Havelock, North Carolina is an eclectic area, mixing Southern living, beach-town charm, and city amenities. Located between New Bern and the beautiful Crystal Coast, Havelock residents enjoy a wide array of North Carolina’s finest treasures to explore. From the winding coastal trails to nearby water activities, the City of Havelock is a thriving area for those looking to experience the great outdoors!
Key Residential Features in Havelock
Attractions
So much to do in Havelock and its surrounding areas! Take a scenic river tour or visit the Birthplace of Pepsi. Step back through time at the NC Maritime Museum, or visit an exhibit at the Havelock Tourist & Event Center. Explore beautiful outdoor areas on the Neusiok Trail or hop on a ferry to explore the Bogue Banks and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Make a short trip up to New Bern for even more activities, attractions, and exploration.
Recreation
Boundless parks and outdoor recreational areas mean a nearly endless list of possibilities for enjoying the great outdoors in Havelock! Lush woods line the Neuse River, and city parks offer picnic areas, walking trails, playgrounds and climbing areas, athletic courts and fields, and even boat ramps and fishing piers. The Recreation Center also features an athletic complex of 8 ball fields, a football/soccer field, tennis courts, and a recreation center offering basketball courts and a fitness center.
Havelock is proud to be the location of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, one of the major employers in the area and home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. In addition to being a top employer in the area, the air station is also actively involved with the community and offers events such as the semi-annual Pig Pickin’ event or Marine Week.
Croatan National Forest
Explore the only true coastal forest in the east! Featuring 160,000 undeveloped acres of natural land, the Croatan National Forest offers everything from pine forests to bogs and swamps, saltwater estuaries and tidal rivers. Canoeing and fishing are popular along the creeks, and wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking, and hiking are also popular activities throughout the area.
Other Nearby Areas
Atlantic Beach is conveniently located just mintues from the attractions of many nearby communities! All the shopping, dining, and events of the Morehead City waterfront are just a 5 minute drive across the Bogue Sound, and Pine Knoll Shores, home to the Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and the North Carolina Aquarium, is just ten minutes to the west. The historic maritime community of Beaufort is just 15 minutes across the Sound.
Find your dream vacation home in Havelock. Contact expert Crystal Coast real estate agent, Linda Rike, at 252-247-6922 today for more information on real estate and homes for sale in Havelock.
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