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42 places in Carteret County, NC

Old Burying Ground

Old Burying Ground

Beaufort, North Carolina

Early-1700s cemetery with graves of Revolutionary & Civil War soldiers, open for self-guided tours.

Beaufort Cart Tours

Beaufort Cart Tours

Beaufort, North Carolina

Personalized golf cart and walking tours of Beaufort focused on the town’s history and architecture as well as ghost stories.

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

Beaufort, North Carolina

Waterside museum featuring exhibits on marine life, the seafood industry, pirates, boating & more.

Beaufort Ghost Walk

Beaufort Ghost Walk

Beaufort, North Carolina

Enthusiastic pirate and mermaid guides lead historical explorations of Beaufort that are geared towards all ages.

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

Beaufort, North Carolina

Visitors say this ferry offers enjoyable trips to islands with opportunities to see wild horses and dolphins, and is great for shelling or relaxing on the beach. They also highlig…

Rachel Carson Reserve

Rachel Carson Reserve

Beaufort, North Carolina

Coastal nature reserve featuring several islands, salt marshes, wild horses & other wildlife.

The North Carolina Seafood Festival

The North Carolina Seafood Festival

Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City Waterfront

Morehead City Waterfront

Morehead City, North Carolina

Big Rock Landing

Big Rock Landing

Morehead City, North Carolina

Sugarloaf Island

Sugarloaf Island

Morehead City, North Carolina

King Neptune Statue

King Neptune Statue

Morehead City, North Carolina

History Museum of Carteret County

History Museum of Carteret County

Morehead City, North Carolina

Rotary Park

Rotary Park

Morehead City, North Carolina

Dog-friendly park featuring soccer and pickleball courts as well as playgrounds for kids, plus baseball fields.

Dan Sparks jetty

Dan Sparks jetty

North Carolina

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

1.5 miles of ocean beach for swimming & hiking, fishing inlets & tours of a restored Civil War fort.

Shevans Park

Shevans Park

Morehead City, North Carolina

2-acre recreation area with a large playground, tennis courts & covered picnic facilities.

Swinson Park

Swinson Park

Morehead City, North Carolina

Well-kept space featuring a playground (with handicap-accessible swings) for kids.

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

Harkers Island, North Carolina

Museum exhibiting carved duck decoys, local history and the island's fishing, hunting and hurricane-prone past.

Atlantic Beach Town Park

Atlantic Beach Town Park

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Park with a seasonal 18-hole mini-golf course (fee) & splash pad, plus skateboarding & picnic areas.

Ferry for Cape Lookout

Ferry for Cape Lookout

Davis, North Carolina

Dragons

Dragons

Morehead City, North Carolina

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

Interactive spot featuring touch pools, a submarine tank & local creatures from otters to sharks.

Light Station Visitor's Center

Light Station Visitor's Center

Harkers Island, North Carolina

Battle of Newport Barracks

Battle of Newport Barracks

Newport, North Carolina

Civil War encampment with tents, an outhouse and a cannon, plus a museum.

Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area Dedicated Nature Preserve

Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area Dedicated Nature Preserve

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

Beach, boardwalk, and nature trail-laden grounds with indoor displays of sharks.

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

Nature preserve with maritime forest & marshland, offering self-guided trails & wildlife viewing.

Salter Path Beach Access

Salter Path Beach Access

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

Shady shoreline spot with picnic tables and grills, reached by a boardwalk.

Nightmare Factory Haunted Attraction

Nightmare Factory Haunted Attraction

Havelock, North Carolina

Seasonal attraction offering a twisted haunted-house experience during Halloween and Christmas.

Patsy Pond Nature Trail

Patsy Pond Nature Trail

Newport, North Carolina

Kid-friendly area for easy walks and hikes, with varied terrain, sinkholes and pine woods.

Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

Cedar Island, North Carolina

Located on 14,480 acres, this haven for migratory waterfowl offers bird watching, fishing & boating.

Cedar Street Park

Cedar Street Park

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Tranquil spot, mostly for locals, featuring a fishing pier and shady benches.

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Historic wooden pier popular for fishing & strolling, with a seafood grill & Atlantic Ocean views.

Crystal Coast Welcome Center

Crystal Coast Welcome Center

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Visitor center offering information about the area and brochures, plus free admission.

Salty Pirate Waterpark

Salty Pirate Waterpark

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Compact outdoor waterpark offering tube & mat slides, a children's area & deck area.

Sky Trail

Sky Trail

Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Western Ocean Regional Access

Western Ocean Regional Access

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Clean beach with picnic tables and volleyball courts featuring a pier and plenty of parking.

Western Park

Western Park

Cedar Point, North Carolina

Park featuring baseball and soccer fields and playgrounds, plus a football field.

Bicentennial Park

Bicentennial Park

Swansboro, North Carolina

Harborside park featuring a life-size statue of Captain Otway Burns, fishing & more.

Fishstrong Fright Nights

Fishstrong Fright Nights

Hubert, North Carolina

Deppe Park

Deppe Park

Maysville, North Carolina

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