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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Enjoy fall in the best way! Come to the ...

My wife and I invite you to view our home and hopefully make it your summer stay. Our home is in impressive location, set back from the street and surrounded by mature trees giving a private feel, but only a short walk to the beach. The land mass...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Waterfront Vacation Rental Home on Newpo...

Explore the impressive coast of Beaufort from this vibrant, waterfront bungalow that promises plenty of fun in the sun and opportunity for adventure! During your stay at the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental, walk through the salt marsh trails...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Serenity Shores - Oceanfront House, 5BR,...

Serenity Shores, the ultimate in relaxation, is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath oceanfront home located in Pine Knoll Shores. Unwind by the oceanfront pool and deck or on the furnished covered balconies, where you can breathe in the Carolina salt air and...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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.