This is a great aquarium and in the area relatively if you're planning to stay for a few days.

Coastal NC not only has islands, but it also has wild horses on those islands! Carrot Island is a famous island in Beaufort where you can visit these indigenous wild horses. The most popular and fun way to do this is to take the Carrot Island ferry. It's fun for all ages.

The Maritime Museum in Beaufort is a great place to go if you're shopping in Morehead City/ Beaufort or want to do fun activities with your family. You can enjoy learning about the history of coastal Carolina while completing a scavenger hunt.

Shops in downtown Swansboro like this are worth checking out.

The Pub is the place to go, besides the Saltwater Grill, in downtown Swansboro after shopping all afternoon.

This is one of many public beach accesses in the area.

Shops in Morehead and Beaufort like this one are worth checking out.

Emerald Isle's main shopping center. Emerald Isle Plantation has many shops and restaurants where you can find goodies and great food. The shopping center has its own movie theater.

Pogie's is a cute place in Swansboro where you can boat, fish, canoe, and kayak. They have many family activities here.

The best southern comfort food on the island.

Gaffer's is a great place to go for a date, drinks, and seafood appetizers.

For the people out of state. There is also a Bojangles in Swansboro.

Mac Daddy's is a minute's drive from the Emerald Isle Bridge and is a fun rainy day or evening activity.

Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway is a fun mini golf, go-kart track, and bumper boat family outing. This exciting spot is two minutes away from the Wedding venue!

Black Pearl Mini Golf is a fun pirate-themed 18-hole miniature golf course in Emerald Isle with a candy store and an ice cream shop!

Salty Pirate Waterpark is an exciting outdoor water park located in the heart of Emerald Isle. It is within comfortable walking distance of the Islander Hotel & Resort and the Lighthouse Suites.