Got a weekend? Here’s how we’d spend 48 hours in downtown Morehead City. Almost everything is walkable from our downtown rentals, with one quick drive across the bridge.
Friday evening: settle in on the waterfront
- Check in downtown and drop the car. You won’t need it much.
- Walk the Shepard Street waterfront at sunset, past the charter boats and Jaycee Park to the 17-foot Big Rock marlin fountain.
- Dinner on Evans Street. Start the weekend with seafood or a steak at one of our favorite downtown restaurants.
Saturday: on the water
Morning
- Coffee and a stroll along Arendell Street’s shops.
- Get out on Bogue Sound. In season, take the ferry from Shepard Street to Sand Dollar Island for shelling, or rent a kayak or paddleboard and cross to Sugarloaf Island. See our boat tours and Sugarloaf Island guides.
Afternoon
- Lunch on the water, then visit the Carteret County Historical Museum on Arendell Street to learn about the Big Rock, the railroad that built Morehead City and local history.
- Or head to the beach. Atlantic Beach is a short drive across the bridge.
Evening
- Sunset dolphin cruise (in season) or a sunset drink on the waterfront.
- A long dinner downtown, then a nightcap within walking distance of your rental.
Sunday: history and the beach
- Brunch downtown.
- Fort Macon State Park, about 10 minutes away in Atlantic Beach. Tour the restored 1830s fort, then walk the beach along Beaufort Inlet. See our Fort Macon guide.
- One last waterfront stroll before heading home.
Adjust for the season
- Summer: add a beach afternoon and book boat tours ahead.
- Fall: catch a king mackerel weigh-in at Big Rock Landing.
- Winter: time your trip with a holiday event. See our events by season.
Book your weekend
Stay steps from everything on this list. Book direct with Legacy Real Estate Group for the best rate.
See our downtown rentals or call 252-342-6108
Hours, fees and access can change with the season and weather. Check with each attraction or operator before you go.