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Pristine Cottage w/ Access to the Trent ...

Welcome to your pristine escape in splendid New Bern! This 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental bungalow is tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood just steps from Trent River. Unwind in the comfort of a entirely equipped home featuring a full...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Spacious ocean view duplex with balcony,...

Perched alongside the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk, sits this four-bedroom duplex! Under the enchanting North Carolina sunshine, appreciate taking warm walks along the sand or simply sitting on the ocean view balcony with your favorite drink in hand...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Oceanfront Elegance w/Private Beach Acce...

Savor comfort, style, and unobstructed ocean vistas in this elegantly refreshed 4-bedroom, 3-bath beach home, ideal for families or couples traveling together. With 2 King beds and 2 Queens, this home comfortably sleeps 8—linens included for a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

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 Historical Society administrative...

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 attractions and activities.

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.

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.

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 a unique story and history...

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.