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2026 New Bern Educational Activities Guide

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Isle Time: Pet Friendly 3rd Row Duplex i...

Welcome to your vacation beach hideaway in the private, gated Spinnaker’s Reach neighborhood! The neighborhood includes private beach access, a community pool (across from the beach access), as well as community access to Bogue Sound in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Beacon's Reach Oceanfront  4BD/4.5BA w/e...

This comfortable oceanfront home awaits you in the secluded sea to sound community of Beacon's Reach. It is a fabulous gathering place for family and friends. Many lifetime memories will be made here, and we invite you to join in the fun! Just...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Steps to Beach: Emerald Isle Home w/ Dec...

Stunning Ocean Vistas | Beach Gear Supplied | Foosball Table | 2,321 Sq FtA calming beach escape awaits at this roomy Emerald Isle duplex! Ideal for family vacations or group getaways, this vacation rental features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a game...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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.

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.

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...

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 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...