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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Atlantic Beach Ocean Front Condo Beautif...

Come and savor a calming and peaceful vacation in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina! This is a marvelous, oceanfront location with painless access to the beach and the Island Beach and Racquet pool and tennis & pickleball courts. There are eateries...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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 peaceful and well-appointed escape with sound vistas from the entry and one of...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Bogue Banks Beauty - Unit A: Updated two...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located within walking distance of the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk and miles of pristine sands in either direction, this refreshed, two-story vacation rental is a ideal option for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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.