Bogue, NC

Tucked along Bogue Sound on the mainland side of North Carolina's Crystal Coast, Bogue offers a quiet, relaxed pace with plenty of room to spread out. Croatan National Forest sits right to the north, the water is just down the road, and Emerald Isle's beaches are only a short drive across the bridge. Highway 24 runs right through town, making for an easy commute to Jacksonville or Morehead City while letting you come home to a peaceful spot away from heavy coastal traffic.