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5 Mi to Dtwn New Bern & Quiet Cove: Home...

Totally Fenced Outdoor Space | 22 Mi to Cherry Point | Explore Historic SitesFind your flow where the Neuse and Trent rivers meet at this ideally placed New Bern vacation rental. This home features a fenced backyard for effortless outdoor living...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Dune Alright, Oceanfront House in Emeral...

Dune Alright is a appealing 4 bedroom, 2 bath Oceanfront vacation home. This is one of the most inviting cottages on the beach. Relaxing furnishings and a wide-screen TV make the living room comfortable and cozy while you appreciate amazing vistas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Sandy Toes Beach House

Located beach side with simple beach access. A 3 min. walk and you are on the beach. This upstairs two-bedroom duplex is ideal for a couple or group, ready to relax! Striking vistas of the ocean and sound from the front deck. Very peaceful location...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.