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pine knoll shores A sanctuary for turtles, birds and trees, Pine Knoll Shores is the midway point between Atlantic Beach and Indian Beach on Bogue Banks and is a peaceful community incorporated into the saltwater-kissed maritime forest. In 1917, Mrs. Alice G. Hoffman purchased a majority of the land on Bogue Banks extending from Atlantic Beach to the Emerald Isle town line. A local historian has documented that in 1935, all the land acquired by Hoffman passed to a trustee by the name of Llewellyn Phillips and in 1939 it went to John Marshall Mathias, who served as trustee for four children of Theodore Roosevelt (who were also
relatives of Alice Hoffman). In 1950 Mathias resigned as trustee and the Roosevelt children took over the trust and property. Their priorities for minimal disturbance of the island dynamics in its development have made Pine Knoll Shores one of the state’s most ecologically sensitive towns. A historic marker on Hwy 58 at the intersection leading to the NC Aquarium identifies the site of one of the first landings in the New World by Florentine explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. Another notable landmark is the shipwreck Pevensy located just offshore from where the Iron Steamer Pier once stood. For more information visit townofpks.com.
nc aquarium • May 1 – Ashley Williams on kayak fishing Enjoy a “fin-filled” visit to the aquarium and • May 22 – Chesson O’Briant see thousands of animals from North Carolina’s on kite fishing. mountains to the sea. Check out the new Bear The clinics run 1:30-3:30pm and are free with Creek Farm exhibit, a rustic barn setting for an admission. array of colorful corn snakes. Take your visit to new heights with “WingEvents this spring include the aquarium’s ing It – Birds in Flight,” beginning Memorial weeklong Earth Day celebration, Party for the Day weekend. Native North Carolina birds soar Planet, April 18-24. Enjoy conservation films overhead, responding to cues from an aquarand activities all week, with the emphasis on ium “flight crew.” Tickets to otters on April 20 and sharks the daily 11:30am show are on April 23. $4 per person in addition to An Earth Day commuadmission and are sold the nity cake decorating conday of the program only. test sweetens the 2010 celSeating is limited. ebration. Bakers are invited Kayak and canoe advento express their favorite tures, fishing sessions and conservation themes and other activities also are compete for cash in three available for a small addicategories: professional, tional cost. See the website amateur and junior amateur Photo by Craig Davies for NC Aquariums or call for more information. (ages 5-17). Cake tasting folThe aquarium is open lows the judging on April 23. 9am to 5pm daily at 1 Roosevelt Blvd., Pine The aquarium joins other conservation organiKnoll Shores, NC 28512. Admission is $8 for zations for a grand finale at Fort Macon April 24. ages 13-61; $7 for ages 62 and up and $6 for Activities are free with admission. ages 3-12. Children 2 and under and North CarSpring brings three Saturday afternoon speolina Aquariums members are admitted free. cialty fishing clinics: See ncaquariums.com or call 252-247-4003 for • April 17 – Greg Voliva on striper fishing more information. in the Neuse and Roanoke
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atlantic beach Of the five towns along Bogue Banks, none have been around longer than the perpetually popular Atlantic Beach. Whether you look to the Oceanana Fishing Pier, the beaches or amusement rides of days gone by, Atlantic Beach has been a heralded place of fun in the sun for surf and sand lovers alike since the early 1900s. While the landscapes have changed with the removal of the town’s famed “Circle” of music venues and amusement rides, as well as two of its fishing piers, Atlantic Beach still offers numerous public beach accesses, seaside shopping, dining, fishing tournaments like the Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament and annual festivals such as the Carolina Kite Fest.
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wish you were here Kayak for the Warriors Enjoy a day and evening of fun, food and excitement with family and friends in the beach town of Pine Knoll Shores for its third Kayak for the Warriors event. Held Saturday, June 12, Kayak for the Warriors is a fundraiser for the worthy Hope for Warriors. A reception with music and refreshments will be held to honor Wounded Warriors from 5:30-7pm on Friday, June 11, at Pine Knoll Shores town hall. This year, in addition to the kayak race, paddle board race and Family Fun Race, there will be a 5K and 10K Bicycle Fun Race which kicks off race day at 8:30am, starting and ending at McNeill Park on Oakleaf Drive. A $10 donation includes the registration fee and lunch. Participants should arrive at 8am and are encouraged to decorate their bicycles. Residents are also urged to celebrate the day by displaying the American Flag and decorating their homes. The official festivities start at Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive at 10am with a 3.2-mile kayak race and paddle board race through the Pine Knoll Shores’ canal. A $40 donation includes registration fee, T-shirt and lunch. The Family Fun Race starts at 10:30am. Using any paddle-worthy vessel, participants will complete a short race course from Garner Park out into the sound and back. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. A $20 donation includes the registration fee and lunch. Although most of the action surrounds Garner Park, there are many great viewing areas along the route, including McNeill Park, Brock Basin, Hall Haven and Ramsey Park. After all the racers return to shore, there will be an awards ceremony and lunch. Spectators and guests are all welcome to join in the festivities, including the silent auction. A hot dog lunch with all the trimmings will be served from 11:30am-1:00pm for $5 per person. Race registration forms are available at the Bogue Banks Public Library, PKS town hall and online at kayakforthewarriors.org. For addi-
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tional information, you may also contact the Recreation Advisory Committee via townofpks.com or call 252-247-4353.
Don’t Be Afraid of the Water Whether you are in the market for a boat, or simply want to dream of what the future may (hopefully) bring, the 3rd annual Morehead City Family Boating and In-Water Boat Show is the ideal place to do a little browsing. The show takes over the Morehead City waterfront May 14-16, showcasing boat exhibitors, marine products and services, new and used power boats, outdoor gear, fishing tackle, guides and outfitters. Sponsored by the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association, this year’s offering includes a pirate treasure hunt for the youngsters on Sugarloaf Island and the ARTrageous art festival, an effort combined with the Arts Council of Carteret County. Kids that aren’t quite ready to shop for their first boat haven’t been left out. The new treasure hunt offers free ferry rides from the Morehead City waterfront to Sugarloaf Island, where adventure awaits in the form of treasure and pirates. Scheduled for 1:30pm on
Saturday, the cost is $5 and allows parents and children to hunt for treasure, interact with pirates and come back to shore with a goodie bag. For more information on the boat show or treasure hunt, or to participate, contact Stephanie Slocum at 252-808-0440.
Summer Day Camp Registration for the Summer Day Camp program offered by Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation begins at 6pm Monday, May 3, and remains open until all slots are filled. Children do not need to be members to participate. All sessions are one week in length for a total of 8 weeks. Hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm. The fee for each session is $75 per child with additional per diem fees for field trips, etc. A discounted rate is available for families with 3 or more children enrolled in the same session. A deposit of $25 per session is due at registration. For more information, contact Laura Lee Davis, 252-354-6350 or ldavis@emeraldislenc.org.
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may 31 Maritime Day at the NC Maritime Museum
june 11-19 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
june 25-27 Beaufort Old Homes Tour & Antiques Show and Sale
july 3-4 Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Summer Show
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Celebrate the Kentucky Derby The Carteret Community Foundation is hosting its second Kentucky Derby Party at 4pm on Saturday, May 1, at a private estate near Beaufort. Proceeds will benefit nonprofit organizations throughout Carteret County. In addition to cheering on the horses during the race, guests can enjoy croquet on the lawn, mint juleps by the pool and a hat parade and prizes. Participants are encouraged to wear fancy attire and make a “Derby-worthy” hat for the parade. The authentic Derby Fare will be served. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling Cindy Bishop, 252-528-0039; Sarah Jo Safrit, 252-728-3213; or Cindi B. Hamilton, 252-240-0751. All guests must be 21 years or older. The Carteret Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization created in 1984 as the Carteret Giving Foundation. Its mission is to assist local nonprofits and to support worthy endeavors throughout Carteret County.
simulators, vendors, entertainment, games, food, a business expo and plenty of activities for the young and the young at heart. Of course it’s the acrobatics in the sky that everyone truly comes to see – and this year there will be no disappointments. The Blue Angels, ambassadors for the US Navy and the US Marine Corps, return to headline the festivities much to the delight of visitors. This year, they’ll be joined by the Black Daggers, the US Army Special Ops parachute demonstration team; the amazing acrobatics of the Red Eagle; Otto the Helicopter; Panchito, a historic B-25 bomber used during World War II; the Geico 300s, an aerobatic plane constructed out of carbon fiber composites; and much more. On Friday, May 21, the air show will host the state’s only night show, featuring afterburners, rocket trucks, aerial pyrotechnics, skydivers, plus a wall of flame – all culminating in the area’s largest fireworks display. Gates for the night show open at 5pm and flying begins at twilight. Saturday and Sunday feature full day shows, with a large variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations and dozens of historic and modern military static displays. The base gates open at 8am and flying runs from approximately 10:30am to 4:30pm. The Blue Angels, as always, will be the grand finale each day. While all events are free, including parking, there are a limited number of box seats and chalet tickets available. For pricing and availability, call 866-WINGS-NC or visit cherrypointairshow.com.
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Publick Day in the Colonies During Colonial days, when a judge came to town there was much ado. The quiet town square would quickly turn into a small marketplace as the townspeople brought out their wares in hopes of catching the attention
of those there to conduct official business. The tradition continues each year at the Beaufort Historic Site on Turner Street as vendors take over the grounds once more, offering guests a little bit of everything. Look for plants, jewelry, antiques, herbs, art, glassware, books and more. The Beaufort Historical Association often has historic artisans on hand offering Living History demonstrations creating a true marketplace atmosphere. This year’s event runs from 9am-4pm on Saturday, April 17. The Mattie King Davis Art Gallery will be participating in this year’s sale with a YART Sale (a yard sale for art), where local and regional artists will be selling dramatically discounted works. Inside the gallery, will be the exhibit of featured artist, Judy Crane. Judy is also the featured artist for the Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend, April 21-25. Visitors to Publick Day will also have the opportunity to hop aboard the vintage English double-decker bus for the lively narrated tour of the Beaufort Historic District. The bus will run at 11am and 1:30pm, and tickets, which cost $8 for adults and $4 for children, will be available at the Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street. For more information, please call the Beaufort Historical Association at 252-728-5225, or visit beauforthistoricsite.org. Details: Patricia Suggs, 252-728-5225.
Fighting the Blues Many may recognize the Swansboro Rotary Fishing Tournament Series, which marks a 30th anniversary milestone this year, as the Swansboro Rotary King Mackerel Bluewater Fishing Tournament. But it’s older – maybe a little wiser – and this year, organizers have
mixed it up a bit by dividing the event, with marlin fishing in the spring and mackerel in October. The Bluewater portion of the series offers the second blue marlin tournament of the annual Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series, which also includes tournaments like the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament and the Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tournament. Events for the Swansboro tourney begin Friday, May 28 with registration from noon until 9pm, a sponsor’s party at 5pm and a captains party at 9pm. Lines go in the water on Saturday and Sunday, with scales opening at Casper’s Marina in Swansboro and Big Rock Landing in Morehead City at 3pm. The competition comes to a close with an awards ceremony Sunday night, beginning at 7:30pm. For more information, visit kingbluewater. com.
Painting for Haiti When Haiti was ravished earlier this year by an earthquake, members of the Beaufort Sister Cities were haunted by a memory – at one point, didn’t a member of the group identify a Beaufort in Haiti? The answer was yes … and with a little research, the organization was able to locate Good Samaritan School in Beaufort, Haiti, some 100 miles north of Port au Prince, with 400 children in grades 1st through 6th. Beaufort Sister Cities, Inc. is once again looking for a few good artists – but this year, they’re also looking to Haiti in hopes of making a difference. The group will hold its annual mural competition from 8am-4pm on Saturday, May 8, at the Beaufort Arts Center, located in the old Masonic Lodge on Turner Street. The theme this year is Caribbean Connections, with a new twist. This year, the Haitian school will be the recipient of any profit the group earns from selling the winning mural along with matching funds from Sister City locations in Europe. The cost is $20 to participate in the contest. Guests may observe the artists at work at no charge. A reception and the announcement of the winner is scheduled for 5pm. For additional information, visit beaufortsistercities.org or e-mail beaufortsistercities@ gmail.com.
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rachel carson reserve Visitors looking for a “greener” vacation will quickly find the Crystal Coast is a natural wonder, teeming with wildlife. And there’s perhaps no better place to discover this than the Rachel Carson Reserve, a component of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve. The breathtakingly beautiful area is a series of islands referred to by locals as Bird Shoal or Carrot Island and lies just across from the Beaufort waterfront. It can only be accessed by boat and lucky explorers might spot a few of the beautiful Carrot Island wild ponies congregating along the shore. The 2,650-acre 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
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famous scientist and author who conducted research on the island’s coastal habitat. Comprised of salt marshes, tidal flats, eelgrass beds and salt flats, the area is a favorite place for beachcombing, swimming and sunbathing, but is only accessible by boat. While there, you’ll spot water birds, wild horses and other natural attractions. More than 200 species of birds have been sighted on the reserve and a checklist of these feathered-friends is available. The site is an important feeding area for Wilson’s plovers in the summer and piping plovers in the winter. The shrub thicket of the area’s middle marsh supports an egret and heron rookery. Guided nature tours are a seasonal delight for visitors. For more information call 252-838-0883 or nccoastalreserve.net.
morehead city With its famous boat-to-table seafood restaurants, one of North Carolina’s two state ports and a charter fishing fleet that brings the waterfront to life each afternoon, Morehead City is a true demonstrator of coastal flair. Morehead City is an ever-growing community with the busy state port as its cornerstone, where military ships and freighters from all over the world can be seen coming and going on any given day. Downtown, visitors and residents enjoy fresh seafood and other fine fare at well-known restaurants. Art galleries, gift shops and other offerings make downtown Morehead City a residents’ and visitors’ paradise; however, recent pushes to breathe more life into the downtown district have set an even higher horizon for this burgeoning coastal town. You’ll be delighted with all the unique places you’ll discover, as well as the sight of coastal
birds and charter boats all coming in with the day’s catch. Enjoy an evening cruise, spend the day fishing or if you’re looking for more adventure, Morehead City’s dive shops invite you to explore the waters of the Crystal Coast, which has been rated one of the best dive destinations in the US. There’s also plenty of excitement to be found on the Morehead City waterfront each June as the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, now more than 50 years old, brings a week of fishing, fun and big money that consistently tops the $1 million mark. In the fall Morehead City is abuzz with Ferris wheels, amusement rides, live music and all the seafood you can handle during the North Carolina Seafood Festival, held annually the first weekend in October. For more details visit townofmorehead.com.
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the history place For history buffs of all ages, the Crystal Coast’s past is perfectly presented and anchored (in a big way) at The History Place museum on Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. Self-paced walking tour exhibits include Native American artifacts, awardwinning carved decoys, vintage clothing, period furniture, military memorabilia, coastal artwork and more. Enjoy an array of exhibits with such titles as the History of Shrimp Boats, an Antique Doll Collection, the History of Civil War Weapons and Tuscarora Indians. Also displayed is the carriage in which local Civil War spy Emeline Pigott rode when captured. Pigott carried more items of importance in her petticoat than would fit in any modern-day suitcase. 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. 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, Civil War collectibles and children’s items are also featured. Visit the tea room inside the History Place and enjoy a light lunch. Each November, The History Place hosts the annual Antique-A-Thon where appraisers evaluate local items aged to perfection. It also hosts the popular Lunch with a Dash of History series, trips and other special programs. Admission is free. For more information call 252-247-7533 or visit thehistoryplace.org.
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‘Vine’ & Dine in Historic Beaufort The 2010 Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend will have something for everyone with unique food, wine, art and music. Enjoy historic Beaufort while attending wine dinners and luncheons, educational seminars, a fashion show, a gala reception and auction, a bartender’s challenge, a grand outdoor tasting village and much more. Recognized as one of the largest outdoor tented wine festivals in North Carolina, the Beaufort wine and food festival brings together wine connoisseurs, food fanatics and those just wanting to learn more about great food and wine. Entering its sixth year, the Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend features 18 different events April 21-25 and is expected to be the biggest and best yet, featuring chefs and winemakers from around the country.
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The event highlights healthy cuisine with its newest event, “Your Favorites Made Healthy” featuring Ed Brantley from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and Scott Howell from Nana’s in Durham. For $45, guests will have a chance to meet Brantley, a culinary instructor at The Art Institute in Durham, and his wife Heba Salama, while tasting some of your favorite recipes with a healthy twist, as well as fantastic wines from Steele Winery from California, Hedges Family Estate from Seattle and Godwin Family Wines from Santa Rosa. Enjoy speaking with “The Biggest Loser” star about his success since the show, the brand new cookbook and how he makes healthy food fit into a busy schedule. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Scott Howell, who was trained at the Culinary Institute of America. Upon graduation, Howell completed an internship at such notable restaurants as Jam’s and Arcadia before he traveled to Italy to work at the prestigious San Domenico. Howell enjoys working with local farmers to get the best produce available, allowing him and his staff to create dishes that are sublime yet simple. Other highlights include the Celebrity Grand Gala and Auction, which offers the opportunity to mingle with celebrity chefs and winemakers while tasting perfectly prepared dinners paired with select wines. The “heart” of the Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend, the Vin de Mer Grand Tasting and Culinary Village, is another of the many highlights of the weekend. Guests can taste more than 300 wines and sample selections from more than 20 local restaurants as well as learn secrets from this year’s celebrity chefs, winemakers and winery owners while visiting the cooking demonstration and educational tents. For those interested in this exceptional weekend, visit beaufortwineandfood.com to purchase tickets or for more information. Individual tickets are also available at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St., Beaufort. For details, sponsorship packages, or questions, email: info@beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-728-5225.
Wednesday, April 21 Carteret Culinary School Luncheon 11:30am-2pm Carteret Culinary School, Morehead City ($35) Delicious luncheon with guest chef Scott Crawford and wines from Terra d’Oro.
Beaufort Wine & Food Kickoff Opening Reception 7pm Chef’s 105, Morehead City ($40 advance, $50 @ door) Kickoff event for the weekend featuring food by 2009 overall winning chef Andy Hopper, and drink by Terra d’Oro in the company of celebrity and guest chefs and winemakers.
Bartender’s After Dinner Drink Challenge 9pm The Arendell Room, Morehead City ($25) Vote on your favorite after dinner drink.
Thursday, April 22 Around the World with Wine 1pm NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort ($25) Taste wines from around the world and learn how geography influences and shapes the wine.
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Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend Schedule of Events Winemaker Dinners 7pm $95 per person Beaufort Grocery Co., Beaufort (sold out) – Carlton’s Fine Dining, Salter Path – Amos Mosquito’s, Atlantic Beach – Sharpies Grill and Bar, Beaufort – Carlton’s Fine Dining, Salter Path Enjoy a four-course meal prepared by local and guest chefs complemented by select wines from host vintners.
NC Maritime Museum at Gallants Channel ($60) Sample more than 300 wines and taste delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by local chefs. Learn secrets from the pros during the cooking demonstrations given by local and celebrity chefs.
Friday, April 23 Fashion Show Luncheon Noon-2pm
Historic Home Vintners Receptions Both receptions 6-7:30pm
William’s Restaurant, Morehead City ($40) Enjoy a fantastic lunch complete with wine as you view fashions from local boutiques.
The Home of Robin and Katherine Team or The Home of Nelson and Tanis Wilder ($75) Enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening in one of Beaufort’s beautiful historic homes.
Top Sommelier Blind Tasting Seminar 1:30pm
Beer, Bubbles and BBQ 7:30-10:30pm
NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort ($35) Learn tips on how to taste wines and tell them from one another from two certified sommeliers.
Beaufort Historic Site (free) Meet local celebrity chef Charles Park, of Beaufort Grocery Co. and Shepard’s Point, and taste some of the favorite recipes from his new cookbook, as well as featured wines.
Wine and Cheese Seminar 3pm
Your Favorites Made Healthy 7pm
Celebrity Grand Gala and Auction 6-10:30pm
The Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach ($45) Meet Ed Brantley, from NBC’s hit show, “The Biggest Loser” as he works alongside local and guest chefs to show you how to make some of your favorite dishes, the healthy way! Taste wines from 2009 overall best in show, Steele Winery.
Saturday, April 24 Vin de Mer Grand Tasting and Culinary Village 12:30-4:30pm
NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort ($35) Taste North Carolina cheeses paired with suggested wines.
Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort ($110) Enjoy perfect food and wine pairings selected by local and celebrity chefs. Bid on silent auction items and dance to the music of a live band.
Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort ($60) Enjoy music, food, bubbles and handcrafted beers at this popular event.
Sunday, April 25 Celebration Brunch Noon- 2pm Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort ($60) A three-course brunch is served with sparkling champagne as the 2010 winners from the event are recognized. All events are subject to change due to the varied schedules of the guest chefs and winemakers. Tickets are nonrefundable as this is an event for charity. Attendees must be 21 or older.
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beaufort Visitors to Beaufort (pronounced “Bo-furt�) are quick to discover the town is a special place on the Crystal Coast. As the third-oldest town in North Carolina, those who walk down Beaufort’s streets find a history that’s blossomed with sailing, fishing and architecture since the town’s incorporation in 1722. History lives in the centuries-old restored homes, beautiful churches, on the Beaufort Historic Site, at the NC Maritime Museum, along the waterfront and even across the water in the form of Carrot Island’s wild ponies. Originally called Fish Towne, Beaufort’s intriguing history is based on both land and sea, including famous patriots like Otway Burns and the notorious Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard. The believed wreckage of the pirate’s prized flagship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, was discovered more than 10 years ago in Beaufort Inlet and artifacts from this shipwreck are a crown jewel of the NC Maritime Museum’s many exhibits. Scenic strolls along Beaufort’s bustling waterfront are highlighted by fabulous shopping, fine dining and
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Lifesaving Service, whaling on the North Carolina coast, piracy, interesting species of the land and the sea and more. The museum also has a research library, gift shop and holds excursions to the Rachel Carson Reserve. Across the street from the museum, the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center houses a working boatshop and model shop where visitors can watch the restoration and construction of wooden boats. A new exhibit at the museum’s Gallants Channel site features shipwrecks and underwater archaeology. The maritime museum is open weekdays 9am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 1-5pm and there is no admission charge. For more details call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseum. org.
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beaufort historic site History repeats itself daily at the Beaufort Historic Site as 18th- and 19th-century coastal Carolina comes to life in the form of “age-old” attractions and 11 historic buildings. Tucked away in North Carolina’s third-oldest town, the Beaufort Historic Site includes the Carteret County Courthouse of 1796, the Carteret County Jail c.1829, the Apothecary Shop and Doctor’s Office c.1859 and the c.1732 Rustell House that houses the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. The Beaufort Historic Site offers a variety of tours, seminars, volunteer opportunities and special events of interest for the whole family throughout the year. Enhanced by authentic structures, artifacts, a double-decker tour bus and facts 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.
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The Beaufort Historic Site’s calendar is full of exciting and interesting events throughout the year, including the BHA Fall Fundraising Party in October, Kindergarten Thanksgiving, Jumble Sale and Community Thanksgiving Feast, all of which occur in November, and the Coastal Carolina Christmas Walk in December. Spring features an annual Easter Egg Hunt and the ever-popular Publick Day. Come summer, the Beaufort Historic Site hits home with its renowned Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour and accompanying Antiques Show and Sale. A variety of shows and sales by the Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition rounds out the annual events listing. The Beaufort Historic Site is open Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 5pm in season, 10am to 4pm off-season. Details: 252-728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org.
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cape lookout national seashore Best known for its towering lighthouse covered in black and white diamonds, the 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 cape allows for true-to-nature camping, features a renovated lighthouse keeper’s quarters, a boardwalk to the beach, daily ranger programs and facilities in summer. There are no guarded beaches or maintained roads, as to preserve the seashore’s pristine and serene nature. For those seeking to discover the cape’s history, remnants of old gun mounts are visible on an oceanside walk between the rock jetty and Cape Point. Many visitors come to the National Seashore to view the black and white diagonal checkerboard-patterned Cape Lookout Lighthouse. A landmark since 1859, it is now maintained by the National Park Service, which is working to rehabilitate the lighthouse tower to allow for daily public access. The recently remodeled Lighthouse Visitor Center, found near the South Core Banks ferry dock, has a shaded pavilion and new boardwalk connecting it to the area adjacent to the Keepers’ Quarters, which has been renovated and includes new exhibits. The Cape Lookout Light Station Visitor Center and Keepers’ Quarters Museum is open to the public 9am to 5pm, April through November. Exhibits focus on lighthouse history and early shipwrecks and rescues. A bookstore features items related to the National Seashore and also carries bottled water and insect repellent. In addition to its lighthouse, Cape Lookout National Seashore includes adjacent Shackleford Banks, site of the extinct fishing village 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.
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Diamond City, with large dunes and wild Outer Banks ponies. North and South Core Banks, both noted for wonderful shelling, clamming and surf fishing, are open April through November and picturesque Portsmouth Village, found at the northeastern tip of Core Banks, is a 250-acre uninhabited island community dating from 1753 and preserved as a National Historic Site. A 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 Life Saving Service and other local history. An indoor theater offers two short films on a rotating schedule, and the visitor center bookstore features books, tapes, videos and children’s items related to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Public restrooms and a nearby picnic area are available and wheelchair accessible. For more information call 252-728-2250 or visit nps.gov/calo.
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HORSE & NATURE CRUISE Cruise Beaufort & Shackleford Shorelines 11:30am • 2:30pm • 1¼ hrs June • July • August Call for early/late season availablility Adults $17 • Children $10
Group Rates Available - Passenger Minimums Required - MC/Visa Reservations Highly Recommended June-July-August Directions: from Morehead City, take Hwy 70E over 2 bridges into Beaufort, go straight through the first stoplight and turn right at the second street (Queen St.), go straight 3 blocks to the waterfront (Front St.), and we’re 100 feet to the left.
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to Cape Lookout Lighthouse or Shackleford Banks; Calico Jack’s Ferry is the last ferry on Harkers Island & also closest ferry, taking only 10 minutes, we pick up every hour; free daily parking. Discover why Cape Lookout National Seashore is the vacation treasure of the Crystal Coast, 728-3575 (Map#90). FROM BEAUFORT: Island Ferry Adventures, voted 2009 Coaster Magazine Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Favorite Ferry Service, Tour Service & Outdoor Adventure Business. 610 Front St., across from the Inlet Inn. PASSENGER FERRY SERVICE begins 9am daily, weather permitting, departures top of the hour to: Shackleford Banks (west end) (CLNS), shipwrecked Spanish mustangs & voted No. 1 shelling beach; Carrot Island (Rachel Carson Reserve); Sand Dollar Island & Bird Shoal. Ferry service operates late March to early October. SCENIC WATERFRONT TOUR shows you the downtown waterfronts & harbors of Beaufort & Morehead City. HORSE & NATURE CRUISE rides the entire Beaufort waterfront & Shackleford Banks shoreline while searching for wild mustangs. On these
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two 1-1/4 hour tours you remain on the boat & partial shade is provided. Our two tours generally operate June-August. Reservations HIGHLY recommended for all trips during June, July & August. Private charters available for any occasion. Passenger & rate minimums required for all trips. Group rates, MC/VISA. 252-7287555, islandferryadventures.com (Map #68). Lookout Cruises, on the Beaufort waterfront, sailing Catamaran, providing daily excursions, guaranteed morning dolphin watch, sunset & moonlight cruises to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Info: 252-504-SAIL(7245) (Map#43). Outer Banks Ferry Service, ’06 Coaster Readers’ Award for Best Ferry Service & ’07 Red Ribbon Award for Best Local Tour Service, departs Front Street, Beaufort (across from NC Maritime Museum) on demand or reservation starting at 9am, 7 days/wk, explore the hidden treasure of the Crystal Coast with Capt. “Barrow-Cuda” & his buccaneers; personal water taxi to Carrot Island-Rachel Carson Reserve & Shackleford Banks where wild mustangs roam; on very end of Cape Lookout National Seashore, the best shelling on the coast; fish-
ing, camping, surfing, swimming, hiking, bird & horse watching. Luxury Houseboat Rentals, fully furnished with skiff, reservations required; Cape Lookout Tour with guide, reservations required; Pirate Treasure Hunt, real life treasure hunts guided by an authentic pirate, reservations required; Water Bug Tours, relaxed and shaded, harbor tours, departs hourly; Anything Adventurous, custom tours & charters, inshore fishing, reservations required; Snack Shack with cold drinks, hot dogs & ice cream; showers available when you come off the boat. Open year round, call for details, reservations, 728-4129 (Map#10). FROM DAVIS: Davis Shore Ferry, departing from the Davis Shore to South Core Banks on the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Family owned for 50 years, services include day trips, overnight camping, cabin rentals (available through NPS), tackle shop, bait and ice. Open March 16-Dec. 31, reservations recommended. Located 16 miles from Beaufort, follow Hwy 70 East to 148 Willis Road in Davis. For more information call 252-729-3474 or visit davisferry.com or drumwagon.com (Map#4).
Full Service Marina
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Cape Pointe Marina is a full service Marina offering Boat Storage, Boat Slips, Boat Ramp, Charter Fishing, Guide Service, boat repairs, gas, bait and tackle. They also have ice, limited groceries/food items, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water and beer. They offer local fishing knowledge and where they are catching the big ones.
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Cape Pointe Ferry Service is a full service passenger ferry service that operates out of Cape Pointe Marina.
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Harkers Island, North Carolina Providing passenger service on a daily, year round, basis to Cape Lookout National Seashore/Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Shackleford Banks, Beaufort and Morehead City.
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Dolphin watching tours, beach excursions, historical boat tours around Harkers Island, and Sea Shell tours along Shackleford Banks and the Cape Lookout National Seashore.
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Sand Dollar for the kids on any ferry ride
North Carolina’s newest coastal RV park. Waterfront lots available for Sale and Lease located along the pristine waters of Harkers Island with immediate access to Cape Lookout National Seashore
cape po nte marina & rv park Harkers Island, North Carolina
LOTS FOR SALE OR ANNUAL LEASE with access to Marina & Ferry Service Cape Pointe RV Park is located along the Back Sound of Harkers Island, NC. With pristine coastal waters and gorgeous afternoon sunsets you’ll immediately fall in love with this beautiful property. We encourage you to come enjoy the best of the Crystal Coast and the Down East along the beautiful waters of the Atlantic. With quick and easy access by boat or Cape Pointe Ferry Service, you can be at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in a matter of minutes. Visit us today at Cape Pointe RV Park, while there stop by Cape Pointe Marina, a full service marina offering all of your boating and fishing needs. Also catch a ride on one of our ferry boats provided by Cape Pointe Ferry Service. These coastal RV lots are now available for purchase or annual lease. You’ll be amazed that waterfront living and vacationing can be this affordable. Hurry in while choice lots remain!
www.capepointemarina.com Annual RV Sites • Boat Storage • Repairs • Ramp • Lifts • Slips • Fishing • Shelling • Swimming
Call Michael Weaver at 919-795-5968 or email at mweaver@thepencos.com
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down east When the pace has slowed, sunlight is reflecting off the marsh and old wooden boats peacefully bob up and down in the water, chances are you’ve just entered Down East. Found east of Beaufort along Highway 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 is unique and rich in its maritime heritage and beauty, which was recognized in Oct. 2009 when the stretch of Hwy 70 from Merrimon Road to Cedar Island was designated a National Scenic Byway as part of the Outer Banks Scenic Byway. On Harkers Island you’ll find the National Park Service Visitor Center offering information and a park for viewing the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. There are also marinas and accommodations, plus ferries and charter
boat services available for visitors hoping to see the Cape Lookout National Seashore first hand. Back on Highway 70, many people just passing through make their way down to Sea Level, where they join up with Highway 12 and trek to the county’s farthest-east community of Cedar Island and hop on a ferry to Ocracoke Island.
core sound waterfowl museum If one word could sum up the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center’s mission, that word 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, focusing on decoy carving, boatbuilding, storytelling, oral histories, local writers, traditional music, food, hunting, fishing and other skills. The goal is to pass these community strengths on to the next generation and educate residents and visitors about the crucial role played by all natural
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communities. The museum works with partners such as the NC Arts Council, the National Park Service, NC Travel and Tourism, Our State magazine and others to promote itself as a major heritage tourism destination in eastern North Carolina. Many heritage programs and demonstrations are offered throughout the year, an additional 8,000 sq.ft. was completed in Oct. 2009 for gallery, observation tower and gift shop, and the museum’s Core Sound Waterfowl Weekend is not to be missed. Museum hours are Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm. Admission is free. Details are available by calling: 252-728-1500, coresound.com.
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Visit Cape Lookout Lighthouse Shackleford Banks Ponies! Passenger Ferry Service from LO’R Decks Marina. Closest Ferry to Cape Lookout National Seashore & Shackleford Banks
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Motel Rooms & Charters Available Off-Shore & In-Shore Charters Boats Include 31ft. Fountain CC, 20ft. Sea Ox, 19ft. Jones Brothers Bateau
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From “our” Shore to the Seashore...
Passenger/Vehicle Service from Davis, NC to South Core Banks Cape Lookout National Seashore Family owned for 50 years.
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Beaufort Welcomes 36th annual Wooden Boat Show The artistry and practicality of the wooden boat will be celebrated May 1 in Beaufort as the NC Maritime Museum launches its annual Wooden Boat Show. In its 36th year, the Wooden Boat Show is the largest undertaking of the NC Maritime Museum – bringing more than 5,000 visitors to the quiet tree-lined streets of historic Beaufort. The little fishing hamlet, if only for a few days, will become home to 60-70 small wooden beauties. Beginning Sunday, April 25, boat rides will be offered from 1 to 4 pm daily as the museum gears up for the big event. The rides are free, however, a $5 donation is suggested and all funds collected will go toward the ongoing sailing program at the Maritime Museum. It’s Friday night, however, when the weekend’s pace is set with the Watercraft Center Party, a reception slated to kick off the show. Scheduled from 5:30 to 7pm, the party includes live music and light hors d‘oeuvres. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the museum. The wooden boats are on display from 10am to 4pm Saturday, interspersed with demonstrations of traditional skills, educational activities, boat models and the annual Boat Building Challenge, which gives teams of two builders four hours to complete a 12-foot skiff. While it can be fun to watch the craftsmen at work, it’s often much more fun when it comes time to test the vessel’s seaworthiness. Sailboat races
are planned for 11am and 3pm and free boat rides will once again be offered between the races. Festivities roll to a close with two ticketed events. From 5-7pm a post-show reception is planned in the Watercraft Center. Tickets are $5 per person. The festivities then move into the museum’s auditorium from 7-9pm for the dinner and awards program. The cost to attend is $18. To learn more about the event, to register a boat for the show or to purchase tickets for the parties and fanfare, call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseum.org. By Amanda Dagnino
sea & do recreation nual RV sites available on premise, gift shop & ships store with tackle, boat & beach supplies including ice, sodas, beer, coolers, snacks, sun block, cameras, caps & more. The ‘Down East’ location for passenger ferry service to Cape Lookout Lighthouse & Shackleford Banks. Marina & ferry info, reservations, 728-6181. Cape Pointe Marina is open year round. All major credit cards accepted, capepointemarina.com (Map#46). Capt. Stacy IV, 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 800-533-9417, 726-4675 or 247-7501, MC/V/DC (Map#45). Coastal Ecology Sails, as seen in Southern Living, 41-foot sailing yacht Good Fortune takes small groups (6 max) on customized trips for dolphin & turtle watching, shelling, (cont. on page 46)
Beach Gear Rentals Bogue Banks Beach Gear & Linens, Bell Cove Village, Emerald Isle; new location at Crow’s Nest Shopping Center in Atlantic Beach; open 7 days, free delivery from Emerald Isle to Atlantic Beach & surrounding areas. Daily bike & gear rentals, last minute deliveries gladly accepted, Visa/MC, 354-4404, 866-5934327 (EI), 240-4404, 866-933-4404 (AB), boguebanksbeachgear.com (Map#17).
Bicycle Sales/Rentals Beach Wheels Bike Rentals, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Suite 103, free delivery & pickup anywhere on the Crystal Coast, free lock; we also carry child seats; adult bikes, beach cruisers, children’s bikes, adult tricycles, tandems, tag-a-longs & more. Let us know what you need, 240-BIKE (2453), 800504-2450 (Map#136).
Charters, Cruises, Ferries, Fishing, Tours Cape Pointe Marina, 1390 Island Road, Harkers Island, 7.7 miles after turning onto Island Road off Hwy 70, full service marina with boat storage, repairs, ramp, lifts & slips. An-
Gulfstream Fishing
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• Full Day Trips • Half Day Trips • 24-Hour Trips • Winter Fishing • Shark Fishing • Marina with fuel, bait, ice & tackle • Charter & headboat booking service for sports and bottom fishing
Call 1-800-533-9417 or (252) 247-7501
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birding & sailing, 2½ hr. tours, half or full day, 2½ hr sunset sails, depart Beaufort waterfront docks with marine biologist Capt. Ron White, 247-3860 (Map # 33). Davis Shore Ferry, departs from Davis Shore to South Core Banks on Cape Lookout National Seashore. Family owned for 50 years, services include day trips, overnight camping, cabin rentals (available through NPS), tackle shop, bait and ice. Open March 16-Dec. 31, reservations recommended. Located 16 miles from Beaufort, follow Hwy 70 East to 148 Willis Road in Davis. For more information call 252-729-3474 or visit davisferry.com or drumwagon.com (Map#4). Island Ferry Adventures, voted 2009 Coaster Magazine Readers’ Choice Award Winner: Favorite Ferry Service, Tour Service & Outdoor Adventure Business. 610 Front St., across from the Inlet Inn. PASSENGER FERRY SERVICE begins 9am daily, weather permitting, departures top of the hour to: Shackleford Banks (west end) (CLNS), shipwrecked Spanish mustangs & voted No. 1 shelling beach; Carrot Island (Rachel Carson Reserve); Sand Dollar Island & Bird Shoal. Ferry service operates approx. late/March to early/October. SCENIC WATERFRONT TOUR shows you the downtown waterfronts & harbors of Beaufort & Morehead City. HORSE & NATURE CRUISE rides the entire Beaufort waterfront
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& Shackleford Banks shoreline while searching for wild mustangs. On these two 1¼ hour tours you remain on the boat & partial shade is provided. Our two tours generally operate June, July & August. Reservations HIGHLY recommended for all trips during June, July & August. Private charters available for any occasion. Passenger & rate minimums required for all trips. Group rates, MC/VISA. 252-7287555, islandferryadventures.com (Map #68). O Lucky Me, departs from the Morehead City waterfront for half-day inshore, full-day Gulf Stream charters on one of Morehead City’s newest Carolina custom built 60’ sportfishing boats, featuring a spacious air conditioned cabin with microwave, stereo, big screen TV & VCR for a comfortable ride to & from the fishing grounds. Young anglers welcome; for charter information & reservations, call 808-7005 or 728-1587, oluckymefishing. com (Map#21). Outer Banks Ferry Service, ’06 Coaster Readers’ Award for Best Ferry Service & ’07 Red Ribbon Award for Best Local Tour Service, departs Front Street, Beaufort (across from NC Maritime Museum) on demand or reservation starting at 9am, 7 days/wk, explore the hidden treasure of the Crystal Coast with Capt. “Barrow-Cuda” & his buccaneers; personal water taxi to Carrot Island-Rachel Carson Reserve & Shackleford Banks where wild mustangs roam; on very end of Cape
Lookout National Seashore, the best shelling on the coast; fishing, camping, surfing, swimming, hiking, bird & horse watching. Luxury Houseboat Rentals, fully furnished with skiff, reservations required; Cape Lookout Tour with guide, reservations required; Pirate Treasure Hunt, real life treasure hunts guided by an authentic pirate, reservations required; Water Bug Tours, relaxed and shaded, harbor tours, departs hourly; Anything Adventurous, custom tours & charters, inshore fishing, reservations required; Snack Shack with cold drinks, hot dogs & ice cream; showers available when you come off the boat. Open year-round, call for details, reservations, 7284129 (Map#10).
2 kids, full instruction & life vests, ½ hr. & hr. reservations suggested. Banana Boat Rides: Inflatable raft for up to 8, 2-mi. ride. Paddle Boats: 2-3 passengers. Dolphin Deck Tiki Bar: #1 Readers’ Choice Award Best Bar, over water on end of 200’ pier at the Indian Beach location, 2 levels, fabulous sunsets, cold beer, soft drinks, etc., 247-7303 Indian Beach or 247-4386 Salter Path (Map#64).
Kiting Kites Unlimited, fly your own kite or watch the colors of other friendly kite fliers 9am Sundays at Fort Macon State Park, hosted by Kites Unlimited, a great place for kites, toys, gifts & more in Atlantic Station Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach, 247-7011 (Map#50).
Family Fun NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (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 threequarter-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 the website for the full schedule or see Coaster’s calendar of events for programs & dates. Regular hours, 9am- 5pm daily. Admission, $8 adults; $7 ages 62 & over; $6 ages 6-17. Children under age 6 & members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Annual memberships, $50 family; $30 individual, ncaquariums.com, 247-4003 (Map#49). Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway, Salter Path, features gocarts, mini-golf, bumper boats, arcade & mining train, adventure & thrills galore for the entire family. At 10.3 mile marker, 247-3024 (Map#112).
Jet Ski Rentals Water Sports Rentals & Dolphin Deck, with two locations in Indian Beach & Salter Path. Sailboats, scooter rentals. Waverunners: New models for 2 adults or adult &
Piers Oceanana Fishing Pier, E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, offers bait, tackle & rod rentals, fishing license not required, pier provides blanket license. Caters to families with snack grill, arcade & paved parking for beachgoers, 726-0863, oceanana.com (Map#44).
• ½ day inshore • full day gulf stream • charters • 30 knot cruise
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CAPE LOOKOUT LIGHTHOUSE TOUR
A 3-hour tour departing from the Beaufort Waterfront and docking at the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Enjoy views of wild mustangs, dolphins and other local wildlife, while you learn history of the area from our knowledgeable USCG licensed captain. Departing daily by reservation.
OUTER BANKS FERRY SERVICE TO SHACKLEFORD BANKS
Let our Outer Banks Ferry Service take you... fishing • shelling • camping •surfing • swimming • hiking • bird & horse watching • Shackleford Banks, Carrot Island and other Great Island Locations. Explore the hidden treasures of the Crystal Coast with Capt. “Barrow-Cuda” & his Buccaneers... 252-728-4129 • www.outerbanksferry.com
LUXURY HOUSE BOAT RENTALS
Fully Furnished, with skiff Reservations Required 252-728-4129 www.outerbankshouseboats.com
WATER BUG TOURS
Narrated History and Nature Cruise. See Historic Beaufort and Rachel Carson Reserve from our 18 passenger shaded captains launch while looking for wild ponies and dolphins. A little history, a little nature and a lot of fun! Harbor Tours - Departs Hourly 252-342-3577 • www.waterbugtours.com
Your one-stop shop for fun things to do on the water.
252-728-4129
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Pyrates Crystal of the
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Our on g n i t r Sta 2nd Seas Authentic Historic Recreation of Pyrate Activity on the Crystal Coast
ALL NEW INTERACTIVE SHOW WITH REAL PYRATES! 1 -HOUR SHOW STARTING AROUND SUNSET Check-in time is one hour before sunset. Around sunset the pyrates of the Crystal Coast come ashore to resupply their pyrate ships anchored off Shackleford Banks
Join this authentic recreation of a Pyrate Camp on the Beaufort Waterfront. Travel back in time to learn the TRUE history of pyracy on the Crystal Coast.
Pyrate Treasure Hunt
TALES OF PYRACY THE WAY IT REALLY WAS!
Blackbeard may make an appearance to tell the real story of the Queen Anne’s Revenge. Real life Treasure Hunts Guided by an authentic Pyrate This is a must see on the Crystal Coast A great family event Reservations Required Fun for the whole family!
Barrier Island Adventures Productions
Call for times and reservations 252-728-4129 328 Front Street, Beaufort (across from the Maritime Museum) Coaster 51
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emerald isle If you’re looking for a modern-day beach town with old-fashioned family values, you’ll delight in Emerald Isle. Located on the western end of Bogue Banks, its warm hospitality and hometown charm have made the town a family vacation tradition for generation after generation. Interestingly enough, this area of Bogue Banks remained largely uninhabited until the 1950s when it was purchased by a group of developers for what now seems like an unbelievably small amount of money. While contemplating their investment, the developers hired a consultant who 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 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 sensational shopping and dining. For more details visit emeraldisle-nc.org.
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swansboro & cape carteret Finding hills among North Carolina’s coastal towns is not easy … unless you’re in Swansboro that is. Perched along the beautiful White Oak River on Highway 24, between Cape Carteret and Jacksonville, Swansboro is a town with a unique hilly landscape that seems to cradle the historic buildings in its downtown district. Visit the historic downtown waterfront for a day of antiquing, shopping, charter fishing, kayaking and delightful dining, or take a look at historic markers to learn about Otway Burns and other local legends. A lovely way to see the Swansboro area is to bicycle along the
Swansboro Bicentennial Bicycle Trail, rent a kayak, or just park downtown for a leisurely walk along the waterfront. Visit swansboro-nc.org for more details. As you head from Swansboro to Emerald Isle you’ll discover a treasure trove of antique shops, kayak shops and more in Cedar Point. Just before the bridge to Emerald Isle at the intersection of Highways 24 and 58, Cape Carteret welcomes visitors with golf courses, restaurants, shopping and more. Tucked away behind the trees, beautiful residential properties lie along the Intracoastal Waterway on Bogue Sound.
hammocks beach state park Kayaking and canoeing, camping, fishing, picnicking, bird watching, swimming and strolling along quiet beaches are just some of the enjoyable pastimes found at Hammocks Beach State Park, south of Swansboro off Highway 24. On the mainland and on the state park’s Bear Island, rangers offer scheduled seasonal nature programs and talks focusing on the area’s fascinating natural features and history.
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Getting to Bear Island can only be done by boat or the park’s 2.5-mile ferry. On the way, you can view wetland inhabitants, including graceful herons and egrets. On the island a half-mile trail travels through a magnificent sand dune to the beach. Camping sites, hiking trails and a bathhouse are also available to guests. Bear Island and Huggins Island (also in Hammocks Beach State Park and of great interest because of its lowland marsh system and Civil War history) have interesting stories to tell so be sure and inquire. Hammocks Beach State Park is open 8am until 6pm daily, September through May, and 8am until 7pm daily, June through August. The park ferry operates daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, except during inclement weather. For more information call 910-326-4881 or visit http://ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/habe/ main.php.
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indian beach & salter path The small coastal town of Indian Beach lies in the middle of Bogue Banks. Interestingly enough, Indian Beach surrounds the village of Salter Path on both the east and west, leading a local historian to note that the Crystal Coast can boast its own “twin cities.” The town comes together as a cozy waterfront community that attracts an annual swell of vacationers searching for their own little corner of this peaceful paradise. Play on the beach, kayak, jet ski, watch shrimp boats bring in their catch or embrace your inner child with a day of mini-golf, gokarts and bumper boats. Visitors find a variety of accommodations, including condominiums, resorts, beach homes and more. 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: indianbeach. org. Nestled between both arms of Indian Beach, the village of Salter Path emerged in the late 1800s when 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. Take
advantage of the locals’ knowledge of island history and enjoy the area’s seafood markets and restaurants, or stop in to see local woodcrafters and artists working at area shops.
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Marine Biologist Capt. Ron White is your personal sailing guide to the Crystal Coast. Featured in the August ‘03 edition of Southern Living Magazine
tee time 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 focused 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 a site 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. In fact, during the winter months golfers are delighted not only by the good playing weather, but also by seasonal pricing specials and having the greens more to themselves for play at a truly relaxing pace. (Local area code is 252 unless otherwise noted.) (cont. on page 66)
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And during the prime time summer months, area courses ensure that the play remains at a leisurely pace, perfect for firsttime golfers or those who have had the game of golf in their blood for years. 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. Featured here are some of the best local courses when it comes to the Crystal Coast’s “golf coast.” Accessed from Hwy. 70 just west of Morehead City, Brandywine Bay Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed among wooded areas, ponds and streams in the residential resort, Brandywine Bay. Visitors enjoy a putting green, pro shop, snack bar and lessons by appointment. Call 247-2541 or visit brandywinegolf.com (Map#52). As the only golf course on Bogue Banks, the Country Club of the Crystal Coast is a treasure for golfers hoping for a picturesque setting of rolling sand dunes, tall pines, majestic oaks and a view of Bogue Sound. A true shot maker’s delight, the 18-hold championship course features challenging fairways, bunkers and water features. Plus, there’s a clubhouse with a lounge and pro shop, as well as tennis opportunities and more. For group outings, membership information and times, call 252-726-1034 or visit cccrystalcoast.com (Map # 22). North River Club, Beaufort’s only golf community offers the Crystal Coast’s newest golf course. Located just five miles from the historic Beaufort waterfront, the course is open to the public with resident and non-resident memberships available. This champion-
ship golf course offers PGA professionals on staff, a large driving range and putting green. Ask about information on their corporate outings. Call today for tee times, 728-5525, northrivergolfclub.com (Map#66). Silver Creek Golf Resort, located on Hwy 58, 3.5 miles north of the Emerald Isle Bridge, is an 18-hole championship course with newly renovated “Tifeagle” greens and Bermuda fairways. This beautiful par-72 layout golf course was designed by Gene Hamm and offers four sets of tees. Men can be challenged by our 7,005 yards of course while ladies can enjoy 4,962 yards worth. During your round, you will discover elevated greens, water hazards and bunkers. Prior to your game, warm up on the driving range or work on your stroke at the putting greens. Call 3938058 to book your tee time. Also enjoy Crystal Palms Par Three and Hawaiian Thunder Mini Golf, two fun places to introduce friends and family to the game of golf. Open year-round and lighted during the season. Call 393-1020 (Map#25). Celebrating more than 30 years of golf traditions and 27 championship holes, Star Hill Golf Club is the Crystal Coast’s premier golf club. Our three nine-hole courses, the Lakes, Pines and Sands, feature bent grass greens that will excite the average golfer and challenge the expert. We are nestled in the heart of Cape Carteret near Emerald Isle and minutes away from Swansboro. The Champions Room is the ideal place to relax after your round and settle your score. Our facility is the perfect setting for your next company golf outing, corporate meeting or family celebration. Amenities: Total short game area, Cayman driving range, PGA professional instruction, rental clubs, golf shop, swimming pool and private airstrip open to the public. Memberships available. *Soft spikes required. General Manager and Director of Golf: Mick Brown. Superintendent: Damon Libby. Course Architect: R.T. Birney. Call 393-8111 (Map#117).
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local flavor: guide to dining out The following restaurants are listed alphabetically by towns. 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/Pine Knoll Shores: Channel Marker, 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. Catering a v a i l a b l e,
ample boat dockage. MC/V/D/AE. No checks, no reservations, all ABC. Banquet, business function facilities, 247-2344 (Map#37). Clamdigger Restaurant & Inn, Salter Path Road, features local fresh seafood, homemade dinners of the South, dieters’ fare & daily breakfast, lunch & dinner specials; oceanfront Cutty Sark Lounge has daily drink specials & DJ on weekends, 247-4155, clamdiggerinn. com (Map#57). Island Grille, 401 Money Island Drive, Atlantic Beach, 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, 240-0000 (Map#135). Beaufort: Beaufort Grocery Co., just off the waterfront at 117 Queen St., creative menu of local seafood, beef, lamb & veal, freshly baked breads & desserts, original soups & salads, Sun. brunch; ABC, catering, open for lunch & dinner, open 7 days a week, Memorial Day to Labor Day, MC/V/Amex, dinner reservations recommended, available for private catered dining, 728-3899 (Map#75). Blue Moon Bistro, 119 Queen St., fine dining in a casual setting in historic Beaufort, daily specials, comprehensive wine list, all ABC permits, dinner only, reservations recommended, 728-5800, bluemoonbistro.biz, (Map#75).
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Front Street Grill at Stillwater, 300 Front St., located in the renovated topsail marine boathouse , on the beautiful Beaufort waterfront. Creative coastal cuisine with spectacular views of Carrot Island, Beaufort Inlet and panoramic sunsets. All ABC permits, serves lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch. Indoor/outdoor dining, reservations highly recommended for dinner, walk-in guests always welcome. The outside waterfront bar serves light food and drinks all day in season. Boat dockage available, 728-4956, frontstreetgrillatstillwater.com (Map#1). Sharpies Grill and Bar, 521 Front St., participates in the Carteret Catch program
and brings its diners an array of fresh local seafood dishes along with steak, chicken and pasta specialties. Expect fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere with impeccable service from this familyrun business that always keeps your budget in mind. All ABC permits. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome, 8380101, sharpiesgrill.com (Map#16). Emerald Isle: Bushwackers at Bogue Inlet Pier on the ocean, serves island drinks, steaks & fresh broiled/steamed/ grilled seafood under a lush tropical canopy. Open at 5pm daily, MC/V, kids’ menu, all ABC, 354-6300 (Map#11). (cont. on page 70)
Clamdigger Restaurant
All Oceanfront Rooms with Private Balconies
Oceanfront Banquet Facilities
· Daily Specials · Daily Breakfast & Lunch Specials $4.95
CLAMDIGGER INN
Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
Oysters $11.95 2 - 8oz. Ribeyes $21.95 Seafood Combo $11.95 Shrimp $11.95 Filet of Flounder $11.95 Chicken Parmesan $13.95 Trout & Shrimp $11.95 Sun · Steak & Shrimp $18.95 Trout & Shrimp $11.95
Open 6:30 am - 9 pm Complete Menu for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
511 Salter Path Road • Pine Knoll Shores 252-247-4155 For Hotel Reservations 1-800-338-1533
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breakfast buffet you won’t want to miss, great
Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar, 8002
prices for seniors & kids too, Mon.-Fri. 11am-
Emerald Dr., dinner Tues.-Sat. with exceptional
10pm, Sat. & Sun. 7:30am-10pm, 726-1609
American cuisine. 12+ wines available by the
(Map#83).
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Panera Bread, 5176 Hwy 70, features hand crafted bread pulled straight from the
ference, 354-6200 (Map#24). Portofino, Bell Cove Village, Coast Guard
oven each morning, baked egg soufflés, in-
Road. New lower priced dinner menu. Dinner
ventive sandwiches on fresh artisan bread,
served 4:30-until. Closed Mon. and Tues. 354-
fresh roasted coffee, bagels & free Wi-Fi, all in
8111 (Map#30). RuckerJohns Restaurant, Emerald Plantation Shopping Center, 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, 354-2413 (Map#31). Morehead City: Golden Corral, 4060 Arendell St., features Great Steak Buffet nightly, irresistible bakery items prepared & served by a friendly, helpful staff; healthy & reduced-fat items; weekend
ALWAYS hot. ALWAYS fresh.
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a softly lit place, 7 days/week, 7am-9pm, 2224990 or visit panerabread.com.
Windansea Restaurant, 708 Evans St., fine dining on the Morehead City waterfront
Pizza Inn, 4121 Arendell St., always hot,
specializing in fresh local seafood, wood-oven
always fresh pizza, pizzerts, pasta, stromboli,
pizzas. ABC, full service catering, open for din-
salads, sandwiches & more, 41-item lunch
ner Wed.-Sun. Reservations recommended,
& dinner buffet 7 days a week, 726-0101
walk-ins welcome, 247-3000 (Map#29).
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Shoppe, 1002 Arendell St., more than 20 varieties of cheesecake, pastries, cookies & cakes, coffee & tea, eat in or take out, open Wed.- Sat. 10am-5pm, 726-2339 (Map#48). Shepard’s Point, 913 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City, uptown steakhouse with plethora of seafood, bar specializing in martini cocktails, exposed wine cellar, open kitchen, all desserts made in-house by Shepard’s Point’s own pastry chef (even the ice cream!), open for dinner at 5:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday, now open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday Brunch begins at 11am, 727-0815 (Map#79).
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Dinner also served in the Atrium Lounge or on the Deck overlooking Bogue Sound
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nc ferry schedule Call 1-800-BY-FERRY or visit ncferry.org for updated information. See ncferry.org for additional ferry schedules for the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry and Southport-Fort Fisher ferry.
CEDAR ISLAND-OCRACOKE TOLL FERRY 2 ¼ Hours - 50 Cars Reservations Recommended Call 1-800-293-3779 Depart Depart Cedar Island Ocracoke 7:30 AM 7:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Fares (One Way) Pedestrian Bicycle Rider Motorcycles Vehicle and/or combination less than 20’ Vehicle and/or combination 20’ up to 40’ Vehicle and/or combination over 40’ up to 65’
SWAN QUARTER-OCRACOKE TOLL FERRY For reservations call 1-800-293-3779 2 ½ Hours - 50 cars Depart Depart Swan Quarter Ocracoke 10:00 AM 7:00 AM 5:00 PM 1:00 PM
CHERRY BRANCH-MINNESOTT FERRY $1 $3 $10 $15 $30 $45
Name of driver & type of vehicle are required when making reservations. Can call up to one year in advance.
OCRACOKE-HATTERAS INLET Free Ferry - 40 minutes - 30 cars Depart Depart Hatteras Ocracoke Through – May 11, 2010 Sept. 29-Dec. 31, 2010 Departs Hatteras and Ocracoke every hour between 5:00 AM and Midnight. May 12 – Sept. 28, 2010 5:00 AM – Midnight 5:00 AM – Midnight on hr. on hr. 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM on ½ hr. on ½ hr.
PAMLICO RIVER FERRY Free Ferry - 30 minutes - 18 cars Year-Round Depart Bayview Depart Aurora 5:30 AM 6:15 AM 7:00 AM 7:45 AM 8:30 AM ----------------------11:15AM 12:15 PM 12:50 PM 1:30 PM 2:15 PM 3:15 PM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM 6:15 PM 7:00 PM 7:45 PM
Free Ferry - 20 minutes Year-Round Depart Cherry Branch 5:25 AM 5:45 AM 6:15 AM 6:45 AM 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 8:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM 10:15 AM 10:45 AM 11:15 AM 11:45 AM 12:15 PM 1:15 PM 1:45 PM 2:15 PM 2:45 PM 3:15 PM 3:45 PM 4:15 PM 4:45 PM ---------5:45 PM ---------6:45 PM ---------7:45 PM ---------8:45 PM ---------9:45 PM ---------11:30 PM ---------12:45 AM
- 30 cars Depart Bayview ---------5:45 AM 6:15 AM 6:45 AM 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 8:15 AM 8:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:45 AM 10:15 AM 10:45 AM 11:15 AM 11:45 AM 12:15 PM 1:15 PM 1:45 PM 2:15 PM 2:45 PM 3:15 PM 3:45 PM 4:15 PM 4:45 PM 5:15 PM ---------6:15 PM ---------7:15 PM ---------8:15 PM ---------9:15 PM ---------10:30 PM ---------12:15 AM ----------
Dates and times are subject to change. CALL 1-800-BY FERRY or visit www.ncferry.org to verify departure times prior to travel. Reservations must be claimed 30 minutes prior to departure. For departures from Ocracoke, call 800856-0343. More information may be obtained from Director, Ferry Division, 8550 Shipyard Rd., Manns Harbor, NC 27953, or by calling 1-800-BY-FERRY. Please call the Ferry Division to verify times.
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VOTED BEST SAIL/CRUISE 2009 IN THE READERS CHOICE AWARDS!
Sailing Catamaran
AM Dolphin Watch
SUNSET CRUISE
A daily morning sail up the Newport River to a place where the dolphin come to play year after year. These dolphin are familiar friends to Lookout Cruises. Recognized by their individual dorsal fins, we’ve even named a few! The cruise departs daily from the Beaufort waterfront at 9:20am and returns at 11:15am.
Our trip departs each evening for a 7-8:30pm cruise that promises a view to take your breath away. The red and yellow North Carolina sunsets are some of the most beautiful in the world, and they’re yours to enjoy as we sail from the Beaufort waterfront into the gentle breezes of early evening.
CAPE LOOKOUT CRUISE The beauty of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and its pristine surroundings is unparalleled. You’ll really appeciate the stability and comfort of this 45-foot catamaran as we briskly make the six mile ocean voyage to one of the premiere anchorages in America. Our 6-hour cruise departs at noon for the 1 1/2 hr. sail to Cape Lookout where you’ll enjoy two hours of unbelievable swimming, snorkeling and some of the best shelling on the east coast. Upon arrival at Cape Lookout, we beach the boat and serve up a delicious catered lunch from the Beaufort Grocery Co . A bathing suit and beach towel are all you need when you come with us to Cape Lookout. On board, stairs offer easy access on and off the boat. Large, clean restrooms and a freshwater shower are also provided for the return trip. We also visit the lighthouse where you can take spectacular photos & hear a brief history of the 160’ tower.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR CRUISES, CALL 252.504.SAIL.
good buys shopping guide Art, Crafts & More: Carolina Artist Studio Gallery, 800 Evans St., corner of 8th, Morehead City. Largest gallery on the Crystal Coast featuring fine art, pottery & stained glass by local & regional artists. We offer a variety of classes. Hours 10am -5pm Tues.-Sat., 726-7550 (Map#27). Handscapes Gallery, Beaufort waterfront, chosen by NICHE magazine as one of the Top 100 Retailers of American Crafts; jewelry, pottery, glass, metal & so much more; over 160 artists represented, 728-6805, handscapesgallery.com, alison@handscapesgallery.com, (Map#88). Sea Gypsy Gallery, 8201 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. Whimsical art & contemporary art gallery, 626-4176 (Map # 18). Tierra Fina, 119 Turner St., Beaufort, handpainted pottery from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Morocco & Tunisia. Visit LUNA – A unique boutique of funwear, open 7 days a week, tierrafinanc.com, 504-2789 (Map#60).
Beachwear: Fran’s Beachwear, 8305 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle. The Crystal Coast’s #1 choice for swimwear. Swimwear for every body type, size & special need. More than 50 lines to choose from including designer lines Gottex, Sunflair, Ralph Lauren, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Perry Ellis & Tara Grinna. Girls’ swimwear sizes 2T thru girls 16. Elegantly casual clothes for beach days or evenings on the town, featuring Tribal, Nick & Zoe, Liz & Jane, Cotton Connection and many more. We have a wide variety of casual, comfortable & elegant
shoes, bags, jewelry & accessories, 354-3151 (Map#97). Pacific Superstore, 2 locations: 200 Loon Drive, Emerald Isle; 400 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach; the family beachwear store with everyday low prices, beach towels, Tshirts, shoes, skim & body boards and more. Discover the Emerald Forest 18-hole adventure-style mini golf course across from Emerald Plantation, 254-9617 (EI), 247-6628 (AB), 354-5034 (mini golf) (Map # 5). Sandi’s Beachwear, West Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, emphasizes women’s specialty swimwear, sizes 4-24, juniors, long torso, special cup sizes AA-EE, separates, the right suit for every size & taste; maternity, mastectomy, casual & cruise wear & accessories, 726-4812 (Map#85).
Books & Gifts: Beach Book Mart, Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, features the largest selection of books on the beach including bestsellers, local books, children’s, cookbooks, crafts, magazines & many more, 240-5655 (Map#98). Book Shop, 4915 Arendell St. beside Kmart, Morehead City. Broad selection of new & used books in all categories; new books discounted including special orders. Used books include paperbacks, hard covers with extensive selection of old & rare books and a large children’s area with table & chairs. We accept trades & buy estate books. Come in & browse, 240-1163 (Map#94). Dee Gee’s Gifts & Books, Morehead City waterfront, fine selection of greeting cards, paperback & hardback books, Byer’s Choice carolers, jewelry, toys, nautical charts, original paintings & prints, china, gifts, open every day, free gift wrap, we ship anywhere, 800-DEEGEES (333-4337), 726-3314 (Map#62). ICW Gift and Monogram Co, 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City, featuring custom T-shirts, embroidery, team sports apparel and specialty gifts alongside beach and boat bags, totes, soft-sided coolers and more. Visit the new store at Pelletier Harbor Shops, 252-8083008, (Map#9). Rocking Chair Book Store, 400 Front St., Beaufort (Somerset Square), featuring best(cont. on page 78)
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sellers, children’s books, local/regional books, new & used, 728-2671 (Map # 40)
Clothing & Accessories: Harbor Specialties, 127 Middle Lane, Beaufort, 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. We do custom embroidery & logos inhouse. Bring in yours, 838-0059 or 877-3694999, harborspecialties.com (Map#128). Islamorada, Veranda Square, Emerald Isle, fashions & home accessories for ladies of all ages; a unique & different concept in shopping; fun & whimsical, a place unlike any other; your East Coast headquarters for Vineyard Vines, Free People, Michael by Michael Kors, Vera Bradley, Brighton, Fresh Produce, Michael Stars, Lacoste & much more; you’ll love the selection of clothing, linens, shoes, fun accessories & “feel good” lotions & lingerie & jewelry; shop 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat., closed Sun., 3545176. Visit the new second location in Morehead Plaza at 2900 Arendell St. in Morehead City, 247-3909 (Map#35). Island Essentials, Linen & Leisure Supply Company, 208 Bogue Inlet Drive, Emerald Isle. High quality baby & beach gear rental equipment with free delivery & pick-up to your vacation home. Also bed & bath linen service. Year-round, reserve ahead to ensure availability, 888-398-8887, 252-354-8887, info@island-essentials.com (Map#26). Island Traders, 421 Front St., Beaufort, features great names & great prices, come in & browse the bargains at this terrific name brand & catalog clothing outlet. Visit the 2nd location in Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, 5043000, beaufortislandtraders. com (Map#114). Polkadotz, Pelletier Harbor Shops, 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City, featuring jewelry, clothing, incredible items from the Brighton collection, shoes, gifts & more. Come by & browse this fashionable store, 808-2000 (Map#9).
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Second to None, 4370 Arendell St., Pelletier Harbor Shops, Morehead City, original paintings, fine consignments, women’s brand name clothing & accessories, sizes 0 to 2x including casual to formal shoes & jewelry. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, 240-2002 (Map#9). Tassels, Pelletier Harbor Shops, 4426 Arendell St., Morehead City, great place to shop for shoes, handbags, jewelry & gift items; a shoe store plus a whole lot more; we now carry a wonderful selection of invitations & personalized note cards for all occasions, 247-7463 (Map#9). Top Deck, largest mens’ & ladies’ clothing store in Beaufort, brand names such as Fresh Produce, On White, Royal Robbins, Sperry shoes, Rainbow sandals, Crocs, Hook & Tackle, Vineyard Vines, Tori Richards and more; fill all your casual clothing needs from head to toe. MC/V, 728-6670 (Map#114).
Gourmet Items & Edibles: Ginny Gordon’s, 1011 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City. Specializing in cookware, aprons, gadgets, knives, cookbooks & everything else for the cook, 726-6661 (Map#58).
Gifts & Specialty: A Little Antique Shop, 121 Turner St., Beaufort. Step back in time with historic Beaufort’s newest antique shop. Browse antiques, vintage items, collectibles, oddities and curiosities. Appraisal services also available, alittleantiqueshop. com, 252-728-7325 (Map#15). Beachcombers Accessories & Gifts, 407-B Causeway Shopping Center, Atlantic Beach, offers a wonderful selection of gifts & home accessories, all with the beach lover in mind. Stop by to browse and buy in this great new store. Hours Tues. -Sat. 10am-5pm, 222-0400 (Map#82). Beach Outfitters Home Emporium, 1500 Salter Path Road, Salter Path. A must visit destination store, complete with Topsiders, apparel, fishing tackle/bait, home décor, beach gear and boating supplies. Everything for the beach and more (Map #7). Bird Stuff Etc., Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, everything for the bird enthusiast: bird (cont. on page 80)
Summer 2010 Over 5,000 Swimsuits in stock!
We specialize in the‘hard to fit’
We carry beachwear/cruisewear, hats, beach bags, sunglasses and sandals.
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feeders, pre-mixed or mix-your-own seeds, houses, supplies & more. Tilley clothes for men & women, Sloggers, Gnomes, Waterfalls, New Chairs. All in one convenient location with Kites Unlimited, 247-7011 (Map#50). Bits ‘n Pieces & Island Clothing, Westgate Plaza, Emerald Isle, unique gifts, art & beautiful home decor; casual & resort wear for both men & ladies, better brand names; experience the ultimate in affordable beach shopping; new merchandise arriving daily. Three Shops ... One Location, 354-4664 (Map#3). Flip Flops, 3305 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, (Emerald Isle Mini Mart, Inc.), features flip flops galore, plus gifts of whimsy, clothing & accessories. Stop by to browse great beach gifts & must-haves while picking up your staples such as groceries, gas, bait & tackle, 354-3446 (Map#91). Periwinkles, 510 Front St., Suite 2, Beaufort, “a really great gift shop,” features gifts, cards, invitations, stationery & more, 504-2002 (Map#14).
children, jewelry, watch & clock repairs, engraving on premises, 728-4967 (Map#59).
Medical: James M. Wells, DDS, PA, 208 Professional Circle, Morehead City, dental care working to create beautiful smiles. One appointment crowns, complete family and cosmetic dental care, Zoom 2 whitening, new patients welcome, 247-3010 (Map#71).
Outdoors, Etc.: EJW Outdoors, 4667 Arendell St., Morehead City, offers a tremendous selection of recreational gear from all types of sports, plus biking, hunting, paintball & more, but fishing is a prime feature of EJW’s inventory. Find the best in rod & reels, tackle, bait & much more, 2474725 (Map#93). Kites Unlimited, at Atlantic Station, Atlantic Beach, offers quality kites & windsocks, stunt kites, unique games & puzzles, kite accessories, flags & banners; go flying with us 9am Sun., Ft. Macon State Park, 247-7011 (Map#50).
Jewelry: Concepts® Jewelry Factory Store, Beautiful Fine Jewelry at Factory Outlet Prices, this is where Concepts Earrings for Sensitive Ears are made! Diamonds, gold, nautical jewelry, silver & more! Visit the factory store in Morehead City, 1000 Arendell St. See ad for a FREE pair of Concepts earrings. All major credit cards accepted, 247-5244, 800-926-3277, conceptsjewelry.com (Map#126). D.P. Jewelry Designs, 4667-C Arendell St., Morehead City, specializes in unique gold & sterling jewelry at reasonable prices, large selection of handcrafted bracelets, earrings, necklaces & rings; custom designs made on the premises, meteorite jewelry & fossils, original metal sculptures by local artists, dpjewelry. com, 727-0550 (Map#102). J.R. Dunn Fine Jewelers, Emerald Plantation in Emerald Isle (354-5074) or Cypress Bay Plaza in Morehead City (726-8700), offers unique & fine quality jewelry including unique pieces such as the Emerald Isle Destination Bracelet™. Take home this or another memorable piece of paradise or find the perfect gift here (Map#6). Stamper’s Jewelers, 435 Front St. in Beaufort (across from the flagpole on the boardwalk) in business since 1955, large selection of diamond, genuine stone, 14K & 10K gold & sterling silver jewelry, watches by Bulova, Seiko & Caravelle, large selection of gifts for men, women &
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Seafood: Atlantic Beach Seafood Market, 211-A Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach, 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, Sonya Willis-owner; tackle outlet, 247-2430, (Map#8). Cap’n Willis Seafood Market, 7803 Emerald Dr., look for the bright red roof! Fresh local seafood daily from Cap’n Willis boats: peeled & deveined shrimp, tuna, local oysters, grouper, scallops, clams, crabs, crabmeat, homemade crab cakes & more. We pack coolers for travel! Open 7 days a week, 9am – 7pm, 354-2500 (Map#41).
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Behind the Scenes – Aquarium Close Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Visit labs and holding areas, help with food preparation and feed the animals in this behind-the-scenes tour that includes a look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores from above. Ages 8 and up, advance registration is required. Cost is $12. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.
invertebrate touch tank at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Advance registration required, ages 5 and up. Cost is $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com. Fishing Fanatics. 10am-1pm. Learn how to catch the big ones from the surf with hands-on instruction. Equipment, bait and licensing requirements are covered by the $20 fee. Age 10 and up. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.
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Saturdays
Behind the Scenes – Aquarium at a Glance. 4-4:45pm. Visit food preparation areas, animal holding areas and labs and get a look at the Living Shipwreck exhibit from above. Advance registration required. Ages 5 and up. Cost is $5. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.
Breakfast with the Rays. 8-9:30am. Enjoy a continental breakfast and help feed the animals before the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores opens for the day. Advance registration is required, ages 5 and up. Cost is $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com. Kayak/Canoe the Roosevelt Natural Area. 1-3pm. Beginning April 3, the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores will help guests explore the quiet backwaters. Kayaks are provided. Ages 12 and up, $20. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.
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Western Carteret Public Library’s 13th Homes Tour and Art Show. 10amWed. 14 4pm. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on the Collection Cruise. 9am-12:30pm. Enjoy day of the show. Tickets and tour maps are a trawling adventure with the NC Maritime available at the Western Carteret Library, 230 Museum, Beaufort, aboard a Duke University Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret; the Highresearch vessel. Cost is $25. Details: 252-728way 58 Visitor’s Center; Emerald Isle Books; 7317 or ncmaritimemuseum.org. Through the Looking Glass, Swansboro; Swan Feathers/Sweet Dreams, Cedar Point; the Thur. 15 Carteret Country Public Library, Beaufort; GinCoastal Whales in North Carolina. ny Gordon’s Gifts and Gadgets in Morehead 11am. Join Keith Rittmaster, natural science City; or by calling 252-393-6500 or 252-354curator at the NC Maritime Museum, Beau2916. fort, as he offers a lecture and slide program Sportfishing Clinic. 1:30-3:30pm. Exon North Carolina’s whales. Free. Details: 252pert fisherman Greg Voliva leads this instruc728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseum.org. tional workshop on “Striper Fishing on the NC Seafood Festival Poster. 5:30pm. Neuse and Roanoke Rivers.” The program is The 2010 NC Seafood Festival poster will be sponsored by the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll unveiled during a reception at the NC AquariShores and will be held in Soundside Hall. um at Pine Knoll Shores along with the annual Free with aquarium admission. Details: 252Traveling Photo Exhibit. 247-4003 or ncaquariums. Angelo M. 7:30pm. com. The Seaside Arts Council is Down East Folk Arts APRIL sponsoring a performance Society Concert Series. of Angelo M in the com8 pm. Angelo M. (short for munity room of SwansS M T W T F S Melasecca) will perform at boro Town Hall. Tickets are 8pm on Saturday, April 17, 1 2 3 $10 and available from the at Clawson’s Restaurant, 5 6 7 8 9 10 Swansboro Area Chamber Beaufort. Tickets are $15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 of Commerce and town for nonmembers, $12 for 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 hall. Details: 910-326-4428. members and $8 for stu25 26 27 28 29 30 dents and are available by 16-18 calling 252-633-6444 or visOriental In-Water iting downeastfolkarts.org. Boat Show. The second Family Day – Mad SciMAY Oriental show will be held ence! 2-4pm. Explore the at Pecan Grove Marine and Science by the Sea exhibit S M T W T F S feature new and used waand try some hands-on ex1 tercraft, informative semiperiments of your own at 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 nars and food. Details: Sam this NC Maritime Museum 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Myers, 252-249-0228. program. Free. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Adult Learn to Sail. Fri. 16 9am-1pm. Learn to sail with 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Traditional Boat Hanthe NC Maritime Museum, 30 31 dling. 9am-1pm. Join the Beaufort, aboard stable 17NC Maritime Museum to 19 foot vessels. Cost is $60 learn the basic handling traits of a traditional for members and $85 for nonmembers. Desmall craft. Cost is $60 for members, $85 for tails: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseum. nonmembers. Details: 252-728-7317. org.
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Party for the Planet. Join the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores for a weeklong Earth Day Celebration. Special events are planned each daily. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com. (cont. on page 86)
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get in the groove Beaufort’s Largest Free Music Festival Returns The combination of live music, open air and a view of Taylors Creek have brought visitors to the historic Beaufort waterfront for more than 20 years in celebration the area’s largest musical event, the Beaufort Music Festival. With a lineup of more than 10 regional bands, a locals’ stage and a children’s music area, the Beaufort Music Festival returns May 7-8 with headliners The Rosebuds and Steep Canyon Rangers. Coming off one of its most successful years ever with 2009 headliner Richie Havens, organizers hope to see music lovers come back for more as the two main stages, located in the parking lot across from Clawson’s, come to life at 6pm Friday, May 7, with the Americana/ folk rock band L-Shaped Lot. Music continues at 7pm with the only local band to grace this year’s main stage, Unknown Tongues, bringing out their foot-stomping Zydeco groove, complete with accordion, pedal steel guitar and of course, the washboard. The Steep Canyon Rangers, who are set to play the famous Bonnaroo festival alongside the banjo stylings of comedian Steve Martin, are Friday night’s headliner. Continuing an acoustic groove threaded through much of this year’s festival, the Steep Canyon Rangers are an Asheville-based bluegrass band that was named Emerging Artist of the Year in 2006 by the International Bluegrass Music Association and nominated in 2008 for two more awards, including Album of the Year. The lineup on Saturday brings surf music to the stage from the Noseriders, swing from the Atomic Rhythm All Stars and reggae from Crucial Fiya, however, acoustic music lovers will not be disappointed by
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acts like Mandolin Orange, Christobel and the Jons (folk/swing) and Holy Ghost Tent Revival (folk/rock). Music runs on the main stages from 12:30-10pm, with Raleigh-based headliners The Rosebuds starting at 8:30pm with a blend of indie pop and rock. While details are not complete, the Beaufort Music Festival has a full day slated at the Beaufort Historic Site (130 Turner St.), complete with a children’s area from 10am to 1pm and the Locals in the Limelight Stage from 1-7pm. For more information on this year’s event or updates on the locals’ stage, visit beaufortmusicfestival.com.
Steep Canyon Rangers
friday, may 7 6pm 6:05pm 7pm 8pm
Opening Ceremony L Shape Lot Unknown Tongues Steep Canyon Rangers
saturday, may 8 12:15pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 3:30pm 4:45pm 6pm 7:15pm 8:30pm
American Aquarium Mandolin Orange Atomic Rhythm All Stars Noseriders Christobel & the Jons Crucial Fiya Holy Ghost Tent Revival The Rosebuds
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Tune In for More Can’t make the Beaufort Music Festival? No need to worry because there are plenty of other performances slated this spring along the Crystal Coast.
april thur. 15 Angelo M. 7:30pm. The Seaside Arts Council is sponsoring a performance of Angelo M in the community room of Swansboro Town Hall. Tickets are $10 and available from the Swansboro Area Chamber of Commerce and town hall. Details: 910-326-4428.
sat. 17 Down East Folk Arts Society Concert Series. 8pm. Angelo M. (short for Melasecca) will perform at 8pm on Saturday, April 17, at Clawson’s Restaurant, Beau-
fort. Tickets are $15 for nonmembers, $12 for members and $8 for students and are available by calling 252-6336444 or visiting downeastfolkarts.org.
may sat. 1 American Music Festival Concert. 8pm. Barbara McKenzie, pianist, will celebrate the solo works of Chopin during this concert at The History Place. Tickets are $25 and $15 for students and active duty military. Details: 728-6152.
april 16 april 23
Free Poor (rock) DJ Jordan
april 24
Bailout Boogie
april 30
Dyversity
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Swagger
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Wrong Way (Sublime tribute)
may 8
Barefoot Wade
may 14
10 Below
may 15
Selah Dubb (reggae)
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may 21
Free Poor (rock)
Beach Jive After Five. 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.
may 22
Evolution (80s)
may 28
Tuesday’s Gone (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute)
may 29
Allister Fiend (Motley Crüe tribute)
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Wed. 21 Beach Hike. 10am. Meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park for a leisurely hike to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the area. Free. Details: 252-726-3775. Turtle Talk. 2pm. Meet with rangers in the visitor’s center auditorium at Fort Macon State Park to learn about the Loggerhead sea turtle. Details: 252-726-3775.
Sat. 24 Portsmouth Island Homecoming. This daylong event brings relatives and friends of the former thriving Portsmouth Village back to the site for history demonstrations, music, church and a good old-fashioned dinner on the grounds. Events begin at 9am and continue through the afternoon. Details: Richard Meissner, 252-728-2250. Lookout Spring Road Race. 8am. Sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club, this annual family-friendly event begins and ends at the Sports Center in Morehead City and includes 1-mile, 5K and 10K runs with awards in a variety of categories. Registration begins at 7am. Details: 252-726-7070. Build a Boat in a Day. Each adult and child team uses the stitch-and-glue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat through this NC Maritime Museum program. By the end of the class each boat will be completed to a watertight condition and clear-coated with epoxy. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 persons, at least one of whom must be an adult. The minimum age is 8. Cost is $275 for members and $300 for nonmembers. Details: 252-728-7317. Maritime Model Society. 2pm. The Carolina Maritime Model Society meets at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. The meeting is open to the public. Boating Safety Course. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 20-10 is offering a oneday boating safety course that meets the new state law requiring boaters under the age of 26 to have passed a safety program. Classes are held at Coast Guard Station Emerald Isle. The cost is $25 for the first student; $15 for a second student sharing the same course book. Details: 252-393-2436 or bpohlman@ pol.net. Swansboro Historical Association Homes Tour. 10am-4pm. The group launches its first homes tour featuring six houses in the Swansboro Historic District. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the
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sale, and are available at the chamber office, Through the Looking Glass, The Mercantile, Swan Feathers or by calling 910-391-9999 or 910-326-3087. A reception will follow featuring displays, a film and refreshments.
30-May 1 Reelin’ For Research. Charity fishing tournament in Morehead City for UNC Children’s Hospital Research Division. Entry fee is $1000 with 100 percent donated to the hospital for cancer research. Captain’s meeting is at 7pm and welcome cocktail party at 8pm on Friday at Chef’s 105. Lines in the water at 8am Saturday, all fish must be weighed in by 6pm at the Morehead City Waterfront. Awards ceremony set for 7:30pm, Chef’s 105. Winners receive trophies and a gift pack. Not a cash tournament. Winner determined by aggregate weight of three largest meat fish (dolphin, wahoo, tuna, mako). Details: reelinforresearch. org or info@reelinforresearch.org.
May Sat. 1 Coastal Women’s Fair. 10am-4pm. The annual event at the Crystal Coast Civic Center features vendors, a fashion show, silent auction and entertainment. This year’s focus is women-owned businesses. Cost is $1. Contact: Carol Lovelace, 252-342-3407. American Music Festival Concert. 8pm. Barbara McKenzie, pianist, will celebrate the solo works of Chopin during this concert at The History Place. Tickets are $25 and $15 for students and active duty military. Details: 728-6152.
Tue. 4 “Merry” Time for Tots – Fish and Fishing. 9-10am. Preschoolers age 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to learn more about
area fish and fishing during this monthly series. The program is free. Reservations are required. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseum.org. Bird Hike. 9am. Guests will gather in the visitor’s center lobby at Fort Macon State Park for a guided hike to observe coastal birds. Free. Details: 252-726-3775.
program at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, Harkers Island. The group will depart from the museum at 8:15am and spend the day observing birds at the Crow Hill Hunting Club, Straits. Reservations required. Details: 252-728-1500.
Wed. 5 Butterfly Hike. 9am. Guests will gather in the visitor’s center lobby at Fort Macon State Park for a leisurely hike to observe area butterflies. Free. Details: 252-726-3775. Seashore Discovery Hike. 10am. Guests will join rangers at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park for a look at the variety of creatures found in the park. Details: 252726-3775.
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11th annual NC Seafood Festival Golf Tournament. Noon-7pm. Event is sponsored by the NC Seafood Festival to raise scholarship funds for area graduates. Held at the Morehead City Country Club. Details: 252726-NCSF or ncseafoodfestival.org. Learn to Kayak. 9am-1pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum for kayaking instruction. The cost is $35 for members; $40 for nonmembers; and $10 for individuals with a kayak. Reservations are required. Details: 252728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseum.org.
Crystal Coast Quilt Show. 9am-5pm. Join the Crystal Coast Quilters Guild for its annual show at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City. Special exhibits this year include E Pluribus Unum II: Cultures in Cloth and Black and White Transformed. The guest speaker will be Andi Reynolds, executive book editor of the American Quilters Society. Details: csquiltshow@gmail.com. Relay For Life. West Carteret High School. This annual fundraising for the American Cancer Society features teams who must keep a member on the track at all times during a 24-hour period. Details: carteretrelay@gmail. com or call 1-800-227-2345.
7-8 Beaufort Music Festival. This annual two-day event brings an eclectic collage of sounds to the waterfront of historic downtown Beaufort. Special children’s area with live acts is included and many area nightspots add to the full slate, carrying the music into the wee hours. To learn more, visit beaufortmusicfestival.com.
Mon. 10 Butterfly Hike. 9am. Guests will gather in the visitor’s center lobby at Fort Macon State Park for a leisurely hike to observe area butterflies. Free. Details: 252-726-3775.
Tue. 11 Sea Turtles in North Carolina. 11am. Science curator at the NC Maritime Museum, Keith Rittmaster will present this slide program and display on these threatened marine reptiles. Free. Details: 252-728-7317. Wildlife Workshop – Neotropical Bird Walk. 8am-Noon. Join Mike Campbell of the Wildlife Resources Commission for this free
14-16 Morehead City Family Boating and In-Water Boat Show. Sponsored by the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association, this event features exhibitors with all types of marine products and services, including boat manufacturing, gear, fishing tackle, outfitters and more. Look for lectures and programs, educational exhibits and fun for the whole family. Details: 252-808-0440.
Fri. 14 Traditional Boat Handling. 9am-1pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum to learn the basic handling traits of a traditional small craft. Cost is $60 for members, $85 for nonmembers. Details: 252-728-7317. 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 (cont. on page 89)
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going places BEAUFORT HISTORIC SITE 130 Turner St., Beaufort, with year-round guided tours available M-Sat. Open 9:30am-4:30pm M-Sat., March-Nov.; 10am-4pm M-Sat., Dec.-Feb. Bus tours of the historic district are available on M, W, F, and Sat., March through Oct. Site includes the Old Burying Ground, Mattie King Davis Art Gallery. Details: 252-728-5225, 800-575-SITE, beauforthistoricsite.org.
CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE 131 Charles St., Harkers Island, three undeveloped barrier islands offer natural attractions, primitive camping, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, nature programs. Details: 252-728-2250, nps. gov/calo.
CORE SOUND WATERFOWL MUSEUM AND HERITAGE CENTER 1785 Island Rd., Harkers Island. Exhibits include decoys and carvings from the area’s best carvers, demonstrations, library and offices, gallery and gift shop, open 10am-5pm M-Sat.; 2-5pm Sun., free admission, groups welcome. Details: 252-728-1500, coresound.com.
CRYSTAL COAST CIVIC CENTER 3505 Arendell St., Hwy 70, Morehead City, features meetings, weddings, receptions and more. Details: 252-247-3883, crystalcoastcivicctr.com.
FORT MACON STATE PARK End of Hwy 58, 2 miles east of Atlantic Beach. Historic Civil War fort, free admission. Public beach, nature trail, history programs, state park open 8am-sunset; Fort Macon open 9am-5:30pm daily; bookstore and museum, audio programs open 9am-5pm. Details: 252-726-3775, ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/foma/home.
HAMMOCKS BEACH STATE PARK 1572 Hammocks Beach Rd Swansboro. Camping, hiking, ranger programs, seasonal passenger ferry from mainland to Bear Island approximately 15 min. ride, call for departure times. Details: 910326-4881, www.ncparks.gov.
THE HISTORY PLACE 1008 Arendell St., downtown Morehead City (Hwy 70). Exhibits feature local history, research library with extensive Civil War collection. Open
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Tues.-Sat., 10am-4 pm, free admission. Details: 252-247-7533, thehistoryplace.org.
NC AQUARIUM at PINE KNOLL SHORES On Bogue Banks off Hwy 58, 5 miles west of Atlantic Beach. Open year-round, 9am-5pm, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Admission: $8 adults; $7 ages 62 & over; $6 ages 6-17. Children under age 6 and members of the NC Aquariums admitted free. Details: 252-2474003, ncaquariums.com.
NC COASTAL FEDERATION 3609 Hwy 24, Ocean (between Morehead City and Swansboro). Open M-F, 8:30am-5pm, nature library, seashell exhibit, Jones Island Education Center, gift shop and coastal environment info. Public nature trails: Patsy Pond Trail (across from NCCF offices) and Hoophole Creek Trail (Atlantic Beach.) NCCF works to protect and restore the coastal environment through habitat restoration, advocacy, water quality protection and education. Details: 252-393-8185, nccoast.org.
NC ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE On Carrot Island, across from Beaufort waterfront; also known as Rachel Carson Reserve. See wild ponies, water birds, marine plant and animal life. Self-guided nature trail guide available at NC Maritime Museum or reserve office, 101 Pivers Island Rd., Beaufort. Details: 252-838-0883, nccoastalreserve.net.
NC MARITIME MUSEUM 315 Front St., Beaufort. Open M-F, 9am5pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm; free. Exhibits focus on state’s rich maritime heritage. The museum’s Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center across the street is open same hours. Details: 252-728-7317, ncmaritimemuseum.org or maritime@nc.dcr.gov.
OUTER BANKS WILDLIFE SHELTER 100 Wildlife Way, Newport. Care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Tours Tues., Th., Sat., 2pm. Pond with ducks, catfish and permanent wildlife residents. Visitors welcome for self-guided tours, nominal donation. Details: 252-240-1200, owlsonline.org.
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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 Adult Learn to Sail. 9am-1pm. Learn to sail with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, aboard stable 17-19 foot vessels. Cost is $60 for members and $85 for nonmembers. Details: 252-728-7317 or ncmaritimemuseum. org. Emerald Isle Summer Series – 2v2 Beach Volleyball Tournaments. 9am. Open gender series. Players must be 16. Team fee is $55. Prize money to top two teams. Teams must bring their own ball and act as officials when not playing. Refunds issued for inclement weather. Details: 252-354-6350 or bwood@emeraldisle-nc.org.
Sportfishing Clinic. 1:30-3:30pm. Chesson O’Briant shares his experience and advice on kite fishing during this program at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Seminar is free with aquarium admission. Details: 252247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.
22-23 Carteret County Arts and Crafts Coalition Spring Show. This juried sale of arts and crafts will be held at the Beaufort Historic Site. Details: 252-723-0540 or collier1505@ embarqmail.com.
Wed. 19 Crabby Corner. 10am. Learn about the interesting life cycle of the blue crab and methods to catch them with the guides at Fort Macon State Park. Guests will meet at the bathhouse. Free. Details: 726-3775. Wildflower Hike. 2pm. Guests will meet at the bathhouse at Fort Macon State Park for leisurely hike to observe native flowers. Free. Details: 726-3775.
Thur. 20 Beach Jive After Five. 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350. Marine Life Collection Cruise. 9am12:30pm. Trawl aboard a Duke University research vessel with the NC Maritime Museum. $25. Reservations required. Details: 252-7287317.
Sat. 22 Build a Boat in a Day. Each adult and child team uses the stitch-and-glue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat. By the end of the class each boat will be completed to a watertight condition. Teams are limited to a maximum of four persons, at least one of whom must be an adult. The minimum age is 8. Cost is $275 for members and $300 for nonmembers. Details: 252-728-7317. Maritime Model Society. 2pm. The Carolina Maritime Model Society meets at the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. The meeting is open to the public. Details: 252-728-7317.
Tue. 25 Shackleford Banks: Horses, Hiking & History. 8:45am-1:30pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a visit to Shackleford Banks and an informative program on its heritage and wildlife. $25. Reservations required. Details: 252-728-7317.
28-30 Swansboro Rotary Fishing Tournament Series. The Swansboro Rotary strikes a milestone as it offers its 30th annual fishing tournament – however, this year it’s offered with a few changes. Instead of holding a combined king mackerel and bluewater event all in one, they’ve opted to divide the competition for the first time in 2010. The bluewater portion of the tournament will be held in May, while the king mackerel competition is slated for October. Details: 910-326-3474 or swansbororotary.com.
Mon. 31 Maritime Day. 11am-3pm. Celebrate Maritime Day with the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Expect a picnic lunch, activities, tours and boat rides at the Gallants Channel site. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Maritime Museum. Coaster 89
the perfect stay Strictly Rentals Hotels, Motels, Resorts:
ATLANTIC BEACH Oceanana Family Resort, oceanfront motel caters to families with children, 2- and 3-room suites available, pool, playground, free poolside tropical breakfast for guests in the summer, free pier fishing for guests in the spring and fall, no fishing license required, pier has blanket license, 726-4111, oceanana. com (Map#44).
PINE KNOLL SHORES The Clamdigger Inn on Salter Path Road has 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, 247-4155, 800-338-1533, clamdiggerinn. com (Map#57).
HARKERS ISLAND Cape Pointe RV Park is a paradise away from home, complete with a white sandy beach on Back Sound and nearby boat access. Enjoy the sun, sand and surf in the park or take a short boat ride to Shackleford Banks or the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Annual leases also available, 919-795-5968 or email mweaver@thepencos.com (Map#12). LO’R Decks at Calico Jack’s, LLC, family owned & operated motel. Beautiful view of Cape Lookout. Closest marina and lodging to Cape Lookout. Cape Lookout Ferry Service, Inc. DBA Calico Jack’s Ferry provides a passenger ferry service from LO’R Decks Marina at Harkers Island. For prices and departure times call 728-3575 (Map#90).
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ATLANTIC BEACH Atlantic Beach Realty in the Causeway Shopping Center for cottage and condo sales and rentals, atlanticbeachrealty.net, call 800-
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786-7368, 240-7368, for a free brochure go to atlanticbeachrealty.net, (Map#47). Cannon & Gruber Realtors, beach vacation sales or rentals, user-friendly online booking at cannongruber.com, 800-317-2866, 726-6600 (Map#108). Deanna Hull Realty, 607 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Suite 103. Whether looking to buy or sell, you should call us first. We specialize in resort properties. Deanna S. Hull, Broker/ Owner, serving timeshare owners since 1984, 252-240-0273, 800-477-4180, deannahullrealty.com, deanna@deannahullrealty.com, bikes@deannahullrealty.com (Map#136).
EMERALD ISLE Bluewater GMAC Real Estate, 200 Mangrove Drive, offers more than 800 vacation rental homes and condos on Bogue Banks from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle. Stay with Bluewater GMAC for a week, a month, a year or a lifetime: vacation, monthly and annual rentals available, plus full real estate services for buyers and sellers. Voted Coaster Readers’ favorite rental agency. Several offices (island and mainland) to serve you. Vacation
rentals, 252-354-2323, toll-free 888-258-9287. Real Estate, 252-354-2128, toll-free 888-3542128. See website for specials and to browse properties, bluewatergmac.com (Map#39). CENTURY 21 Coastland Realty, 7603 Emerald Drive, has weekly, monthly and annual rentals, 800-822-2121, 354-2131, residential, commercial sales, coastland.com (Map#92). Emerald Isle Realty, 7501 Emerald Drive, 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. We 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. 800-849-3315, emeraldislerealty.com (Map#23). Sun-Surf Realty, 7701 Emerald Drive, come for a week – stay for a lifetime. Over 300 resort rentals on the Crystal Coast. Rentals, 866-829-6849, 354-2658; sales, 877-6983194, 354-2958. View rental and sales properties at SunSurfRealty.com (Map#2).
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