From serene sea-kayaking to local shopping and dining, plan a diverse route through the state’s southern Outer Banks.
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A Bicycle Built for Two
Pedaling through the streets of Morehead City is twice as fun aboard a vintage tandem bike. Most of the time.
Port Town Bounty at The Friendly Market
From its humble roots as a roadside farm stand, The Friendly Market has evolved to become the community’s kitchen, serving up classic comfort foods to fuel fishing trips, beach days, and backyard picnics in Morehead City and beyond.
Promise’ Land Market in Morehead City
In Carteret County, a market between the sidewalk and the sound pays tribute to coastal history.
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:
13 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, 13 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.
