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Morehead City, NC, United States
May 21 — May 222
Morehead City, NC, United States
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Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Morehead City:$157/night
Cheapest price found:$55/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Friday
$94 - $231
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$110 - $202
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Top-rated Morehead City hotels

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814 Shepard Street, Morehead City, NC, United States
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$179
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4035 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC, United States
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$170
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Morehead City, NC, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$86
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Morehead City

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4035 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC, United States
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814 Shepard Street, Morehead City, NC, United States

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Where to stay in Morehead City

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About Morehead City

Overlooking the tranquil waters of Bogue Sound, Morehead City is a lively port town on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Its downtown area is clustered with buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, while the surrounding coastline is dotted with thousands of shipwrecks.

Things to do in Morehead City

Learn about the people, events and industries that have shaped the region at the History Museum of Carteret County, which lies in the heart of the Morehead City Historic District. Its exhibits include period clothing, textiles and furnishings, as well as military memorabilia and local artwork. Directly opposite the museum is Morehead City Depot Park, where you’ll find a pirate-themed playground.

Morehead City makes an ideal base for exploring Fort Macon State Park, which preserves the site where a Civil War battle took place in April 1862. In addition to touring the beautifully restored fort, the park is a popular destination for hiking and surf fishing. Soak up the views across the dunes, maritime forest and marsh on the Elliot Coues Trail or tour the historic Coast Guard Station.

The waters off the coast of Morehead City have been nicknamed the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” due to the 2,000 shipwrecks that litter the ocean floor. Join a local operator to explore the World War II tankers, cargo ships and German U-boat submarines, as well as fishing trawlers and an early-20th-century luxury liner. Several vessels have also been purposefully sunk to create fascinating artificial reefs.

Getting around Morehead City

Morehead City is around an hour’s drive from Jacksonville and Albert J Ellis Airport, which has flights to destinations across the United States. The much larger Wilmington International Airport is two hours away. Buses travel to Morehead City while renting a car gives you greater freedom to explore the region.

Facts about staying in Morehead City

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  • What are the best hotels in Morehead City?

    Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing is a very popular hotel in Morehead City with a score of 8.9 from 531 reviews. Hampton Inn Morehead City (8.1 from 544 reviews) and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Morehead City (8.4 from 643 reviews) are also highly rated Morehead City hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Morehead City Port?

    Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing is a hotel near Morehead City Port that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.9 across 531 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in Morehead City near Morehead City Yacht Basin?

    The most popular hotel near Morehead City Yacht Basin is Bask Hotel at Big Rock Landing, with 531 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.9/10.

  • How much do hotels in Morehead City cost?

    Hotels in Morehead City cost an average of $187/night, according to HotelsCombined data in the last 72 hours.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Morehead City?

    Over the last 3 days, Morehead City hotels have been found for as cheap as $85/night in searches by HotelsCombined users.

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