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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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 Inlet Cove Luxury Waterfront Townhome -...

Welcome to your waterfront escape at Sea Suite at Inlet Coves on historic Radio Island — a opulent, family‑friendly townhome with expansive ship‑watching vistas over the Morehead City / Beaufort basin. Ideal for huge families or groups of...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Poolside 1 bedroom 1 bath condo

Recent updates (finished in 2021) in this cute and comfortable 1 bedroom, 1 bath (2nd floor courtyard side) condo located at the Pebble Beach Complex. Bed sizes are 1 Queen Bed and a Queen Sleeper Couch. Condo has new Flat Screen TV's, floor and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Hip Newly Renovated Historic Riverside H...

The James Albert a restored 1900 home in historic Riverside New Bern and is pet friendly. Features coffee bar, 3 roomy queen bedrooms and dedicated work space, parking for 2 cars, complimentary street parking and upon request room for a boat or...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...

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.

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...