Ten Ways to Stay Cool on the Crystal Coast!


Along with many other areas of the world, temperatures on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, have been HOT, HOT, HOT lately.  In fact, a heat advisory has been in effect for the past week.  It is very important to be careful and try to stay cool. 

 

Sure, you can hold a water hose over your head, but here on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina, there are many fun things you can do to stay cool and still have lots of fun.

 

  • Take in a movie at Atlantic Station Cinema. After the movie stop by Michaelangelos Pizza for a bite to eat and then If shopping is in order, Island Trader is right next door!

 

 

  • Learn about the infamous Blackbeard and see artifacts from "The Queen Anne's Revenge", boat building and other maritime history at the Maritime Museum in Beaufort.


  • Stop by the History Place and learn about Carteret County History and have some fun operating the train that runs through the museum.

 

 

  • Head over to Fort Macon State Park. It is nice and cool inside the fort, and the Brand New Visitor Center is open and Air Conditioned!

 

 

  • Stop in at the Water Boggan in Emerald Isle for some w aterslide fun...A sure fire way to beat the heat this summer!


 

  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure in Indian Beach is sure to cool you off with a little bumper boat action. Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, arcade and an Ice Cream Shop, there is something for the whole family at Lost Treasure.

 

 

  • Spend some time at the North Carolina Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores.  Watch the river otters play, visit the hands on stingray, nurser shark and crab exhibits.  Watch the shark swimming through the shipwreck exhibit. 

 

 

 

  • Take a tour of OWLS.  The Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter is a wonderful place to visit with a short trail, canopied with trees.  View the wildlife that is being treated and if you start getting too warm, step inside for a tour of actual shelter and treatment areas. Donations are always welcomed to help in the cost of treatment for our beautiful wildlife!


  • MacDaddy's in Cape Carteret will keep you cool and busy all day with Bowling and the largest arcade on the Crystal Coast.  There is a large sports bar too for all you sports fans out there. Next door, you can stop at the Golfin' Dolphin for some miniature golf and Driving Range. 

 

 

  • Of course, you could always just go to the beach for a little surfing, kayaking or just plain relaxing.  The water is around 83° right now...Still cooler than the air.  The breeze coming off the water is warm, but nice.  And the views are Awesome!


 

 

Whatever you decide to do, Remember to drink lots of water, wear your sunscreen and don't stay out in the heat too long!  We want you to stay around for a while and enjoy all that the Crystal Coast has to offer!

 

 

 


 

Amy Hahn

Pine Knoll Shores Realty

252-723-7972 * 252-727-5000 * 800-605-8598

amyhahnnc@gmail.com

www.pineknollshoresrealty.com


 

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18 Comments on Ten Ways to Stay Cool on the Crystal Coast!

JUN
25
2010
164,839 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks Amy for the great post filled with super ideas. A long hot summer ahead. Have a great day!
9:34am • #1
959,487 Points 27 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

The only way to stay cool is go to the beach in NC>
9:35am • #2
1,471,437 Points 27 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks for sharing. Wish we were there. Maybe we should consider your area as a possible retirement location.

 Blooming for home buyers this summer.
9:38am • #3
1,980,564 Points 484 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Lovely and helpful for folks thinking of visiting your area. 

We've had a heat wave too.  I shot 100 skeet birds yesterday in 100 degrees.

Whew!!!
10:01am • #4
1,012,482 Points 84 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Excellent ideas for someone who either lives there or is planning on visiting...........I know where I'd be if I was there................the beach looks marvelous.

Thanks for the great ideas and pics.............enjoy all of those fun things and places.
10:06am • #5
953,188 Points 13 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Thanks for this post.  Many places are hot this summer, and this quite helpful.  Wishing you some cooler weather.
10:11am • #6
397,995 Points 45 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Amy,  The HVAC folks are working overtime right now trying to keep all the AC's working.  Maybe they'll get the one in your office fixed today.  Meantime, enjoy the air you're sucking in from my side and the warm breeze that fan is blowing around.

Stay Cool!
10:34am • #7
909,258 Points 94 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Well deserving of a featured post Amy! I so need to take a trip to the Crystal Coast this summer. And now I know exactly what to do when I'm there!
1:36pm • #8
154,608 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Amy. good post. Great ideas, especially for the kids.
1:55pm • #9
166,409 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

These are excellent ideas Amy - thanks!
2:57pm • #10
683,969 Points 107 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Melissa - I think you are right...We are gonna have a long, hot summer!

Harry - Absolutely, You can't beat the coast of NC

Roy - The Crystal Coast would be a wonderful place to retire!  If you ever do decide to visit, let me know.  I'd love to meet you in "Real" Life.

Lenn - You are a better woman than me....I can't stay out in the heat unless water is involved!

Roger - My family and I enjoy the summers here...to the fullest.  Maybe you can come visit sometime and we can chill on the beach together!

 
3:24pm • #11
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Ron & Alexandra - Is it any cooler for you guys on the opposite end of the country?

Marian - You know the only time for an AC to break down is during a heat advisory.  Not too bad with the fan and...Oh man, the power just went out at my house...Thunderstorms.  We sure do need the rain tho'.

 
3:35pm • #12
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Craig - You should come visit sometime...soon!  We would love to see you on the Crystal Coast, and bring Laura with, there are tons of things to do! 

Ted- Thanks for stopping by, you are right...Kids never seem to get bored around here!

Betsy - Thanks, Stay Cool!
4:23pm • #13
491,804 Points 52 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I cooled off just reading your post!  Great job introducing the area to newcomers.
7:47pm • #14
1,120,527 Points 25 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Amy, very COOL localism post and well deserved feature.  Need to revisit this area again!
8:59pm • #15
JUN
26
2010
397,995 Points 45 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Amy, Here's number 11:  Drink lots of Root beer floats.
8:44am • #16
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Sounds like a good time Amy, I'd love to hang on the beach with you and the little guy............hubby  and Mom too.  A "Featured" post..............nice!  Congratulations.
9:36am • #17
JUL
26
2011

Check out the indoor & outdoor programs the Aquarium has too Amy! My guys (even the big ones) just had a great time snorkling off Radio Island with them. Tim, who's 12, has also learned to surf fish and actually fed the sharks at the aquarium. They have tons of programs for all different ages!
Brenda Roney
1:39pm • #18

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