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2025 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Starfish DOG-FRiENDLY in the Historic Di...

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms / Two Blocks from the WaterfrontWelcome to our Starfish Cottage! Starfish Cottage is newly refreshed and has two bedrooms and can accommodate five people – One bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bed and the Master bedroom...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Sandy Paws, Oceanside House in Emerald I...

Sandy Paws is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, home that is waiting for you! Located in Emerald Isle, this home is a great spot for your Crystal Coast Vacation! Sandy Paws is only 5 homes back from the beach! This is sure to allow for privacy...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

The Beach Shack - walking distance to be...

???? V A C A T I O N ???? R E N T A L ????Adorable little beach shack located in Atlantic Beach, NC. Quaint little 2 Bedroom, one with twin bunk beds and the other with a twin and full bunk bed. Living room has a couch for additional sleeping...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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.