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2026 New Bern Hiking Spots Guide

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Dune Magic, Almost Oceanfront House in E...

Feel Dune Magic at this 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath Almost Oceanfront Home only 3 homes from the ocean! Great ocean view from Level Two! Open and covered decks with furnishings and a short walk to the beach.Ground Level: Covered Parking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  High Cotton Cottage

We are into the fifth family generation appreciating this summer getaway for all ages. Featuring 6 full bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, everybody is comfortable. Two separate living/TV areas, main floor and basement make it nice when the kids want their...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

SUMMER DEAL! PRICE DROP ON THIS GORGEOUS...

This oceanfront complex is full of fun with the only outdoor pool with a waterslide in Atlantic Beach. Other amenities include sizable heated deep indoor pool, indoor hot tub & outdoor hot tub, pickle ball, ping pong, tennis & basketball courts...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

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.