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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Stunning Ocean-view Emerald Island Home ...

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  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
SOUND FRONT+CUSTOM HOME+3 BEDROOMS+POOL+...

Absolutely handsome inside and out! Boasting the style of the Riviera, our home is a one of a kind bespoke constructed architectural beauty. When looking for a home on the sound we searched far and wide; and then found this home, which was more...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Waterfront Emerald Isle Home w/ Dock Acc...

Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind beach vacation by staying at this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom duplex on the waters of Emerald Isle. Walk out to your boat parked at this vacation rental’s private dock and hit the water for a fun day of beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 100
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

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...

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.

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.