Visitors will be close to all the top attractions that the Crystal Coast is renowned for with a stay at the Hampton Inn Morehead City. Located just a shell’s throw from the Bogue Sound, and wonderfully close to a wealth of cool beaches and historic regions, this nicely accommodating hotel has everything a traveler requires to feel right at home.

The individual rooms within the Hampton Inn Morehead City are nicely accommodating, and feature 32” flat screen TVs, lap and full desks for working travelers, free wireless internet access, microwaves, and even sleeper sofas in upgraded suites / rooms. Visitors who want to get out and explore without leaving the premises can head to the on-site fitness center or seasonal outdoor pool, and the hotel offers a daily hot breakfast as well as breakfast bags to go on weekdays for extra convenience. A business center and meeting room are also found at the hotel, and when it’s time to go exploring, guests will find a myriad of attractions just a couple miles away, including the historic Downtown Morehead City and the Atlantic Beach shoreline. With lots to discover inside and out, the Hampton Inn Morehead City is a true breath of fresh air for Crystal Coast fans.

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Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast. 

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.

Shackleford Banks Shelling & Wild Horse Expedition

Shackleford Banks Shelling & Wild Horse Expedition

Shackleford Banks Shelling & Wild Horse Expedition offers guests a chance to explore the best of nature on the Cape Lookout National Seashore.Board a ferry for a short, enjoyable road to the shore. Then spend a few hours viewing and tracking the beautiful wild horses that roam free here, exploring the beach, and searching for a variety of unique, unbroken shells that litter the shore.Our wild horse tour is offered at 8:30 a.m. daily and provides one of the best ways to spend a morning in Beaufort, NC!

Lookout Cruises

Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.