10 Things to Do in Newport That You Shouldn't Miss

Owner and wine maker Mitchell Smith, along with his wife Susie, began their journey into wine making in 2004. Since that time Mitchell has expanded his personal love of wine making into an operational winery in Newport, North Carolina. Mitchell carefully selects the highest quality fruit available for his wines. He often travels many miles to make sure that only the best ingredients are used in his wine making process. Lake Road Winery specializes in wines made with North Carolina fruits and berries. Lake Road Winery in Newport, NC, near the beaches of the Crystal Coast in Carteret County, North Carolina produce some of Eastern North Carolina's finest domestic wines. Lake Road Winery is just minutes away from Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Morehead City and Beaufort. Our winery is also convenient to our neighbors in Craven County. If you are in the New Bern area, visiting the Tryon Palace or staying at Fairfield Harbor, include a visit to Lake Road Winery to round out your stay. Experience our fine wines in the quiet atmosphere of our tasting room or enjoy a glass of wine in our outdoor seating area. Saturday Specials will be announced on our News and Current Events Page and on Facebook. In addition to our wine tastings, we offer a hand-selection of food products to compliment your wine purchase. We carry a selection of jellies, jams, preserves, butters, pickles and salsa that will remind you of what your grandmother use to can in her kitchen. We have recently added several products from Ashe County Cheese, which has a rich cheese making history in North Carolina since 1930. This selection includes specialty cheeses, fudge, and butter hand selected by our Wine Maker. ​To round out our selections, we now carry Mamasita's tortilla chips ​Made locally in Newport, NC. Made fresh weekly, these chips are seasoned to perfection ​and add a perfect companion to our selection of cheese and salsa products. Come see us and spend the afternoon while enjoying Lake Road Winery North Carolina wines.

Dive into adventure. Take a tour of North Carolina’s aquatic life “from the mountains to the sea.” Talk with divers as they swim with sharks in the Living Shipwreck, featuring a WW II German U-boat replica. Laugh at the antics of playful river otters, touch a stingray or enjoy programs free with admission. Field trips and other activities are available for additional fees. On-site snack bar and gift shop.

Island Express Ferry Service is the ONLY ferry service out of Beaufort and Harkers Island, NC that is authorized by the National Park Service to drop passengers off at Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout. Shackleford Banks is the southernmost barrier island in Cape Lookout National Seashore. Shackleford Banks is a pristine island with one of the best shelling beaches in North Carolina. Famous for the wild banker horses that roam the uninhabited island, this is one of the few places in the eastern United States where wild horses can still be seen. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Cape Lookout, famous for the Cape Lookout Lighthouse Station. While you are there, take time to collect some of the most beautiful shells in the world. Bird watch, swim in the ocean, climb the lighthouse, or ride our famous Beach Shuttle. There is something for everyone to enjoy on this island paradise. Island Express Ferry Service is an authorized National Park Service Concessionaire. Although our name has, at times, been confused with smaller services that do not go to Shackleford Banks or Cape Lookout, there is only one ISLAND EXPRESS FERRY SERVICE. Be sure to add an S for Services when looking for us online.

We offer a wide range of water sports activities in the area. Family owned for 29 years. "Kid tested and family approved". We are always offering something new to our fleet of activities and strive for innovative ways to provide the perfect experience for all of our guests, young and old. We offer a unique dolphin observation deck with handicap access, if you just want to sit back relax and just watch. We welcome your input and if you are not happy with your experience, please, give us the opportunity to make it right.

Kiteboarding/ Kitesurfing lessons, Stand Up paddleboarding lessons and kayak rentals. We have one of the best teaching locations in the world for kiteboarding lessons.

A Civil War fortress located at the entrance of Beaufort Inlet.