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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
Oceanfront 1st Floor Walk-Out w/ Ocean V...

FEATURES: Four season oceanside resort for year-round fun with indoor/outdoor pools and whirlpool tubs, kiddie pools, lighted tennis courts and pickleball court, exercise room, basketball court, racquetball courts, saunas, clubhouse with snack bar...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Modernist Waterfront House near Historic...

The Shorely Temple is a roomy mid-century waterfront getaway mins. from historic Beaufort, North Carolina. It's funky red exterior and modernist design make for a memorable and calming hideaway on the North River. Savor beautiful sunrises from the...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Cottage at Pine Knoll Shores (Pet Friend...

Cottage at Pine Knoll Shores is a welcoming coastal getaway designed for comfort, convenience, and effortless beach living. Located in the peaceful, family-friendly community of Pine Knoll Shores, this single-story vacation home offers an ideal...

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

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.