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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Outerbankers: Dog-friendly, a block from...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Ocean vistas, rocking chairs on the front porch, a back porch with additional chairs, outdoor showers, and painless beach access don't even scratch the surface of how ideal this...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2 Step - Beachside 3BR/3BA - Dog Friendl...

Escape to the calming shores of Emerald Isle, where relaxation meets the pristine beauty of the North Carolina coastline. 2 Step at East Summer Place is your gateway to the ideal beachside vacation.This cavernous and well-appointed vacation rental...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Seaside Villas 18, Almost Oceanfront Dup...

Escape to the ideal oceanside getaway at Oceanside Villas 18, a impressive Almost Oceanfront Duplex featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, thoughtfully designed for families and friends to relax, reconnect, and relax. Located in the peaceful Oceanside...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

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...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

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...

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.