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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Beautiful Sound Side Home w/Private Beac...

Tucked away in the coastal community of Pine Knoll Shores, this pretty 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental offers the ideal blend of relaxation and coastal adventure. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the home features an elevator...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Peppertree AB condo in prime location wi...

Two bedroom, two bath condo with a roomy living area and full kitchen and washer/dryer. Resort amenities include multiple swimming pools, sports courts, resort activities, miniature golf, and, of course, beach access. All the amenities of home...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

Beachwalk 302 - Oceanfront, 4 Bedroom, 4...

Welcome to Beachwalk Condominiums—an oceanfront gem located in the relaxing beauty of Pine Knoll Shores. Perfectly located for family getaways, this peaceful complex offers direct beach access and is just a short drive from top local attractions...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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.