Enjoy a rest during a coastal North Carolina exploration with a stop at the Hampton Inn New Bern. Located just a few miles away from the historic downtown area, and easy to reach for visitors cruising along US Highway 17, this accommodating hotel offers all the standard amenities and little extras that put guests completely at ease.

The hotel is located just a five minutes’ drive away from the heart of New Bern, where a number of waterfront parks, shops, restaurants, and attractions can all be found. Spend a full day exploring the sites, like the historic Tryon Palace and the local Firemen’s Museum, and then enjoy a good night’s rest in the hotel’s tastefully appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi, full and lap desks, flat screen TVs, and coffee makers. In the morning, guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast, (or a breakfast bag to go), and enjoy a little leisure time at the on-site fitness room, or at the seasonal outdoor pool with nearby whirlpool. There’s also a business center that’s open 24/7, as well as a meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 people. With all the comforts of home and then some, guests will feel fully rejuvenated after a stay at the Hampton Inn New Bern.

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AB Watersport Adventures

AB Watersport Adventures

There are literally endless ways to enjoy the water along the Crystal Coast, and AB Watersport Adventures has you covered. Evplore the beautiful waters of the intercoatal waterways on one of our Jet Skis. For a more educational adventure we offer a jet ski tour to the Capeloout Lighthouse. We also offer rental boats so your family can enjoy one of the Crystal Coat's beautiful barrier islands. Located along the Atlantic Beach Causeway, and easy to reach for folks staying along the barrier island as well as Morehead City, this convenient and accommodating watersports company serves as a launching point for a host of fun-filled days on the Southern Outer Banks.

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.

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. 

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.