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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Oceanfront East side of 1/2 Duplex with ...

Oceanfront Duplex, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Queen * Queen * Double, Bunkbed. Island Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Triple Sheeted Beds. Dishwasher, regular and Kuerig coffee makers, exterior washer/dryer (shared), 4 Intelligent TVs for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sunflower Smile

Sunflower Smile is a private lot in a wooded area with a big impressive field in front of it. It is conveniently located 4 miles from the Havelock Walmart and the Cherry Point back gate. It is about 30-40 mins. from Emerald Isle or Atlantic Beach...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Crystal Coast Getaway

This impressive 4-bedroom coastal hideaway offers beautiful vistas of the ocean and marina. Unwind and relax in the roomy living area, which features comfortable seating and huge sliding glass doors tray showcase the photogenic scenery. The entirely...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

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.