Things to do in Carteret County

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A historic fort with a flagpole, a flag, and a grassy courtyard.
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A beachside resort with a swimming pool, beach, pier, and ocean view.
A beach at sunset with waves, a clear sky, and a few people walking.

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Fort Macon State Park

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You can take time to visit Fort Macon State Park during your travels to Atlantic Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Popular day trips from Carteret County

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Havelock

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore under a clear sky.

Atlantic Beach

A river with a bridge, a white boat docked on the riverbank, and a town with buildings and trees.

Beaufort

A sand marker with '2018 RIP' inscribed, a sandy beach, and waves in the background.

Cape Carteret

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Emerald Isle

A shoreline with dead trees, a calm lake, and grassy areas.

Sealevel

A coastal residential area with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.

Pine Knoll Shores

A large bridge spanning a river with a dock and a small building in the foreground.

Cedar Point