Famous Restaurant

The aptly named Famous Restaurant has built a reputation over the years as New Bern’s go-to destination for delicious Greek and Italian fare, and the eatery still wows the crowds with plenty of budget-friendly and...

Gina’s Pizza

With delicious pizzas and attractive prices, Gina's Pizza has developed a reputation as a popular place to go for easy, no-frills Italian fare that’s always a crowd pleaser. Located on the edges of the downtown...

La Casetta

Situated just outside of the heart of the historic district, food lovers can enjoy a taste of Sicily without ever leaving the Inner banks with a visit to the acclaimed La Casetta Italian Cuisine restaurant. Now offering...

La Rosa Italian Restaurant

Take a trip outside of the heart of downtown New Bern to uncover this gem of an Italian restaurant that’s an easy drive away from the historic district. La Rosa Italian Restaurant is a popular local destination...

Mario's Pizza New Bern

For a quick and easy lunch in between New Bern shopping destinations, to a delivery or take-out meal that everyone in the family will adore, there’s a lot to love with every visit to Mario's Pizza New Bern...

Panichellis Pizzeria

With an extensive menu that lends itself well to both dine-in Italian feasts and take-home family meals, Panichellis Pizzeria is a great destination for Italian fare cravings of all varieties. Located just slightly off...

Paula’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Dive into a taste of Italy and sample a menu that everyone in the family will enjoy with a visit to Paula’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Featuring a warm and cozy atmosphere that’s ideal for the filling...

Savage's Wood Burning Pizzeria

Satisfy a craving for big Italian fare without ever leaving the borders of downtown New Bern with a visit to this New York-style pizzeria that has plenty of flavor to go around. Savage's Wood Burning Pizzeria features a...

Thirty Seventh Street Pizzeria

Satisfy a craving for a grand Italian feast without breaking the budget with a visit to New Bern’s own Thirty Seventh Street Pizzeria. Located in the downtown area, and nicely easy to reach for visitors throughout...

Island Express Ferry Service

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 link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.

Lookout Cruises

Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.