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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Bonnie Dune| 4BR Coastal Getaway

Highlights: Painless Walk to the BeachUpdated Kitchen2 Living RoomsGas GrilleOpen and Covered DecksHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerFull Size Washer and DryerHighspeed WifiIntelligent TVsDescription: Welcome to Bonnie Dune, a casual coastal hideaway located...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
VIP Beach Access, 3 BR House w/Linens, Y...

Appreciate your stay in the heart of Emerald Isle! Your stay includes access to a private gated oceanfront parking area with beach access and showers to wash off after a day in the sun! Savor a short walk down to the Sound to watch the sunset from...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Lazy Haven East-Oceanfront 1/2 Duplex  P...

PET FRIENDLY OCEAN FRONT 1/2 Duplex!! 3 bedroom, 2 bath oceanfront 1/2 duplex with expanded decks. Interconnecting doors make this home ideal for those wanting to be "together but separate" . Linens is 2 Queens, 2 Doubles and 1 Twin. Stackable...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 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.

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.