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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Palm Cottage IV At The Grove, Oceanfront...

Come experience oceanside bliss at the newest exclusive locale in Atlantic Beach - The Grove! The homes at Palm Cottages at The Grove feature charming ocean vistas and countless upgrades including wood floors, Master Bedrooms, walk-out oceanfront...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Crystal View 104A - Oceanview 3BR 2BA Co...

Spend an striking week in the gorgeous oceanview community of Crystal View! This condominium complex offers its guests use of a great outdoor pool! Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, this complex is conveniently located just a short distance...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

NEW on program! Amazing Pool, Movie Room...

Welcome to State of Mind, your elevated getaway for relaxation, recreation, and quality time by the coast. Tucked in a peaceful corner of the Spinnaker’s Reach community and just a 5–7-min. walk from the beach, this thoughtfully appointed home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of 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 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...