Are you struggling to find the perfect destination for your next multigenerational getaway? Well, North Carolina’s Crystal Coast offers something every type of traveler will enjoy. The coast spans 85 miles of beaches and promises activities blending outdoor adventure with history and relaxation.
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The Crystal Coast is home to multiple charming beach communities such as Emerald Isle, a 12-mile stretch of island on the western end of Bogue Bank. Guests can stay in rental homes ranging from beach cottages to vibrantly colored beach houses known as “sandcastles,” big enough to hold many family members. Check out vacation rental companies such as Emerald Isle Realty, Bluewater Real Estate & Vacation Rentals, Spinnaker’s Reach Realty, Sun-Surf Realty and Century 21 Coastland.
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In Atlantic Beach, head to the beach for a variety of watersports such as jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding and more thanks to AB Watersports Adventures. Those who want to stay on land can bring out their competitive sides during a round of mini golf at Atlantic Beach Skatepark and Miniature Golf.
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For those traveling with younger kids, check out North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, home to more than 3,000 specimens of North Carolina’s most colorful aquatic life. Top exhibits include Living Shipwreck, featuring a life-sized replica of a German U-352 submarine and Blackbeard’s infamous ship.
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Hop on UTVs and explore Cape Lookout National Seashore. Drive though sand roads and along the beach before stopping at Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
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Get up close to the Crystal Coast’s wildlife during a Lookout Cruises’ Dolphin-Horse Watch Cruise. You’ll be captivated by the marine world while sailing to Shackleford Banks for a chance to see Shackleford Horses, which descend from Spanish Mustangs once abandoned by European settlers in the 1500s.
Find out who’s the bravest in the family while exploring the destination’s haunted history on a Beaufort Ghost Walk with Port City Tours. Hear chilling tales of ghost ships, haunted houses and paranormal encounters in one of America’s oldest towns.
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