In Carteret County, a market between the sidewalk and the sound pays tribute to coastal history.
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City Portrait: Morehead City
This Carteret County town exemplifies the Carolina coast — no beach required.
Deep-Sea Dream
Venturing out to the Gulf Stream on a legendary sportfishing boat is nice. Hauling in a monster catch while you’re there is better.
Pearls of the Coastal Plain:
14 Towns Before the Shore
These towns are buoyed by their proximity to water — river, sound, bay — yet they’re far enough from the ocean that you won’t find sand in your shoes. Here, 14 quirky places claim their fame in boats and bears, local characters and history.
Shearline Boatworks in Morehead City
A Morehead City business spends nearly a year making each custom-built boat that bears its brand.
Morehead City
In the hub of Carteret County, the water is where people work and where they play.
North Carolina Seafood Tour Part 2: Crystal Coast
This stretch of our North Carolina Seafood Tour takes you from Swansboro to Cedar Island, and makes five mouthwatering stops along the 75 mile-route.
North Carolina Seafood Tour Part 3: Outer Banks
Travel from Ocracoke Island to Duck and taste some of the most delicious seafood North Carolina has to offer.
Oyster Culture
Two North Carolina natives craft oyster shuckin’ knives.