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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cot...

This classic beach bungalow is located just one block from the beach and Bogue Inlet. Being so close (3min walk) accepts for a convenient walk to splash and tan ocean side or catch world class red drum while fishing the Bogue Inlet! From the moment...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Second-Floor, Ocean View Condo with Balc...

The appealing Seaspray Condominiums, located on Atlantic Beach's handsome oceanfront, provide you with the vacation you've been waiting for. Allow yourself to drift away in the outdoor swimming pool or watch the kids romp in the kiddie pool. Take a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Beautiful Corner Oceanfront 3 Bedroom 2 ...

Absolutely handsome 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Oceanfront Corner Condo - AWESOME Vistas from Living Room, Master bedroom and 2nd Bedroom! 2nd floor with deck off the living room and master bedroom with BEAUTIFUL ocean vistas. Master Bedroom has a King bed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.