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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Soundview Lookout: 4BR, 3.5BA House near...

Get ready for relaxation at Soundview Lookout! This Soundside 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath coastal getaway located in the marsh oaks is designed for rest and fun, offering a welcoming blend of modern style and coastal appeal while the location is ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Spectacular views from this 2nd Row East...

Duplex, 3 BR, 2 B. K * K * D, S. Island Club linen service with beds made. Spectacular vistas of the ocean from the additional-huge decks with plenty of comfortable porch furnishings for sunbathing. Located directly across from a beach walkway ...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Once Upon a Tide: FULL RENO for 2026! Oc...

Full Reno Completed 2026Same great accommodations and experience with tons of upgrades! DIRECT OCEANFRONT TOP-FLOORING CONDO (Building E)Linens IncludedCLEANED WITH EPA-REGISTERED DISINFECTANT AFTER EACH RENTER :) Overview: Sleeps 6-8*New LVP floor...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

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...

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.

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...