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Town in North Carolina, United States
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Newport is a small town just outside the Crystal Coast region of North Carolina, situated on the scenic Newport River. Because it's inland, away from the touristy coastal area, and doesn't have much in the way of attractions, Newport remains a mostly residential community. However, it's in the Croatan National Forest, so if you want a convenient base to reach both the beach and the woods, Newport might be the ideal spot.
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One of the more unusual activities in the Crystal Coast area, Little Doo Mud Bog offers entertainment for the entire family, centered around a wide muddy track. Adults can bring trucks or buggies to race, and there's also a smaller track where kids can race in toy trucks. There's a race every Saturday at 6PM; Gates open at 3PM. $7 (adults), free for kids 12 and under.
Features Carolina BBQ and surf and turf.
125 rooms. The only hotel in town, with a playground, game room, miniature golf. $39-59 off-season, $59-89 peak season.
Offers a large swimming pool, a 135' waterslide, sun decks, a beach area, basketball and badminton, jet skiing, great saltwater fishing from the 250' fishing pier, clamming, scalloping and oystering. Full hookup sites, tent sites. Fully grassed, paved streets, night lights. Leashed pets welcome. Open year-round.
Features a pier over Bogue Sound, beach and ocean access, nearby golf courses. 72 full hookup sites, tent sites, tiled bath house with hot showers.
100 full hookup sites, tent sites. Pets welcome. Open year-round. Rates per single night: $26 (tent site), $33.35 (RV).
Newport is right on US-70, between Havelock and Morehead City. As with the rest of the region, it's about a 3-hour drive from Raleigh.
Read in the guideBeing a rural town, Newport has no public transportation to speak of. Bring your car; you'll need it to get here anyway.
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