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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Charming 2-Bedroom Condo in Atlantic Bea...

Welcome to your ideal beach hideaway! This gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Atlantic Beach offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience. Located just steps away from the pristine sands of the Atlantic Ocean and a exhilarating pool, this...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
3rd floor oceanfront condo with balcony,...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Take in a pretty view from this third-floor, beachfront condo at The Shutters, an fresh complex that features direct beach access, an outdoor pool, and elevators for your...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Southwinds J12 in Atlantic Beach, NC

Discover the epitome of coastal living at Southwinds J12, a beautiful condo located in Atlantic Beach, NC. This calming getaway offers two bedrooms, two baths, and tasteful furnishings for a comfortable stay. With a completely equipped kitchen...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

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...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.