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2026 New Bern Educational Activities Guide

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Beach Front Resort w/ 150' Water slide, ...

Unit 287, courtyard / outddor pool side... gorgeous. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Ocean View Condo @ Beach Front Resort Condo offers a king bed in the master bedroom with private bathroom, two twin beds in the guest bedroom, a queen sleeper couch...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beautiful oceanfront 5 bedroom hiuse wit...

Oceanfront home just a few steps to the beach features a pool and elevator, this striking home offers a pleasant getaway for guests seeking comfort and space. With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, it’s ideal for families or groups. Five bathrooms...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Top Level 2BR Condo - Awesome Ocean View...

Appreciate gorgeous ocean vistas from this top-floor, oceanfront condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (K*2S). This condo comes with Wi-Fi, 3 TVs, and a washer/dryer for added convenience. Bedroom 1: A plush king bed ensures restful nights in the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...

The John Wright Stanly House is a unique stop along a historic New Bern exploration, and is a stately 1780s home that was designed by the same architect who created Tryon Palace, found just a block or two away.

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.

The Attmore-Oliver House is a unique destination on a historic Downtown New Bern walking tour, and is a stately 1790 home that has been transformed into a small museum, as well as the home base of the New Bern Historical Society administrative...

A tempting spot for both art lovers and history buffs, the Bank of the Arts is an eye-catching site in downtown New Bern that’s as renowned for its impressive façade as it is for its wealth of ever-changing attractions and activities.

Located just four blocks away from Tryon Palace in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bern, the New Bern Academy Museum presents a unique peek into the often tumultuous history of this small North Carolina town.

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.

Visitors exploring downtown New Bern can’t help but notice the impressive City hall which looms over the city landscape. This unmistakable landmark, which still serves as the home of local government offices, has a unique story and history...