Carteret County, NC

North Carolina

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Carteret County
Carteret County
Carteret County
Carteret County

Popular cities in Carteret County

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Emerald Isle
Known for Beaches, Sea and Islands
Emerald Isle is calling! Discover its beaches, island views, sunsets, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
  • Emerald Plantation
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Atlantic Beach
Known for Beaches, Sea and Fishing
Explore Atlantic Beach: its beaches, sunrises, aquarium, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Macon State Park
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
  • Anchorage Marina
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Beaufort
Known for Dining, Walking and Beaches
Experience relaxing Beaufort: its beaches, history, food, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Beaufort Historic Site
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum
  • Town Creek Marina
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Newport
Known for Relaxing, Sunrises and Sunsets
Escape to relaxing Newport! Enjoy its forests, sunrises, and canoeing.

Reasons to visit

  • Sea Gate Marina
  • Newport Town Hall
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Morehead City
Morehead City
Known for Beaches, Sea and Fishing
With its shipwrecks just offshore and fresh seafood just off the boat, it is easy to see why visitors flock to this coastal North Carolina city.

Reasons to visit

  • Morehead City Port
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Harkers Island
Known for Islands, Beaches and Fishing
Experience relaxing Harkers Island: its island views, beaches, aquarium, and more!
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