Adventurous Souls Escape this Fall Along North Carolina's Crystal Coast

EMERALD ISLE, ATLANTIC BEACH, MOREHEAD CITY, BEAUFORT, CAPE LOOKOUT, N.C., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As millennials take center-stage in the world of travel and are spending less time in "major getaway cities" and instead exploring more remote destinations, North Carolina's Crystal Coast invites the young, restless and eager to experience new things, to visit America's favored Atlantic beach destination. Home to a multitude of autumn festivals, outdoor recreation and cultural possibilities, the Southern Outer Banks offers a one-of-a-kind fall getaway at a fraction of the cost, less crowds and cooler temperatures (www.crystalcoastnc.org).

Recently named one of the "10 Best Bucket-List Beaches" by USA Today, the Crystal Coast is home to a wide range of activities to suit any adventure junkies every need, from shark diving in the no. 1 dive destination in North American and partaking in the 12^th Annual Speckled Trout Fishing Tournament to exploring Beaufort, "America's Coolest Small Town," where the infamous pirate Blackbeard roamed, and indulging in true "fish to fork" dining at the 28^th Annual North Carolina Seafood Festival or the 3^rd Annual Craft Beer Festival, the Crystal Coast bids the perfect backdrop for days spent exploring distinguished local activities and attractions, including:

There's never a dull moment on the Southern Outer Banks, but instead, days filled with outdoor recreation, sightseeing and cultural possibilities -- all thanks to the wind and the waves -- a sampling of fall events worth marking the calendar for include:

September 2014

• Cycling for the Coast – Sept. 13
• "Beach, Boards & Brews" Music Festival – Sept. 13
• Atlantic Beach Saltwater Classic – Sept. 16
• 8th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament – Sept. 20

October 2014

• 28th Annual NC Seafood Festival – Oct. 3-5
• 12th Annual Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament – Oct. 18-Nov. 29
• 11th Annual Emerald Isle Triathlon – Oct. 18
• American Music Festival Concerts – Oct. 18
• Cape Lookout Albacore Festival – Oct. 24
• "Run Your BOOTY Off" – Oct. 25
• Carolina Kite Festival – Oct. 25-26

November 2014

• 3rd Annual Craft Beer Festival – Nov. 15

Along with a wide range of attractions and events, the Southern Outer Banks offer year-round affordable accommodations options from luxury to economy, ranging from mammoth beach mansions, known locally as "sand castles," and quaint B&B's to seaside cottages and comfortable condos -- a small selection of accommodations with starting rates:

Famous for 85 miles of shimmering beaches, crystalline blue waters and lush maritime forests, the Crystal Coast located along North Carolina's Southern Outer Banks remains the favored Atlantic beach destination of generations and represents one of the only remaining natural barrier island systems in the world. The South facing beaches course east and west, lending views of the dazzlingly bright sun rise to greet the day and then slip into the glistening waters for a stunning sunset. Consistently recognized with admired acclaims, the Crystal Coast has recently earned nods from Travel + Leisure, naming Beaufort one of America's Most Romantic Towns, in addition to other notable achievements such as "Best Spring Break Destination" by Outside Magazine and "Top 25 USA Wreck Dives" by Scuba Diving.

For more information or to book a fall getaway at the Crystal Coast call (800) 786-6962 or visit www.crystalcoastnc.org and www.facebook.com/crystalcoast.

SOURCE Crystal Coast Tourism Authority