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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Large Townhome near Ocean - Pool - Atlan...

Martini Time – Your Relaxed Beach Escape Awaits!Kick back and settle into a modern, coastal townhome made for chill vibes and memory-making. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the patio or winding down after a beach day, Martini Time is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Nor Easter, Almost Oceanfront Duplex in ...

Nor Easter is an adorable 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom Oceanview Duplex (east side) beach getaway in the Spinnaker's Reach Community conveniently located just one home away from the community pool and beach access! You can take in great vistas of the beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

A Sandy Ridge, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Recently added sound system and 85" OLED T.V. for the theater room!A Sandy Ridge is straight out of a ideal dream. Landscaped and Decorated to everybody's enjoyment. A Sandy Ridge is a 8 Bedroom, 8 Full-Bath, 1 Half-Bath Oceanfront House. As though...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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.