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Emerald Isle is a town situated on North Carolinaās Rogue Banks. It is also part of the Crystal Coast, so the normally quiet town buzzes with energy during the summer. The nearest airport is the Albert J. Ellis Airport in New Bern. Emerald Isle hotels and airline tickets can be booked on Orbitz.com.
Emerald Drive is a long stretch of NC Highway 58 lined with popular tourist destinations on both sides, including several parks and recreation sites. The Blue Heron Park is just adjacent to the community center and features one basketball court, two tennis courts, a playground and a picnic area. The townās bike path is near Merchantās Park, which features a bathhouse and plenty of parking spaces. Visitors who come to enjoy water activities or spend time at the beach can enter the Eastern Regional Beach Access, located between Pier Point and Ocean Reef condominiums. The beach is open year-round. It is also the site for the townās annual triathlon. Fill your stomach and your ears with succulent food and great sound in Kathrynās Martini Bar & Bistro, just a stoneās throw away from the post office. Tourists can stay at the Rusty Pelican Inn, a quaint, privately owned motel, centrally located to the townās major tourist spots. You can call the motel at (252) 354-3450 to ask about room rates, room availability and reservations.
Coast Guard Road begins in the western part of the town, intersects with Emerald Drive and ends at Crew Drive. Bike and walk paths are also located along Emerald Drive and across Coast Guard Road, creating a 4.4-mile bike path if connected with the path leading to Durst Drive. Visitors can enter the Emerald Isle Woods Park for free, provided that they come early, as the park has a first-come-first-serve policy. The park features a bird trail, walking and hiking paths, a floating dock, a picnic pavilion and other amenities. Coast Guard Road is also near the Point, a popular beach area where the Bogue Inlet meets the ocean. If youāre looking for some shade, visit Station Street Park, another open-access park near the Point. RV campers and tourists will enjoy a stay at the Holiday Trav-L Park Resort. On-site trailer rentals start at $650 per month, while families with their own trailers can stay in the resort for $50 per month. You can call the resort at (252) 354-2250 for more information about its seasonal rates and RV grounds.
Emerald Isle is a beautiful barrier island with a quiet residential community that makes it a truly inviting place to visit. Use Orbitz.com to search for the best Emerald Isle hotels and accommodations and book the most comfortable flight to the town.
