North Carolina’s Crystal Coast

Enjoy a reunion in North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, where beautiful beaches, exciting activities, and historical attractions come together for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime

“With so many things to do and see at the Crystal Coast, there’s something for your whole family or group to enjoy!”

– Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority

Located in North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks, the Crystal Coast is an inviting, family-friendly destination. It’s where sea, sun, and sand meet, and it’s the perfect place for your next reunion.

At Cape Lookout National Seashore, you can enjoy fishing, swimming, birding, boating, windsurfing, and kayaking. Explore the second most visited state park in North Carolina, the Fort Macon State Park, where the Battle of Macon was fought in 1862. Your group can even go swimming in a protected area.

Families with little ones will be thrilled to see the variety of aquatic flora and fauna at North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. With an impressive 306,000-gallon ocean habitat teeming with many different species of fish, sharks, and turtles, the aquarium also has a replica of the U-352 German submarine that was sunk off the North Carolina coast. Visit the Harkers Island Visitors Center with interactive displays and exhibits centered around island ecology and take a ferry to Shackleford Banks and see wild horses roaming freely.

Not to be missed is Beaufort, also known as “America’s Favorite Town,” with its lively waterfront. Take a cruise down the waterways, pick up treasures at the local community market and take a double-decker bus tour of the historic district to see the Carteret County Jail built in 1829 and the Apothecary Shop and Doctor’s Office dating back to 1857.

Fun-filled Activities, Gourmet Dining and More

Comprising communities like Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Morehead City, Cape Lookout, Pine Knoll Shores, and Harkers Island, the Crystal Coast is the hub of activity all throughout the year with sporting events, seasonal festivals, concerts, and shows.

When it’s time to eat, you might have a hard time choosing from the wide variety of culinary delights the Crystal Coast has to offer. You don’t have to cast your net far to find fresh seafood prepared any way you like it. Local eateries such as

Snapperz Grill & Steam Bar in Morehead City and Emerald Isle, Caribsea in Emerald Isle, and Bahia Beach House & Surf Bar in Atlantic Beach all offer up their own takes on our favorite food group. For dock-todish delights made with fresh seasonal ingredients, including sushi, don’t miss Amos Mosquito’s in Atlantic Beach. Grownups can sip on refreshing cocktails at most restaurants, or they can enjoy craft brews at Crystal Coast Brewing Company Reunion groups of all sizes have a variety of accommodation options to choose from, including oceanfront hotels and condos, boutique bed & breakfasts, camping and RV parks, and beachfront cottages.

NEW ORLEANS: WHY REUNITE HERE

• More than 26,000 hotel rooms in a 2-mile downtown area

• Walkable city and easy to navigate between hotels and the iconic French Quarter

• Attractions like Mardi Gras World, Vue Orleans and activities like cooking classes and swamp tours

• Delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine with thousands of restaurants

• Live music venues at almost every corner

• Tree-lined parks perfect for outdoor gatherings