crystal coast vacation itineraries
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A schedule to wear out the most
enthusiastic kids
Day 1 Catch a Marlins Baseball game in Morehead [2714 Mayberry Loop Rd (252) 269-9767]
Day 2 Go Geo Cashing around town. It’s like a giant treasure hunt.[www.geocaching.com/play] Then grab some pizza at Pizza Inn [7902 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle (252) 354-4468]
Day 3 Have the little ones pick out awesome new digs for the Beach at Wings. Don’t forget to bring your FREE shark’s tooth coupon! [8103 Emerald Dr, Emerald Isle or 200 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach]
Day 4 Become your own personal sandwich connoisseur at Which Wich where you can create a delicious masterpiece complete with a buy one get one coupon. Nothings better than FREE! [701 W Corbett Ave, Swansboro (919) 658-6566]
Day 5 Ride a Banana Boat at impressive speeds with the whole gang with Water Sports Rentals [1960 Salter Path Rd., Indian Beach (252) 247-7303]
A list of activities that are sure to
put a spark in your vacation
Day 1 Hungry Town Bike Tours [400 Front St, Beaufort (252) 648-1011]
Go on a Sunset Sail with Lookout Cruises [600 Front St, Beaufort (252) 504-7245]
Day 2 have dinner delivered to your rental by Crystal Coast Concierge [(252) 764-0140]
Day 3 Winery Tour [(Lake Road Winery– 1120 Lake Rd, Newport (252) 622-0930) or (Somerset Cellars– 3906 Arendell St, Morehead City (252) 725-0029 )]
Lunch from Lowes Foods where you can get a custom salad amazing sushi or a hot dish from the deli [321 WB McLean Dr, Cape Carteret–EI check-in (252) 393-1602 OR 2900 Arendell St, Morehead City (252) 726-2651 AB check-in]
take it with you to a very quaint picnic at Fort Macon [2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach (252) 726-3775]
Day 4 Ferry Day to Cape Lookout [Very end of Harkers Island Road, Harkers Island]
Thursday Sunset Dinner at the Boathouse [2400 Lennoxville Rd, Beaufort (252) 838-1524]
Day 5 Dinner on the Waterfront at Ice House [103 Moore St, Swansboro (910) 325-0501]
Accept the challenge of these adrenaline filled activities
Day 1 Mountain Bike Riding in the Croatan Forest [Neusiok Trail access point Pine Cliff Recreation Area You will pass various entry points along the way]
Day 2 Try your hand at hang gliding with Kitty Hawk Kites [419 Front Street, Beaufort (252) 504-2039]
Day 2 Stand Up Paddle Board in the sound with Swansboro Paddle Boarding [137 Front Street, Swansboro (910) -340-6868)]
Day 4 Dive NC off the coast of Beaufort with Olympus Dive Center where our world famous shipwreck graveyard leaves lots to explore [713 Shepard St Morehead City 92520 726-9432]
Day 5 Go Kayaking at Cedar Point Campground [Very end of Croatan Forest Road there is a boat slip]
Day 6 Jet Skis AB Watersports Adventure [612 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach (252) 422-0520]
You can pick up a fishing license starting at $10 at Freeman’s discount bait and tackle [108 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach (252) 726-2607]
On your way to Downtown Swansboro Bicentenial Park to fish off the dock over Whiteoak River and [104 E Corbett Ave. Swansboro]
Grab a bite to eat at the Boro Cafe afterwards [ 109 Front St, Swansboro (910) 325-0502]
In the chance of not so sunny weather here is a to do you can do
Day 1 Pop in to the aquarium and visit Nimbus the Albino Sea Turtle [1 Roosevelt Blvd Pine Knoll Shores (252) 247-4003]
Day 2 Flex your competitive muscles at MacDaddy’s Entertainment Center, where you can prove who the champion of the family really is.[130 Golfin Dolphin Dr, Cape Carteret (252) 393-6565]
Day 3 Dive in and out of shops in Downtown Swansboro. There are lots of unique places that line the waterline waiting for you to explore.
Day 4 Have photos printed at the nearest corner store and get a head start on scrapbooking your vacation
Day 5 Head to the closest seafood market and load up on goods for a seafood boil. Don’t forget the newspaper
Have a drink or two and find what grown ups do on the Crystal Coast
Day 1 Start off your day by grabbing a delicious brew from 4J’s complete with specialty flavor biscotti, like Almond Joy. Mmmmm…. [8802 Reed Dr, Emerald Isle (252) 354-4330]
Head down to Tight Lines in Morhead City for delicious food and to catch a game [709 Arendell St, Morehead City (252) 773-0641]
Day 2 Start on one side and finish at another. Grab drinks at Harrika’s and watch a live band. [911 Cedar Point Blvd, Cedar Point (252) 354-7911]
Then head to downtown Morehead to Dance the night away at Jack’s [513 Evans St, Morehead City]
Day 3 Work up your thirst by Stand Up Paddle Boarding with Swansboro Paddle Boarding [137 Front Street, Swansboro (910) 340-6868]
And keep the spirits rolling with a game of mini golf at MacDaddy’s [130 Golfin Dolphin Dr, Cape Carteret (252) 393-6565]
Day4 Go Clamming with Crystal Coast Eco Tours. Bring your finds home [RESERVATIONS NEEDED 112 Hodges Street Morehead City (252) 808-3354]
And grab a mixed pack of beer from Lowes Foods and make a night out of it [321 WB McLean Dr, Cape Carteret–EI check-in (252) 393-1602 OR 2900 Arendell St, Morehead City (252) 726-2651 AB check-in]
Day 5 Take a painting class with Wine and Design at the Islander or Morhead City or even BluSail gallery also located in Morehead City
Those that treasure the past will have a better charted future
Day 1 Plan a trip to Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach. You can enjoy this best with a tour guide stratight from the past…or at least we’d like to think so [2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach (252) 726-3775]
Day 2 The History Place and Infusion Cafe a museum with a twist. Also enjoy lunch with history with Rodney Kemp [1008 Arendell St, Morehead City (252) 247-7533]
Day 3 Rent a metal detector to explore what may be hidden below our sandy shores. Your booty awaits! [Contact Island Essentials- 208 Bogue Inlet Dr, Emerald Isle (888) 398-8887]
Day 4 Beaufort historical Association [130 Turner St, Beaufort (252) 728-5225]
Old Burying Grounds [400 Ann St, Beaufort (252) 728-5225]
Maritime Museum, all in one swoop of Beaufort [315 Front St, Beaufort (252) 728-7317]
Day 5 Take a Ferry to Cape Lookout to literally climb to the top of history and take in breathtaking views [Lookout Cruises- 600 Front Street Beufort (252) 504-7245]
