Michael's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Spend the day at the lighthouse! You can swim, see dolphins and ride a four-wheel-drive side by side and explore the island. You can rent a half or the whole day.
54 locals recommend
Cape Lookout
Spend the day at the lighthouse! You can swim, see dolphins and ride a four-wheel-drive side by side and explore the island. You can rent a half or the whole day.
Adult or kid it's a fun place to spend the day.
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdAdult or kid it's a fun place to spend the day.
Definitely a must see if you have time. The Fort has a ton a history and is amazing to see in person.
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdDefinitely a must see if you have time. The Fort has a ton a history and is amazing to see in person.
Want to spend a day at the beach? Free parking and a very clean beach.
12 locals recommend
Fort Macon Beach & Historic Landmark
2303 Picnic Park DrWant to spend a day at the beach? Free parking and a very clean beach.
Harkers Island Visitor Center
1800 Island RdA fun place to learn about our area.
Are you looking for a day of exploring on horseback? Yep, horseback!! Grab some closed toe shoes, a bottle of water and adventure awaits. Make sure you call to schedule ahead of time for riding.
Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge
Are you looking for a day of exploring on horseback? Yep, horseback!! Grab some closed toe shoes, a bottle of water and adventure awaits. Make sure you call to schedule ahead of time for riding.
It never gets old!! We see the horses all the time and it's still exciting to see them in their natural habitat. Learn the history of how they came here. Also, find some awesome shells.
10 locals recommend
Shackleford Banks Shelling & Wild Horse Expedition
600 Front StIt never gets old!! We see the horses all the time and it's still exciting to see them in their natural habitat. Learn the history of how they came here. Also, find some awesome shells.
A day of fun for the entire family! It's about a 45 minute drive but so worth it.
76 locals recommend
Governor’s Palace | Tryon Palace
529 S Front StA day of fun for the entire family! It's about a 45 minute drive but so worth it.
Looking for adventure? Mike at AB watersports can help you with all the water sport adventures. Boats, wave runners, paddle boards and parasailing.
11 locals recommend
AB WaterSport
612 Atlantic Beach CausewayLooking for adventure? Mike at AB watersports can help you with all the water sport adventures. Boats, wave runners, paddle boards and parasailing.
Mac Daddy's
130 Golfin Dolphin DrLooking for something for the entire family? You found it!
Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
976 Salter Path RdFun times for the entire family
City advice
Getting around
Travel around town
Our home is close to everything around town. Driving is easiest but we do have bikes available just let us know. If you want a night out on the town you can Uber or call a local taxi.