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Things To Do
Fun Attractions
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Visit the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
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Take in history at Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach and stroll around atop the fort for an expansive 360 degree view of the sound, inlet, beach, ocean, and islands
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Visit the Atlantic Beach Town Park which features mini-golf, a skate park, splash pad, playground, basketball court, grassy field, snack shop, and year-long events
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Drive to Salter Path for soundside fun at Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
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Feel like a kid again at Emerald Isle’s mini-waterpark, The Salty Pirate
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Head to Cape Carteret on the mainland for fun at MacDaddy’s Entertainment Center - ropes course, driving range, raceway, bowling, arcade, batting cages, restaurant and bar
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If old-school arcade games are what you're looking for, visit Flashbax Arcade in Morehead City or their new Retro Reboot location in Atlantic Beach.
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Get lost in a Morehead City escape room at Game On Escapes & More.
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Try your aim at laser tag or axe throwing at Battle Works in Atlantic Beach.
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Watch a movie at the Atlantic Station Cinema in Atlantic Beach.
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Learn how to build a wooden boat at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center in Beaufort
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Marvel at artifacts from Blackbeard's ship The Queen Anne's Revenge at Beaufort's NC Maritime Museum
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Play disc golf in the Emerald Isle Woods
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Rent a bike or scooter at Beachside Bikes and cruise the island
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Enjoy Carolina Home and Garden, five acres of a local gathering place, café, bar, events, live music, and a nursery.
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Located next to Carolina Home and Garden, you can climb a treehouse and play with the animals at Grace Adventure Park.
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Play on the playground and splash pad at Shevans Park in Morehead City.
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Enjoy the indoor playground at Morehead City's Kidz at Play Family Cafe.
Music and Restaurants
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Listen to live music and have local brews in Atlantic Beach at The Wheelhouse
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Near the Atlantic Beach Circle, visit Crystal Coast Brewing Company to enjoy local brews inside and outside at their back patio.
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Enjoy live music, light fare, sand between your toes, and the ocean breeze at Idle Hour Biergarten
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Eat oceanfront at the Crab’s Claw Restaurant
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Eat dinner on the front porch and feel the ocean breeze at Bahia Beach House & Surf Bar
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Have date night sound front at Amos Mosquito's Restaurants
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Listen to beach music and shag the night away at Atlantic Beach’s Memories Beach Club
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Grab dinner, drinks and listen to live music at On The Rocks Restaurant & Tavern
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Indulge in a sweet treat at the beach at Dairy Queen, Hang 10 Donuts, or Scoopin' Yummies
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Enjoy waterfront food, drinks, and live music in Morehead City at Jack’s Waterfront Restaurant and Bar
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For fresh, local seafood and a waterfront view, head to Morehead City's waterfront and eat at Southern Salt Seafood
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Enjoy drinks and music beachside at one of Atlantic Beach's oldest watering holes The Tackle Box Tavern or head to its adjoining restaurant A Bite at the Box for food with a beach view
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Drive to Moonrakers on the Beaufort waterfront for coastal cuisine and a rooftop view of Taylor's Creek
Water, Beach, and Fishing
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Visit the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, take a 4WD beach shuttle to Cape Point, and enjoy the Caribbean-like ocean and fine white sand of the Cape Lookout National Seashore
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Take a ferry to Shackleford Banks to see the wild Spanish mustangs, stroll on the almost empty expansive beaches, and find larger-than-life shells
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From the Beaufort waterfront, take Island Ferry Adventures to Carrot Island or Bird Shoal to see wild horses and enjoy the beach
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At low tide, take the ferry to Sand Dollar Island to experience a sand bar and search for sand dollars
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Book a private boat tour to cruise the waterways and explore the local islands and beaches with Crystal Coast Ecotours
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Rent a jet ski, kayak, or boat at AB WaterSport
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From the Morehead City waterfront, go offshore fishing on a private charter fishing boat
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Hop aboard a head boat for fishing on the open seas with the Carolina Princess in Morehead City or Captain Stacy in Atlantic Beach
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Experience a catamaran sunset sail to Cape Lookout National Seashore
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Unleash your inner pirate and enjoy family-friendly, swashbuckling fun upon Beaufort's local pirate ship, The Pirates Revenge
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Fish from the pier at the Oceanana Fishing Pier in Atlantic Beach or fish from the beach
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During the off season, get a beach pass and drive on the beach!
Shopping
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Attend a local farmers market: Ole Beaufort Farmers Market, the Market at Cedar Point, Salty Air Open Market, and The Curb Market.
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Shop unique food options and plants at The Friendly Market, a family-owned and community-grown business in Morehead City.
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For island vibes and fresh produce, coffee, and snacks, visit Island Produce in Atlantic Beach.
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Stock up on all your beach needs at an Atlantic Beach surf shop: AB Surf Shop, Marsh's Surf Shop, Bert's Surf Shop, and Kitty Hawk Kites.
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Support Atlantic Beach's local beach boutique and gift shop Davis Beachwear.