Visitors who want to be close to the Emerald Isle shorelines while reserving plenty of time to explore the cool coastal town of Swansboro will be charmed and nicely accommodated with a stay at the expansive Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro. Offering nearly 100 rooms as well as a central and convenient locale along Highway 24, this impressive hotel has all the comforts of home and then some to ensure that travelers have everything they need, regardless of the reason for their stay.

There’s a nice array of amenities on-site, including a free daily hot breakfast and weekday breakfast bags to go, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool for seasonal warm weather swims. The hotel also features two meeting rooms and a 24/7 business center for working travelers, as well as free parking for vehicles of all sizes. When it’s time to relax, guests can retreat to nicely outfitted rooms that boast desks, custom beds, flat screen TVs with HD channels, and microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffee makers, and there’s plenty of restaurants, shops, and services in the surrounding neighborhood for added convenience. All in all, the suite of extra touches and standard amenities makes the Hampton Inn & Suites Swansboro a comfortable destination for travelers of all tastes.

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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.

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast. 

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.