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North Carolina's Crystal Coast Offers Vacationers A Home Away From Home With Traditions From Fireflies To Moonpies

June 6, 2006

EMERALD ISLE • ATLANTIC BEACH • MOREHEAD CITY • BEAUFORT • CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. -- July 6, 2006 – Summertime brings tradition to the Crystal Coast -- North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks -- where families relive favorite childhood memories with
FIREFLIES AND MOONPIES. From a competitive game of beach flashlight tag at sundown and catching fireflies in a mason jar, to viewing the sunset on a porch swing with a moonpie and cola in hand, vacationers enjoy long-established activities this summer on the Crystal Coast. For those seeking a getaway packed with hometown traditions FIREFLIES AND MOONPIES is available through Aug. 31, 2006, with special rates starting at $49/night* for hotel accommodations and $665/week* for a beach house stay.
From shelling and the famed lighthouse to exploring a local landmark and terrific spot for camping, Cape Lookout National Seashore is accessible via ferry or catamaran. Sea oat laced sand dunes and miles of large unbroken conch shells offer visitors a venue that encompasses traditions that have been occurring there for centuries. First timers and returning visitors alike make way to Shackleford Banks to view the majestic horses that have resided on the island for more than 300 years. As the tale goes, the horses swam ashore after Spanish explorers discovering the new world met with a tragic fate off North Carolina shores. Many tradition seekers come to the Crystal Coast to enjoy moonlit horseback rides along the shore at Cedar Island or watch the wild horses splash along the breaking waves at Carrot Island.
Staying true to tradition, out-of-towners stop by Winberry Farms or any of the other produce stands to stock up on “fresh from the farm” produce, from ripe green watermelon and giant squash to a cauldron of boiled peanuts and row after row of down-home favorites covering the front porch. At the Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant -- a landmark on the Morehead City waterfront for more than 60 years -- patrons feel part of a legacy by adding signatures to the guestbooks dating back as far as the 1940’s and enjoying old favorites including the infamous hushpuppies. Guests of all ages agree that The Crystal Coast Jamboree is the “hottest ticket on the beach,” as country meets rock n’ roll with vocalists, musicians and dancers, providing two full hours of live entertainment performed several times a week.
Explorers uncover Blackbeard’s buried treasures excavated from his ship at the North Carolina Maritime Museum. From artifacts of Queen Anne's Revenge and ship models to fossils and an outstanding shell collection, treasure hunters slip into a historical frame of mind at the favorite maritime pastime.
Traditionalists seeking accommodations are welcomed on the Crystal Coast with a variety of lodging options to suit every lifestyle and budget from seaside cottages and massive beach mansions to oceanfront hotel accommodations and coastal bed and breakfast inns.
Famous for the 85-miles of shimmering beaches, crystalline blue water and lush maritime forests, North Carolina’s Crystal Coast along the Southern Outer Banks was
designated as having “Clean and Healthy” beaches by the Clean Beaches Council.
The Crystal Coast is recognized among the best shipwreck diving destinations in the world by Scuba Diving magazine.
To experience a summer with FIREFLIES AND MOONPIES on NORTH CAROLINA’S CRYSTAL COAST, call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org.
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*Rates based upon availability. Black-out dates apply.

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Press Kit Attractions At-a-Glance Accommodations Dining Saltwater Activities Island Hopping Festivals Releases Resources Image Library Archives Search Contact News @lerts Consumer Website	Archives North Carolina's Crystal Coast Offers Vacationers A Home Away From Home With Traditions From Fireflies To Moonpies June 6, 2006 EMERALD ISLE • ATLANTIC BEACH • MOREHEAD CITY • BEAUFORT • CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C. -- July 6, 2006 – Summertime brings tradition to the Crystal Coast -- North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks -- where families relive favorite childhood memories with FIREFLIES AND MOONPIES. From a competitive game of beach flashlight tag at sundown and catching fireflies in a mason jar, to viewing the sunset on a porch swing with a moonpie and cola in hand, vacationers enjoy long-established activities this summer on the Crystal Coast. For those seeking a getaway packed with hometown traditions FIREFLIES AND MOONPIES is available through Aug. 31, 2006, with special rates starting at $49/night* for hotel accommodations and $665/week* for a beach house stay. From shelling and the famed lighthouse to exploring a local landmark and terrific spot for camping, Cape Lookout National Seashore is accessible via ferry or catamaran. Sea oat laced sand dunes and miles of large unbroken conch shells offer visitors a venue that encompasses traditions that have been occurring there for centuries. First timers and returning visitors alike make way to Shackleford Banks to view the majestic horses that have resided on the island for more than 300 years. As the tale goes, the horses swam ashore after Spanish explorers discovering the new world met with a tragic fate off North Carolina shores. Many tradition seekers come to the Crystal Coast to enjoy moonlit horseback rides along the shore at Cedar Island or watch the wild horses splash along the breaking waves at Carrot Island. Staying true to tradition, out-of-towners stop by Winberry Farms or any of the other produce stands to stock up on “fresh from the farm” produce, from ripe green watermelon and giant squash to a cauldron of boiled peanuts and row after row of down-home favorites covering the front porch. At the Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant -- a landmark on the Morehead City waterfront for more than 60 years -- patrons feel part of a legacy by adding signatures to the guestbooks dating back as far as the 1940’s and enjoying old favorites including the infamous hushpuppies. Guests of all ages agree that The Crystal Coast Jamboree is the “hottest ticket on the beach,” as country meets rock n’ roll with vocalists, musicians and dancers, providing two full hours of live entertainment performed several times a week. Explorers uncover Blackbeard’s buried treasures excavated from his ship at the North Carolina Maritime Museum. From artifacts of Queen Anne's Revenge and ship models to fossils and an outstanding shell collection, treasure hunters slip into a historical frame of mind at the favorite maritime pastime. Traditionalists seeking accommodations are welcomed on the Crystal Coast with a variety of lodging options to suit every lifestyle and budget from seaside cottages and massive beach mansions to oceanfront hotel accommodations and coastal bed and breakfast inns. Famous for the 85-miles of shimmering beaches, crystalline blue water and lush maritime forests, North Carolina’s Crystal Coast along the Southern Outer Banks was designated as having “Clean and Healthy” beaches by the Clean Beaches Council. The Crystal Coast is recognized among the best shipwreck diving destinations in the world by Scuba Diving magazine. To experience a summer with FIREFLIES AND MOONPIES on NORTH CAROLINA’S CRYSTAL COAST, call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org. ### *Rates based upon availability. Black-out dates apply. « Back to Releases
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