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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Dune View|Indoor Pool·Beachfront·Hot T...

Escape to your ideal oceanfront hideaway! This attractively appointed condo offers impressive beachfront vistas, comfortable coastal décor, and all the essentials for a calming vacation. Savor a entirely outfitted kitchen, cozy living spaces, and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Seaspray 150 - 2BR/2BA w/ pool

Seaspray, located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, NC on the oceanfront is a family friendly resort like community with a pool and simple beach access. Condo #150 in the west side of Seaspray has a slight oceanview and a comfortable ambiance to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Spacious pool view 4BR townhome, short w...

Bring the whole family to "A Wave From It All" with tons of room for fun and gathering. This very well appointed poolside townhome has everything you need to savor your next family vacation in Atlantic Beach. It is a very short walk to the beach via...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 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.