Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Quality Hotel is located within miles of many of Morehead City's attractions. Specifically, at Fort Macon State Park, only six miles away, you can explore the Civil War era fort and its surrounding salt marshes. Prices for this hotel start at $69 for two double beds or a king sized bed (as of December 2010) with the option of a smoking or non-smoking room. A stay at this hotel also includes a seasonal outdoor pool.
While staying at the Buccaneer Inn one can breakfast with stingrays at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, located fifteen minutes away by car. The Buccaneer Inn is also easily accessible to various other attractions, including family friendly restaurants such as Applebee's, Ruby Tuesdays, and Outback Steakhouse. Children under 16 years of age stay for free in their parent's room and prices for this accommodation start at $49 for a non-smoking room with two double beds (as of December 2010).
With a AAA three diamond rating, Hampton Inn is a safe bet when it comes to clean and comfortable accommodations close to fun. Six miles away is Beaufort, North Carolina, established in 1722. It is here that one can visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum and examine artifacts from the Queen Anne's Revenge, ship of the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Afterwards, stroll and explore the town on your own or take a guided tour. Hampton's 119 rooms start at $84.15 for two double beds in a non-smoking room (as of December 2010). This location also includes a free breakfast and the option for laundry and valet service.
Two blocks from the Crystal Coast Civic Center, this lodging option is also an eight minute drive to hop on a ferry headed for the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. From May to September, pack a picnic lunch to enjoy after touring and climbing this lighthouse on Harker's Island. All guest rooms at Econo Lodge, which start at $49.95 for two double beds in a non-smoking room (as of December 2010), include cable with HBO. Guests additionally enjoy an 11 a.m. check-out time.