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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Broad Street Penthouse in Historic Downt...

Stay comfortably in New Bern at this incredible 2-bedroom apartment. The unit features a king bed suite and a double queen room, ideal for a restful nighttime. Guests can relax in the comfortable living room, which can be set up with two queen air...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Charming 2-bedroom Oceanside apartment i...

This property is in central Emerald Isle, private dead end street one block to beach access 1/2 mile east of Bogue Pier and painless walk or bicycle ride to stores and eateries. The apartment has 2 inviting bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Anchor's Away, Oceanview House in Emeral...

It is Anchor's Away as you set sail, release your troubles, and savor a fabulous vacation in the heart of handsome Emerald Isle! This cavernous home has a Reverse-Floor Plan, ocean and pier vistas and a private pool located in a maritime forest. The...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...