Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Emerald Isle February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Emerald Isle Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.dx183749)[Hotels in Emerald Isle](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle-Hotels.d183749.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Emerald Isle](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Emerald-Isle.d183749.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Emerald Isle Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Emerald-Isle.d183749.Car-Hire-Guide)[Emerald Isle Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.d183749.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Emerald Isle, NC ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Emerald Isle Types of activities Where to stay [Emerald Isle travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.dx183749) ![Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/cb819593-3530-4f35-a8b2-338f9825d65b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colorful Sunset at ocean coast with silhouette of pier and photographer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/cb819593-3530-4f35-a8b2-338f9825d65b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_96313106](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/70fabc99-c97d-4186-ab98-d819ceb0c6dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle in North Carolina, USA are home to stunning sunsets & sunrises, seashells, and fossilized shark's teeth. Head to the point of the island on the east side for better shelling and fossil collecting opportunities. #beaches #usa #northcarolina #shells](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/21219764-1bc9-4a30-a412-7d4b513cc7b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Emerald Isle, NC. December 5, 2016.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/e76a0448-1339-460d-9bc7-ca5747780752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Emerald Isle Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Emerald Isle has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Emerald Isle, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Emerald Isle with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Emerald Isle Emerald Isle is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Emerald Isle, and make it a breeze to explore Emerald Isle and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Emerald Isle to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Emerald Isle, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Emerald Isle. #### Emerald Isle attractions Emerald Isle has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Emerald Isle to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Emerald Isle. Looking for things to do in Emerald Isle can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Emerald Isle or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Emerald Isle attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Emerald Isle | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks](/things-to-do/private-island-eco-tours-on-a-private-boat-from-shackleford-banks.a48904093.activity-details): £441 | | Top 5 things to do | [Private Island Eco Tours on a Private Boat from Shackleford Banks](/things-to-do/private-island-eco-tours-on-a-private-boat-from-shackleford-banks.a48904093.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Emerald Isle --- ### Popular places to visit ![Great pier in Emerald Isle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/ee91b74b-6f78-4b14-af03-139c9001d977.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier After visiting Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bogue-Inlet-Fishing-Pier-Emerald-Isle.d6181261.Attraction) ![Emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Captiva Island in Southwest Florida, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6181259/4d8c6696-40be-4fd5-a435-562e50d3966b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Emerald Plantation You can search for that perfect souvenir at Emerald Plantation during your visit to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Plantation-Emerald-Isle.d6181259.Attraction) ![Man Walking on Beach at Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661188/575b6727-47e4-4f97-9634-73a621a67a90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Emerald Isle Adventures Take the family on an outing to Emerald Isle Adventures during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle-Adventures-Emerald-Isle.d553248621532661188.Attraction) ![Looking for the sweet spot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661189/140f17a3-36fb-4901-948d-56a0589d74a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Sweet Spot Take the family on an outing to The Sweet Spot during your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Sweet-Spot-Emerald-Isle.d553248621532661189.Attraction) ![Scenery along the Cedar Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621587293655/d0eb4644-9736-47e3-9fdf-47ba0b8f7606.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Emerald Isle Woods Park Explore the great outdoors at Emerald Isle Woods Park, a lovely green space in Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle-Woods-Park-Emerald-Isle.d553248621587293655.Attraction) #### Salty Pirate Water Park Have a fun-filled day with the family at Salty Pirate Water Park as part of your trip to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Water-Boggan-Water-Park-Emerald-Isle.d553248621561872517.Attraction) #### Flatwaters Paddling Enjoy an outing to Flatwaters Paddling during your stay in Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flatwaters-Paddling-Emerald-Isle.d553248621532661194.Attraction) #### Emerald Forest Golf You can take time to visit Emerald Forest Golf during your travels to Emerald Isle. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Forest-Golf-Emerald-Isle.d553248621532661187.Attraction) #### 3rd Street Park Explore the great outdoors at 3rd Street Park, a lovely green space in Emerald Isle. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/3rd-Street-Park-Emerald-Isle.d907568144531677184.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Emerald Isle ![Boardwalk along the Cedar Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470067/7ef6f505-508f-4ddb-af17-50d35c1be11c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Point While The Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morehead-City-The-Point.dx553248635976470067) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Emerald Isle ![JB3E24 Cape Lookout National Seashore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10857/8a4d656e-e157-4a77-a683-0e25827a6548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Atlantic Beach ![Pretty pier and boats early in the morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141193/07daa3d6-641a-4824-8ade-676001a91dcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Swansboro ![Top Down Aerial View of a Trailer Park on the Beach with Access and the Atlantic Ocean at Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000450505/cbfa58cd-6ebf-481a-b747-30ca147aee5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Indian Beach ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Emerald Isle worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Emerald Isle? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Emerald Isle? ### Is three days enough to stay in Emerald Isle? ### What are some activities to do in Emerald Isle with kids? ### What to do in Emerald Isle for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Emerald Isle? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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