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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Quiet Emerald Isle Beach Escape | Large ...

Welcome to Beachside Bliss, your ideal coastal escape tucked away in one of the quieter, more peaceful parts of Emerald Isle. This roomy, thoughtfully appointed beach home is the ideal home base for a calming hideaway with family or friends.3 Cozy...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Suncatcher, Almost Oceanfront House in P...

Suncatcher is a pretty Almost Oceanfront mid-century modern style home that your family will just adore to vacation in! Hitting the beach is painless, just located 2 tons from the ocean! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a open floor plan, has all...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Oceanfront condo with shared pool, dock,...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Tucked away on the spectacular shores of Atlantic Beach, discover the beautiful Dunescape Villas. Centrally located by the close by beaches, stores, eateries, and more, this...

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