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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Cozy Bungalow by the Neuse River-\

Located ideally along the Neuse river and only mins. from downtown New Bern, this warm and inviting sanctuary offers the ideal escape. Recently modernized from top to bottom with 3 full bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, Laundry, living room and...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sand Castle Village Townhome Family Fun ...

Summary:Feel a calming stay in this family-friendly 3-bedroom townhouse, offering the amenities of home. Savor the convenience of a full kitchen, complete with a coffee maker and blender. Benefit from resort conveniences including indoor and outdoor...

  • New Bern
  • 2 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...

Book your Beach Get-a-Way at family frie...

Beach Loving is a two-level home. The main level is bright and open, with 3 bedrooms and two full baths, a sunroom with new tile floor, an refreshed kitchen (new granite counter tops, gas stove and dishwasher), a dining table that sits up to eight...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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.