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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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“Classic Beach Cottage – Steps to Sa...

Escape to your classic beach hideaway just steps from the sand. This bright and breezy 3-bed, 2-bath home sleeps 6 with a mix of Queen and Twin beds — all made up for you on arrival. Unwind with a cold drink on the furnished deck, prepare family...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Magnificent Sandcastle ocean-front 7br, ...

Oceanfront sand-castle, 7 BR, 5 B. K * K * K * K * Q * Q * B (D down, S up). Five bedrooms offer pretty ocean vistas and four have private baths. This giant, majestic sandcastle offers upstairs and downstairs entertainment areas and two other...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Ocean View Condo – Pools, Tennis & Eas...

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Beach Vistas | Resort ConveniencesUnwind in this comfortable condo featuring 2 Queen beds and a Bunk bed (Double/Twin). Linens are supplied with beds made prior to arrival, making check-in simple and anxiety...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

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...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.