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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Four bedroom home and short walk to the ...

This adorable island home has an open floor plan for family and friends to gather and relax. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a entirely equipped kitchen make it an simple place to stay in and prepare a meal for quality family time. Or, take a...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront 4BR, Spectacular Views, Beach...

Soak in the best ocean view at the beach from this inviting 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath oceanfront duplex, ideal for a calming family hideaway! With plenty of room, the home features 3 Queen beds, a Twin, and a Bunk (Double/Twin)—linens supplied with beds...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

OCEANFRONT Cottage with Covered Deck,  P...

Classic Carolina Oceanfront... not many left! Finest Deal for oceanfront available! If you want to come and stay ON the beach this is for you. We are located on an uncrowded part of Emerald Isle. This bungalow was constructed in the early 1970s by a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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.