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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Pet Friendly Oceanside Townhome in Atlan...

Welcome to Barefoot Ventures, a roomy beach townhome designed for families and friends looking to appreciate the appeal of Atlantic Beach. Perfectly located just across the street from beach access, this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath rental...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
RG & Carole's Place: Updated beach cotta...

A dreamy Atlantic Beach getaway awaits at this comfortable coastal bungalow. Recently refreshed and furnished for family comfort, this sunny escape offers a convenient location less than a half-mile from the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk. Fort Macon...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

A Wizards Wynd - 4BR 2BA sleeps 8 - ocea...

Welcome to A Wizards Wynd! Appreciate delightful ocean vistas at this 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Oceanview home with private pool, located on a peaceful cul-de-sac,1 block from The Point in Emerald Isle! This handsome home offers a floor-plan with the main...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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.