Croatan National Forest

This coastal national forest contains 159,000 acres of estuary, hardwood forest, longleaf pine and pocosin. Recreation areas for camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, hiking and wildlife observation. Fishing and hunting. Free. Fee for developed campgrounds.

Getting There & Details

Address
141 E. Fisher Ave.
Phone
(252)638-5628
Map
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More Things to Do

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Birthplace of Pepsi

On this spot in his pharmacy, Caleb Bradham invented "Brad's Drink" which later he patented…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Aerie Inn

This delightful Victorian villa, circa 1882, is the favorite year-round spot for travelers to enjoy…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Attmore-Oliver House Museum

This house, built in 1790 by prominent New Bernian Samuel Chapman, is furnished with 18th-…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Bank of the Arts – Craven Arts Council & Gallery

Art gallery and arts council housed in a turn-of-the-century bank. Sponsors numerous concerts, shows and…

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