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2026 New Bern Educational Activities Guide

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Spacious 5BR Home with Private Pool & Oc...

Feel generous space and ocean breezes in this 5‑bed, 4‑bath vacation home sleeping up to 10 with a King, 2 Queens, 4 Twins and a futon; linens are included and beds are made for you. Spend lazy days by your private pool, prepare in the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beautiful Beach Condo with ocean view an...

Southwinds is a Private Community with 2 Pools! Our unit has an ocean vistas from the deck and Sound View from Front Deck! We are on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. Sensational kitchen, baths, sleeps 5 comfortably.Living Room with flat...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

OCEAN FRONT WITH THE BEST OCEAN VIEWS.  ...

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTIONNEW DECK AND NATURAL STONE NEW POOL PATIO AS WELL AS RENOVATED KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS. I recommend that all renters take the optional insurance that Vacation Rental By Owner offers that will protect you if you need...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

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.

The John Wright Stanly House is a unique stop along a historic New Bern exploration, and is a stately 1780s home that was designed by the same architect who created Tryon Palace, found just a block or two away.

The Attmore-Oliver House is a unique destination on a historic Downtown New Bern walking tour, and is a stately 1790 home that has been transformed into a small museum, as well as the home base of the New Bern Historical Society administrative...

A tempting spot for both art lovers and history buffs, the Bank of the Arts is an eye-catching site in downtown New Bern that’s as renowned for its impressive façade as it is for its wealth of ever-changing attractions and activities.

Located just four blocks away from Tryon Palace in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bern, the New Bern Academy Museum presents a unique peek into the often tumultuous history of this small North Carolina town.

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.

Visitors exploring downtown New Bern can’t help but notice the impressive City hall which looms over the city landscape. This unmistakable landmark, which still serves as the home of local government offices, has a unique story and history...