Attractions Tips
Phillips Island, in the Newport River just north of the N.C. State Port in Morehead City, is one of several local islands leased by the National Audubon Society for the protection of nesting colonial water birds. It is visible from the high-rise bridge passing by the port. A brick chimney on the island is all that remains of a defunct fish-processing facility.
Both the Rachel Carson Estaurine Research Reserve and the N.C. Maritime Museum schedule guided tours focused on specific ecological environments of the Crystal Coast. Regular calendars of events are available at each facility. All trips require reservations.
It's true that membership has its privileges. North Carolina Aquarium members gain free unlimited admission for a full year at any of the three North Carolina Aquariums in addition to free or discounted admission at more than 150 zoos and aquariums across the country.
