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2026 New Bern Educational Activities Guide

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An Emerald Breeze, Almost Oceanfront Hou...

New:- New luxury vinyl planks throughout the home.- New stove- New dishwasher- New ecobee thermostats- New main living room, dining room and bar lightingFavorite Features-Amazing Ocean Vistas!-5 Minute Walk to the beach!-Awesome private ocean view...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Newly Renovated, 1 min walk to beach, 3r...

This 3rd row oceanside duplex is freshly refreshed and ready for your beach vacation. This upper level unit is so close to the beach you can hear the waves crashing from every room. A short one min. walk and your toes are in the sand! The best part...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Sound Views, Ocean Peeks + 2 Living Area...

This beautiful coastal townhome offers the ideal mix of comfort, space, and water vistas—ideal for a calming Emerald Isle hideaway. With a reverse floor plan, two living areas, and multiple decks, there’s plenty of room for everybody to spread...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

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...

John Wright Stanly House

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.

North Carolina History Center

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...