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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Salty Haven - Endless Views - Beachfront...

Endless ocean vistas at Salty Haven in Indian Beach — about 3,600 square feet with seven bedrooms, ten beds, and five baths, sleeping 16+. Oceanfront pool (heat available), private beach access, and a game room with 85-inch TV, foosball, and retro...

  • Indian Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Olde Towne Yacht Club 512

Located between Beaufort and Morehead City on Radio Island, Olde Towne Yacht Club is a marvelous place to spend your next vacation! This condo complex has the best of all worlds being close to historic Fort Macon State Park, the striking town of...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 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...

Deep Water Canal, Fish from Dock, Walk t...

If your ideal trip includes boating in the morning, beach time in the afternoon, and chilling by the water at nighttime, The Beach Barn is set up for exactly that.At 34 North Vacations, we take a different approach than typical property managers...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...

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.

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...