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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Oceanfront with Private Pool + Views of ...

Carolina Clipper West is a Oceanfront Duplex, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths. King * King * King * King * 2 Singles. Island Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Comforters with Toppers. Light and bright reverse floor plan with huge open concept...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Bass East | Oceanfront Half Duplex | Bea...

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 BathroomsBeds: 2 Queens | 2 TwinsAppreciate a memorable beach vacation at Bass East, an oceanfront half duplex offering impressive vistas and direct beach access — ideal for families looking to relax and recharge by the sea.This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Southern Tide at Sound of the Sea-Views,...

Welcome to Southern Tide, a classy and roomy townhome located in the gated Sound of the Sea community in Emerald Isle, NC. Perfectly located just steps from the beach, this nearly oceanfront property offers sweeping ocean vistas, access to community...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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.

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.

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...