Morehead City, North Carolina, USA

Morehead City is a port city in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is a popular port along the Intracoastal Waterway and is always bustling with boat activity and excitement.

The Morehead City waterfront is a pleasant promenade of gift shops and restaurants by the harbor where the fishing boats come to dock. Naturally, some of the freshest seafood can be found at the adjacent fish market. Or you can tour the meticulously restored town of Beaufort, just across the Newport River. Beaufort is the third oldest town in North Carolina and has a 21-block historic district that includes a boardwalk lined with boats on one side and unique shops perfect for browsing on the other.

Things to see and do

* Historic district
* Waterfront area
* Art galleries & gift shops
* Sport fishing
* Fish market

General information

Cruise Season – May - Nov
Currency – United States Dollar (USD$)
Language – English
Land Area - 13.2 sq. km’s
Population – 8,680 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1