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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Oceanfront Emerald Isle Escape w/ Privat...

Feel the ultimate beach hideaway at this 5-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental. With the sand and surf just steps from your doorstep, you'll have countless opportunities for sun-soaked adventures! After a day of exploring striking Emerald Isle Beach or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Cabin | Log Cabin+Suite·1-Min Beach...

Wake up at Cabin by the Sea and take your coffee for a peaceful 1-min. walk to a more secluded section of the beach—ideal for sunrise. Or appreciate glowing skies from the third-floor deck. This 5BR/4BA log-style cabin in Emerald Isle features a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Patty's Beach House, Oceanfront House in...

Patty's Beach House is a pretty oceanfront home in the heart of Emerald Isle! With 6 roomy bedrooms and 4.5 baths there is plenty of room for the whole family! An elevator is available from the Ground Floor to Level 1 (elevator does NOT go the the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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 popular destinations for a myriad...

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 for visitors and locals alike...

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 destination for wildlife fans of...

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.

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...