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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Tommy's Bahama! in A Place At The Beach ...

Winter Weekend Getaway Alert! Indoor heated pool and hot tub! Book now for the summer to get your preferred dates!Tommy's Bahama is ready for your calming or rejuvenating vacation! A Place at the Beach has the BEST outdoor pool on the island, and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Keeper's Retreat, Townhouse in Historica...

Keeper's Retreat is a striking Beaufort Townhome located in the community of Beau Coast. It has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms and is located near some of the best eats the Crystal Coast has to offer - plus, it is just a short drive from Atlantic...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Diamond Girl, Oceanfront House in Emeral...

Diamond Girl is a handsome Oceanfront House with 8 bedrooms and 8 full baths, and a half bath. This home’s location in Emerald Isle gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has to offer including Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle and historic...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

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...

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.