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Crystal Coast visitors who want to get a jump start on their holiday shopping will adore this event that takes place in one of the region’s favorite beach towns, and which features a world of coastal-themed treasures. The annual Emerald Isle Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair is a great venue for finding gifts and seasonal treasures of all varieties and is a convenient opportunity for shoppers of all ages to explore all the talented artists and craftsmen that call the southern Outer Banks home.

The event is free and open to the public, and no fee is required to attend and to check out everything that the Emerald Isle Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair has to offer, Traditionally, the fair features more than 30 vendors, which makes it easy to find the perfect and unique gift for everyone on your Christmas list. The event is held at the Islander Hotel Ballroom in the heart of Emerald Isle, and visitors throughout the Crystal Coast will have an easy time accessing this central site. With local vendors and goodies, the Emerald Isle Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair is a great way to enjoy a little holiday gift shopping with one-of-a-kind and homegrown coastal flair.

Mac Daddys

Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.

Lookout Cruises

Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.