, prepare and serve fresh local seafood through this NC Aquarium program. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Tues. 4: Nature Trek with Hammocks Beach State Park.

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provided. Open to ages 6-12, free class. The class will be held at the Swansboro Parks and Recreation Center. Details: 910-326-2600.

Thur. 6: Brown Bag Gam – Native Americans of the Crystal Coast.

Noon-1pm. Share your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum and Associate Curator Benjamin Wunderly to learn about native Americans who called the Crystal Coast home.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

7-9, 14-16 & 21-22: “La Cage Aux Folles.” New Bern Civic Theatre presents this musical that

follows Gearges and Albin, two men partnered for better or worse who also run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez starring Albin as “Zaza.” Georges’ son announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing politician. Georges reluctantly agrees to masquerade as “normal” when he meets the family of the bride-tobe. Evening performances begin at 7:30pm and two Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. Tickets are $17 in advance, $19 at the door and $10 for students and active duty military.

Details:newberncivictheatre.org.

7, 14, 21, 28: Surf Fishing. 811am. Learn to catch the big ones

form the surf with expert instruction and hands-on experience. License requirement is covered; equipment and bait provided. Age 10 and up, $25. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Fri. 7: Lunch with Rodney. Enjoy lunch and a spot of history with popular raconteur Rodney Kemp at The History Place, Morehead City.

Cost is $12-$15 with lunch, $5-$8 without lunch. This month’s topic is South River, Merrimon & Lukens.

Details: 252-247-7533.

8-9: Traditional Boat Building Carpentry. 9am-5:30pm. Learn traditional boat building techniques in this hands-on workshop offered by the NC Maritime Museum. As a team, participants will construct a traditional “rack of eye” flat-bottomed skiff. Reservations required. Cost is $135. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Tue. 11: Free Aquarium Admission. Visit the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores at no charge in honor of Veterans Day. A nonperishable food drive will be held throughout the day for Martha’s Mission food pantry. Details: www. ncaquariums.com.

Wed. 12: Merry Time for Tots – Boats that Float. Youngsters ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy educational stories, crafts and more at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

Thur. 13: Brown Bag Gam – Echo the Whale. Noon-1pm. Share your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum and Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster to learn about the 33.5 foot whale skeleton that now calls the museum home. Details: 252728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums. 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.

Sat. 15: David Russell in Concert. 7:30pm. The musician brings his talents to Clawsons 1905, Beaufort, thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. Tickets are $15, general admission; $12, active duty and members; $8, students, and can purchased by calling 252-646-4657.

Details: downeastfolkarts.org.

Sun. 16: Birding on the White Oak River. 10am-Noon. Join local birding expert Joanne Powell and the N.C. Coastal Federation for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound, including Bear Island, looking for resident birds and fall migrants.

Cost is $20 per person. Details: 252393-8185 or www.nccoast.org.

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perform Christmas classics and originals at the Swansboro community room. Sponsored by the Seaside Arts Council. Tickets are $15 for nonmembers, $10 for members and are available at the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Swansboro Recreation Center, Emerald Isle Wine Market and online. Details: seasideartscouncil.com.

Wed. 19: Ports & Pilots. 1:304pm. See the big ships up close and get a good look at some of the exports and imports moving through the NC State Port at Morehead City.

Fee includes a video presentation on harbor pilots and transportation to the port through the NC Maritime Museum. Age 13 and up, $5.

Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Thur. 20: Brown Bag Gam – “Core Sounders – Living from the Sea.” Noon-1pm. Share your lunch hour with the NC Maritime Museum and enjoy a screening of a film created by the NC Language and Life Project highlighting Down East Carteret County. Details: 252-7287317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums. com.

Sat. 21: Beaufort Sister Cities Beaujolais Nouveau. 6-8pm. The Beaufort Sister Cities organization celebrates the wine harvest with its annual membership part. Tickets are $25 and include membership.

Details: www.beaufortsistercities. blogspot.com.

Sat. 22: Jumble Sale. 9am-3pm.

There’s no admission to visit this annual Beaufort Historical Association event featuring a collection of area artisans. Look for handmade crafts, art, antiques, pre-loved treasures, jewelry and more as the historic site turns into a virtual community marketplace. Details: 252-7285225.

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Sun. 23: BHA Community Thanksgiving Feast. 11:30am1pm. Beaufort restaurants come together to create a true community meal for this Beaufort Historical Association fundraising event. Eat on site or take your ultimate Thanksgiving dinner home with you. Cost is $18 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Details: 252-728-5225.

28-30, Dec. 5-7: “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Presented by Down East Dance at the New Bern Civic Theatre. Enjoy this year’s ballet production presented as a bedtime story for Marie, as told by her mother.

Join in the magical adventure that includes a grand Christmas party, twirling snowflakes, a nutcracker soldier, life-size mouse queen and a journey to the Land of the Sweets.

Evening performances begin at 7:30pm and matinees begin at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Details: www.newberncivictheatre.org.

Fri. 28: Santa Arrives in Beaufort. 1pm. Each year, old St. Nick makes his way to Beaufort like many of its visitors – by boat. He sets up shop on the waterfront, next to the Dockhouse, to greet youngsters throughout the season.

Sat. 29: Emerald Isle Christmas Parade. 3pm. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the town of Emerald Isle. Guests are asked to join the town following the parade for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Merchant’s Park.

Details: Diane Schools, 252-3542916.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair.

8am-6pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation host its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair in the gymnasium.

The fair features all handmade or hand-authenticated items from local artisans and crafters. Interested vendors should register soon as space is limited. Details: 252-3546350 or lgottuso@emeraldislenc.org.

numbers to know (Local area code is 252 unless otherwise noted.)

Emergency Help. . . . . . . . . . . . 911 NC Hwy Patrol. . . . . . . . . 726-5766 AAA Carolinas. . . . . 800-477-4222 Carteret General Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . 808-6000

Police Departments Atlantic Beach. . . . . . . . . 726-2523 Beaufort. . . . . . . . . . . . . 728-4561 Cape Carteret. . . . . . . . . 393-2183 Emerald Isle. . . . . . . . . . 354-2021 Indian Beach. . . . . . . . . . 247-6700 Morehead City. . . . . . . . . 726-3131 Pine Knoll Shores . . . . . . 247-2474 Swansboro. . . . . . . 910-326-3101

Hurricane Information American Red Cross . . . . 637-3405 EMS, Evacuation. . . . . . . 728-8470 National Weather Service . 223-5327

City/Town Halls Atlantic Beach. . . . . . . . . 726-2121 Beaufort. . . . . . . . . . . . . 728-2141 Emerald Isle. . . . . . . . . . 654-3424 Indian Beach. . . . . . . . . . 247-3344 Morehead City. . . . . . . . . 726-6848 Newport. . . . . . . . . . . . . 223-4749 Pine Knoll Shores . . . . . . 247-4353

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Food & Drink Atlantic Beach Seafood Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Channel Marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Island Grille. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Jackie’s American Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 RuckerJohns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Lodging & Real Estate Atlantic Beach Realty, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bluewater Rentals & Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cannon & Gruber, REALTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Clamdigger Inn & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Econo Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Emerald Isle Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sun-Surf Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Outdoor Fun Capt. Stacy Fishing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Island Ferry Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tryon Palace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Beaufort Pet Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Carolina Quick Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Chadwick Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Diamond Shoal Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Fran’s Beachwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Ginny Gordon’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Handscapes Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Harbor Specialties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Island Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Island Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Island Proper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Island Traders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Kelli’s on the Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Kites Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rocking Chair Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sandi’s Beachwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Second to None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Southern Frock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tassels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Tierra Fina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Top it Off Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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M: Oysters $11.95 Tu: 2-8oz Ribeyes $21.95 W: Seafood Combo $11.95 Th: Shrimp $11.95 F: Filet of Flounder $11.95 S: Chicken Parmesan $13.95 Trout & Shrimp $11.95 S: Steak & Shrimp $18.95 Trout & Shrimp $11.95

Cutty Shark Lounge DJ Weekends & Holidays Daily Drink Specials

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Across from the Inlet Inn on Front Street Group Rates Available • Passenger Minimums Required • Visa/MC 80

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Wild Horses • Nature Trails • Exploring ($10 Adults & $5 Children)

BIRD SHOAL - THE OUTER BEACH

Great Beach for Sand Dollars, Shells & Swimming ($13 Adults & $7 Children)

No Extra Charge for Coolers • Dogs/Pets FREE

Longest ferry & tour operator, Captain Barrow-Cuda from morehead City!