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Downtown New Bern Retreat • Full Kitch...

Located in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, this appealing 1-bedroom, 1-bath hideaway offers high-speed internet, full kitchen, and just steps from historic streets, waterfront vistas and local dining. Whether you're on a...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Joyner Cottage-Oceanside Home in Atlanti...

Welcome to Joyner Cottage, located along the illustrious Ocean Ridge. This striking second-row getaway has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, ensuring ample space for relaxation and rejuvenation. With beautiful vistas of the ocean just steps away...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

SeaSpray 225, Oceanview Condo in Atlanti...

SeaSpray 225 is a 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Oceanview Condo in the SeaSpray Condominium Complex located in Atlantic Beach.Bedroom #1 has a King Bed. Bedroom #2 has a Double/Double Bunk Set. Conveniences: 2 Flat Screen TVs with Cable, DVD Player. Central...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

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.