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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle \

Located at The Point Emerald Isle. Painless walk to Two Beach Accesses. Great Sunrise and Sunset Vistas. Ocean and Sound Vistas. Off season Driving access. Fishing, or just weekend hideaway. Great access to Coast Guard road 2.5 mile walk, run, or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocean front Sands Villa, boat parking, i...

Oceanfront complex, Boat parking, Family ambiance, 3 elevators, outdoor pool, heated indoor pool. Condo is on the 5 th floor condo featuring a impressive beach view from balcony that is sunny in the AM and a very nice shaded in the afternoon. The...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 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...

2nd-Floor Condo in Oceanfront Location w...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Make your family's vacation memorable in this handsome, oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas in Atlantic Beach. This condo features all the amenities of home and all the amenities...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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.