Hampton Inn Havelock is a beautiful three story hotel built in the spring of 2001. It is located on the west side of Havelock, only a few minutes from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and about twenty minutes from the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic Beach. In the opposite direction, you can visit historic downtown New Bern.
Take a trip to Asheboro, NC. Ashboro is also known as the city of the North Carolina Zoo. And that zoo, which you likely have not heard about, is...
You can check out the Nasher Museum in Downtow Durham, and if the weather is warm (and it usually is) stroll through Duke Gardens.
I've rented a cabin in Cowee valley mid October and inquiring about best drives/spots to see the fall colors. Thanks!