Slow down, relax and escape to the simple pleasures of life in Duplin County, North Carolina. Stroll through one of the historic towns and experience the history and culture that defines the area. Antiques, gifts and local crafts are just a few of the hidden treasures you’ll find in Duplin. The communities of Duplin County offer something for everyone including the World’s Largest Frying Pan to the rich past of the old plantation houses. Tour one of the historical museums, visit one of our famous wineries and dine in a charming eatery.

Enjoy a relaxing stay in one of our cozy hotels or B&Bs. Duplin County offers a variety of accommodations including from locally owned and franchise hotels, motels and camping.

Book one of our popular getaway packages and experience a degree of elegance and sophistication for a destination the size [...]

It’s very early on the first Saturday morning in May and the breeze from downtown Kinston carries the aroma of pork slowly cooking on enormous grills. More than 90 cook teams from across North Carolina gather each year to roast whole hogs through the night in preparation for judging. The sweet aroma that fills every block of downtown Kinston is the result of these cooks perfecting their sauces and making sure their pigs are tender and flavorful.

THE 2025 BBQ FEST ON THE NEUSE WILL FEATURE:

• Live music performance by Runaway June
• 150+ vendors including food trucks, arts & crafts, home & garden, jewelry, farmers market & festival merch
• Carolina Classic Car & Truck Show and Bikers For Christ 4th Annual Motorcycle Show
• Beer, Wine & Spirits Garden featuring Kinston’s own Mother Earth Brewing & Social House Vodka
• Fun for kids of all ages [...]

From our legendary eastern-style barbecue to international cuisine. From the peaceful trails of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park (with its 90-foot bluffs!) to the impromptu air shows of the soaring F15E Strike Eagles, Goldsboro-Wayne County, NC has what you’re looking for in your next getaway adventure.

Make it a priority to experience our historic barbecue joints. Take your pick from Wilber’s, Grady’s, Adam’s Roadside, or McCall’s. Looking for something a little more international? Try Brisa’s, Laughing Owl, Los Fagones, or Nai Thai II!

We offer two local, family- and dog-friendly breweries! Goldsboro Brew Works offers a variety of ales and lagers (non-alcoholic options too!). Make your selection and step into their cozy arcade for some skee ball while you enjoy a brew (or root beer!). Right up the road in Mt. Olive is R & R Brewing. (If Mt. [...]

Get to know beautiful Sampson County, tucked into the southeast corner of North Carolina. The largest county in North Carolina is known as the Coastal Plains. It is bordered on the east by 300 miles of beaches and in the west the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain. Sampson County is rich in recreational activities including fishing, boating and sports in a lush, green and picturesque setting.

There are plenty of exciting things to do within Sampson County. We invite you to eat here, stay here, play here and shop here. The people, the land, the heritage will intrigue you! A destination for all seasons, we have exciting events for everyone, whether it is spring, summer, fall or winter. Sampson County is now the Barn Quilt Capital of NC®, so come ride along our beautiful country roads and see all [...]

Have you ever caught yourself, during a hectic week, daydreaming of pristine sand, seashells and sunsets? You can find all that and more with a vacation on beautiful Ocean Isle Beach. With more than 40 years of experience creating wonderful family vacation memories, Williamson Realty Vacations is eager to help you find that perfect beach accommodation, from oceanfront to soundfront, home or condo.

Ocean Isle Beach is a small seaside town in North Carolina, where fishing, golfing and water activities provide fun for everyone. Enjoy restaurants featuring fresh local cuisine or simply relax in our coastal community atmosphere. Book now for your 2025 family vacation, romantic or golf getaway, or really any type of escape and get the best selection of unique properties to choose from.

As a family business, our family will guide you in finding that perfect vacation [...]

Return to your senses. Return to the true essence of the family beach vacation in North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands. Six barrier island beaches – Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, Caswell Beach and Bald Head Island – provide 45 miles of wide, stunning beaches. Picturesque Southern towns like Southport, Calabash, Shallotte and Leland draw visitors with family-owned, one-of-a-kind restaurants, galleries and shops, and even movie locations. Adding a temperate climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities, dining, and festivals along with museums, historic forts and lighthouses, the stage is set for a perfect coastal getaway. Toss in boating, kayaking, fishing and golfing and there’s always plenty to do – or you may choose to do nothing at all but enjoy the quiet, the beaches and nature.

The wide, uncrowded beaches of North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands are a haven far away [...]

Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates is a vacation rental company in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. For over 50 years, since 1968, we have assisted families just like yours in planning vacations. We offer a wide selection of single-family homes ranging from 1 bedroom to 12, luxurious to basic, at weekly prices that work for any budget.

No more staying in the cramped-up hotel room and going to a crowded lobby for breakfast. Did you know that in peak season, hotel rooms on the Outer Banks of North Carolina average $259.00 a night? What do you get? A bed, a bathroom, a TV, minifridge and the smallest coffee pot you’ve ever seen! For nearly the same rate per person and sometimes less, you can rent an entire fully-furnished private home. In a vacation rental, [...]