2025 New Bern Activities Guide

The Attmore-Oliver House is a unique destination on a historic Downtown New Bern walking tour, and is a stately 1790 home that has been transformed into a small museum, as well as the home base of the New Bern...

A tempting spot for both art lovers and history buffs, the Bank of the Arts is an eye-catching site in downtown New Bern that’s as renowned for its impressive façade as it is for its wealth of ever-changing...

Bear Towne Escape Room offers three fun, themed escape room experiences in New Bern. Bear Towne's escape rooms are perfect for family, friends, corporate team building and date nights. The more your team communicates...

Beer lovers will find they have a home away from home when they take a trip to Brütopia – a cool little shop and tavern that features a wealth of local, regional, and worldly brews on tap. With an assortment...

Situated in the heart of the downtown New Bern region, the Cedar Grove Cemetery is a local landmark that’s a popular spot on many historical or even ghost-themed walking tours that wind through the downtown...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most...

Well known as New Bern’s family bike shop since 1977, Flythe's Bike Shop is the place to go for any and all biking needs in the Inner Bikes region and beyond. From perusing the shop’s line of top cycling...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

Mariners don’t have to venture very far from the waterfront to find everything they’ll need for a relaxed stay in the heart of New Bern, thanks to the conveniently located Galley Stores & Marina. A full...

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination...

The Greenwood Cemetery may be an often overlooked landmark in the historic town of New Bern, but it’s a unique and historic destination that has a collection of stories all its own.

The John Wright Stanly House is a unique stop along a historic New Bern exploration, and is a stately 1780s home that was designed by the same architect who created Tryon Palace, found just a block or two away.

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular...

Located just four blocks away from Tryon Palace in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bern, the New Bern Academy Museum presents a unique peek into the often tumultuous history of this small North Carolina town.

Visitors of all ages can celebrate the local arts scene and discover their own creative side at the wholly unique New Bern Arts & Wellness Center. Striving to be an oasis for folks who want to explore both their...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.

Visitors exploring downtown New Bern can’t help but notice the impressive City hall which looms over the city landscape. This unmistakable landmark, which still serves as the home of local government offices, has...

From swaths of decadent or eye-catching material to finish up a fashion forward project, to unique classes and events that will get anyone in a creative state of mind, the centrally located New Bern Fabric Center...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.

New Bern is one of coastal North Carolina’s many towns that is arguably best explored from an on-the-water perspective, and adventurous visitors and locals can find everything they need for an upcoming excursion...

Explore the scenic waters of natural New Bern with an adventure that is orchestrated by Stillwater Kayaks. Located at the beautiful Northwest Creek marina, which is next to The Resort at Fairfield Harbor, this adventure...

Spend a rainy or relaxing day in New Bern exploring a creative side with a visit to the downtown area’s favorite destination for creative minds. The Accidental Artist is a chic little pottery studio that allows...

Visitors on the hunt for a unique activity that everyone in the party will adore can unleash their inner artist at Wine and Design -a unique destination where creativity and delicious sips go hand in hand.  A great...