Morehead City is a one-stop-shop to check off everything you need off of your social activity list. Whether you're craving fried seafood with little ones, watching blue marlin get weighed in at the Big Rock Landing weigh station, looking for the perfect gift or are wanting to enjoy a night out on the town with friends, Morehead City has all you need:

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• Enjoy fresh-caught seafood at a restaurant on the water, no matter if you're craving a relaxed and casual vibe, or a more upscale setting!

• Grab a craft cocktail at one of Morehead's coveted bars – some crowd favorites include Promise Land Market and Arendell Room, both located right in the downtown strip.

• Peruse the locally-owned shops full of beautiful gifts for anyone on your list. 

• Morehead boasts a wonderful array of local artists, from pottery to oil on canvas and jewelry. 

• Every year, Morehead City is home to the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, where boats from all over the world spend the week in a fight for the biggest fish. The weigh station is conveniently located right in the middle of Downtown Morehead.

• Hop on a charter and spend the day out at sea. If you're lucky, you'll come back to land with a bucket full of fish to put right on the grill!

• Take your own boat out for a day in the sun. Leisurely cruise up to the Morehead City Waterfront for lunch, then continue your journey to Shackleford Banks or Cape Lookout. 

• Would you rather relax at the beach? Hitting the sand couldn't be easier. Drive over the bridge to Atlantic Beach or Emerald Isle in just minutes.