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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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4BR 2nd Row Duplex w/ FANTASTIC Ocean Vi...

Treasure the impressive vistas from every level of Sea Winds-East; a second-row, semi-oceanfront duplex just one lot from the beach on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Savor DIRECT BEACH ACCESS via a boardwalk! This roomy home features 4 bedrooms, a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Heverly House Retreat, walkable to the b...

Welcome to your ultimate beach haven! This charmingly modernized home in Emerald Isle has been thoughtfully designed to offer a opulent, comfortable, and convenient hideaway. With premium amenities, modern finishes, and plenty of space for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Bella Blue, Almost Oceanfront House in E...

Bella Blue has the most extraordinary full ocean and sound vistas from front and rear decks. Great ocean breezes and sounds that can be heard while calming on the top entirely shaded decks. Full view of the beach so you can watch your family and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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.

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...