Random Vacation Photos

Here with some random images from the beach vacation.

Intracoastal Waterway, New Bern, NC.

Bascule Bridge, New Bern, NC.

(You'll note that there are no photos from the Tryon Palace in New Bern; couldn't really justify the admission on the budget we had to work with.)

North Carolina Maritime Museum.

The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC, is a wonderful place to visit, especially since admission is free. Inside exhibits on the US Lifeboat Service, the Lighthouse Service, examples of sailing boats of the North Carolina area, and relics from Blackbeard's sunken flagship, the Queen Anne's Revenge. There is a wonderful research library that would be a great place to spend a day peacefully reading.

Relics, Queen Anne's Revenge.

Naval Anchor, NC Maritime Museum.

Front Street, Beaufort, NC.

Town Clock, Beaufort, NC.

Atlantic Beach, NC.

Kiteboarder, Atlantic Beach, NC.

Alligator, NC Aquarium Pine Knoll Shores, NC.

Gar, North Carolina Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores, NC.

North Carolina Aquarium, Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Newport, NC.

Newport, NC.
(A pretty lonely business in an obscure corner of the state. The guy could use some customers, so if you're in the area, stop by. It's a nice shop.)


Swansboro, NC.

Historic District, Swansboro, NC.

Atlantic Beach, NC.

This area of North Carolina, the Crystal Coast, hasn't been overdeveloped, and the proximity of the Croatan National Forest will forever limit development to a certain extent. It looks like a good hunting/fishing/outdoors-oriented area with a lot of rural character. Good place for military retirees due to the the proximity of Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. If you need a large city nearby, this area of NC isn't for you.