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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Oceanfront Condo with best community ame...

Welcome to Summer Winds A-414 – A Top-Floor Retreat with Sound Vistas and Exceptional ConveniencesPerched on the 4th floor of Building A, Summer Winds A-414 offers a calming and well-appointed escape with sound vistas from the entry and one of the...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Relax and Recharge at This Spacious 4-Be...

Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway! This handsomely maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers everything you need for a calming coastal vacation. With 2 king beds and 4 twin beds, there's plenty of space for family or friends—linens...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Harbor Lights, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Harbor Lights is just the Oceanfront Cottage for every Newcomer and Seasoned Beach Bum! This 4 Bedroom, 2 Full-Bath Cottage is the right place to escape the busy life of the world and savor a vacation on the beach of the Crystal Coast. Walk right...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to 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.