Katrina’s Guidebook for Jacksonville and The Onslow Area
Sightseeing
A majestic site honoring our fallen heroes. Located with other memorials such as the Beirut Memorial, 9/11 Memorial, Montford Point Memorial, with beautiful gardens and brick paths. This location makes great photos.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A majestic site honoring our fallen heroes. Located with other memorials such as the Beirut Memorial, 9/11 Memorial, Montford Point Memorial, with beautiful gardens and brick paths. This location makes great photos.
A beautiful reminder of the sacrifice of our brave service members.
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Beirut Memorial
911 Lejeune BlvdA beautiful reminder of the sacrifice of our brave service members.
A part of the world trade center serves as a reminder of those lost on September 11, 2001. They shall not be forgotten.
9/11 Memorial
A part of the world trade center serves as a reminder of those lost on September 11, 2001. They shall not be forgotten.
In New Bern, just 45 minutes away, step back into times before the American Revolution and explore history up close and personal as you tour the colonial governor's home known as Tryon Palace. Enjoy the picturesque gardens, the fragrant smells from the kitchens and fresh hay in the stables. There are many events throughout the year that take you back in time such as the candle light tours at Christmas where you can meet colonial troops on the grounds or maybe even the governor himself. https://www.tryonpalace.org
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529 S Front StIn New Bern, just 45 minutes away, step back into times before the American Revolution and explore history up close and personal as you tour the colonial governor's home known as Tryon Palace. Enjoy the picturesque gardens, the fragrant smells from the kitchens and fresh hay in the stables. There are many events throughout the year that take you back in time such as the candle light tours at Christmas where you can meet colonial troops on the grounds or maybe even the governor himself. https://www.tryonpalace.org
Located 45 minutes away, beyond Emerald Isle, this attraction is a local favorite for kids young and old.
https://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores
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1 Roosevelt BlvdLocated 45 minutes away, beyond Emerald Isle, this attraction is a local favorite for kids young and old.
https://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores
Food scene
Swansboro is a quaint waterfront town with wonderful restaurants, shops and sunset cruises; a local favorite.
https://www.ladyswantours.com/
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Swansboro
Swansboro is a quaint waterfront town with wonderful restaurants, shops and sunset cruises; a local favorite.
https://www.ladyswantours.com/
It's a good 20 minute drive but well worth the experience. Shop North Carolina products and decor. Visit animals in the little petting zoo, take a hay ride (especially at Christmas time) and enjoy an all you can eat family style meal. There's also a delicious bakery on site.
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Mike's Farm
1600 Haw Branch RdIt's a good 20 minute drive but well worth the experience. Shop North Carolina products and decor. Visit animals in the little petting zoo, take a hay ride (especially at Christmas time) and enjoy an all you can eat family style meal. There's also a delicious bakery on site.
City/town information
Located about 20 minutes from your stay, Emerald Isle is a wonderful place to walk along sandy shores, sunbath, shop and enjoy wonderful seafood.
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Emerald Isle
Located about 20 minutes from your stay, Emerald Isle is a wonderful place to walk along sandy shores, sunbath, shop and enjoy wonderful seafood.
Historic New Bern is located 45 minutes north and is the colonial capital of North Carolina. Rich with history, it is the birthplace of Pepsi Cola. Enjoy the beverage while you shop the variety of specialty stores under the shade of old trees draped with Spanish Moss. Don't forget the visit Tryon Palace.
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New Bern
Historic New Bern is located 45 minutes north and is the colonial capital of North Carolina. Rich with history, it is the birthplace of Pepsi Cola. Enjoy the beverage while you shop the variety of specialty stores under the shade of old trees draped with Spanish Moss. Don't forget the visit Tryon Palace.