Laura’s guidebook
Fun things to see & do on The Crystal Coast and Emerald Isle, NC
Family fun for every-one!
Emerald Isle's Premier Family Water Park. Compact outdoor water-park offering tube and mat slides, children's area, deck area.
Fully Equipped Arcade, Fully Stocked Snack Bar Pizza & Ice cream
63 locals recommend
Salty Pirate Waterpark
8915 Reed DrEmerald Isle's Premier Family Water Park. Compact outdoor water-park offering tube and mat slides, children's area, deck area.
Fully Equipped Arcade, Fully Stocked Snack Bar Pizza & Ice cream
Beautiful Pier with Observation Deck.
Try fishing (they rent poles).
77 locals recommend
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
100 Bogue Inlet DrBeautiful Pier with Observation Deck.
Try fishing (they rent poles).
Interactive spot featuring touch pools, a submarine tank and local creatures from otters to SHARKS!
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdInteractive spot featuring touch pools, a submarine tank and local creatures from otters to SHARKS!
Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area
1 Roosevelt Blvd265 acre State Park in Pine Knolls, NC
It is DOG friendly!
Fort Tours offered daily, check website for seasonal times.
https://www.ncparks.gov
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdIt is DOG friendly!
Fort Tours offered daily, check website for seasonal times.
https://www.ncparks.gov
Take a Ferry to Shackleford Banks to see the Feral (wild) Horses run free!
28 locals recommend
Island Express Ferry Service
1800 Island RdTake a Ferry to Shackleford Banks to see the Feral (wild) Horses run free!
Rucker Johns Restaurant
8700 Emerald DrAwesome food! Great Service - good variety of entrees
North Carolina Maritime Museum
315 Front StListed as fun things to do by Sherman's Travel
Discover the history behind the Governor's Place with guided tours and demonstrations.
76 locals recommend
Governor’s Palace | Tryon Palace
529 S Front StDiscover the history behind the Governor's Place with guided tours and demonstrations.
While being "on the island", it is close to everything, but a little pricey.
12 locals recommend
Emerald Forest Mini-Golf
8720 Reed DrWhile being "on the island", it is close to everything, but a little pricey.
976 Salter Path Road Miniature Golf and water bumper cars.
13 minute drive (on a holiday) 7.7 miles
40 locals recommend
Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway
976 Salter Path Rd976 Salter Path Road Miniature Golf and water bumper cars.
13 minute drive (on a holiday) 7.7 miles
Sweet Spot
8201 Emerald DrEnjoy ice cream on a rocking chair. Cute gift shop.
Snapperz of Emerald Isle
8106 Emerald DrLocal Sea Food
The Java Post
207 WB McLean DrSouthern Food done right!
Center of town, shopping, many places to snack, eat or have a cool drink.
14 locals recommend
Emerald Plantation Shopping
8700 Emerald DrCenter of town, shopping, many places to snack, eat or have a cool drink.
Adjacent to Town Hall.
7500 Emerald Drive
Fitness Center, (Exercise Room) & Aerobics/Yoga Program.
www. emeraldisle-nc.org
Emerald Isle Community Center
203 Leisure LnAdjacent to Town Hall.
7500 Emerald Drive
Fitness Center, (Exercise Room) & Aerobics/Yoga Program.
www. emeraldisle-nc.org
Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar
8002 Emerald DrFine dining. Seafood, steaks and lots of martinis
Have not been there myself. Price range $8-$25.
American, Seafood, Pub - watch people fishing off the Bogue Inlet Pier
30 locals recommend
Surf's Up Grill & Bar
102 Bogue Inlet DrHave not been there myself. Price range $8-$25.
American, Seafood, Pub - watch people fishing off the Bogue Inlet Pier
Muttigans
8101 Emerald DrPet Friendly Coffee Shop & Pet Store
https://muttigansplace.com