- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Movie Theaters, Cocktail Lounge and Parks.
- From Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier to Emerald Isle Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Emerald Isle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Swansboro.
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9.5 Miles
Tidewater Gallery is a fine art gallery featuring artistic pieces from local, regional, national, and internationally-known artists. Among these pieces are antiques, ceramics, fiber art, hand-crafted jewelry, metal art, oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and photography.
9.6 Miles
Explore beautiful Swansboro, North Carolina with Second Wind Eco Tours. This ecologically-responsible company runs kayak tours and cycling trips that do not disturb local wildlife or harm plants. It also offers yoga sessions and restorative massage therapy.
9.6 Miles
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44 votes
Front Street -Near Trattoria Pizza, Swansboro, NC
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Swansboro Paddle Boarding offers paddle board rentals and guided tours on the Swansboro downtown waterfront. They also feature a paddle board sport shop and a tackle shop and also offer pick up and drop off service.
10.0 Miles
SwansboroSUP provides patrons with a glimpse of North Carolina coastal living through paddle boarding, surfing and fishing. Guests can rent paddle boards, tour the island and observe native plants, birds and wildlife.
10.8 Miles
Paddle NC offers guided kayak and paddle boat tours of North Carolina Coast's unique ecosystem. Patrons can learn about the salt march eco system and see wild life such as dolphins, ospreys, and the occasional bald eagle.
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1572 Hammock Beach Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
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For a nearly private and relaxing beachfront experience, visitors can take a ferry to Hammock's Beach State Park. There are warm natural tide pools, sand dunes, and overnight camping is allowed by special permit.
11.2 Miles
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2 votes
Atlantic Station Shopping Ctr, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
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The sound system at the Atlantic Station Cinema is excellent, with four screens showing movies. The theatre is clean and the furnishings quaint, with draperies for a throwback look to times when theaters were plush.
11.3 Miles
Situated on a historic military fort, Atlantic Beach at Fort Macon is a barrier island beach with sand dunes for visitors to explore. Visitors can go shelling at the beach or take a dip in the waves.
12.1 Miles
Guests can choose from a wide selection of inshore and deep sea fishing adventures on the Gulf Stream at Island Girl Charters. They offer trips that target marlin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, kings, dolphin, and cobia.
12.1 Miles
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31 votes
Milepost 3.5, Highway 58, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
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A wildlife sanctuary and preserve, Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail provides a great place for a leisurely stroll. While walking, visitors will enjoy views of numerous species of birds, trees and plants.