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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Emersands, Oceanside House in Emerald Is...

Emersands is a 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Home on a very private wooded lot and only 2 homes away from the ocean! With painless walking distance to the beach this subdivision also has private Oceanfront parking & a deck for residents and guests! Along with 2...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pool Table, Arcade, Fenced-in Yard, Fire...

This elegantly modernized, PET FRIENDLY, home is packed with amenities including a pool table, arcade, movie room, massive outdoor deck, fire pit, fenced-in back yard, boat parking, and a private community boat ramp! Ideally located between Atlantic...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

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Appreciate The Short Walk to The Beach Access From The Charming Mills Cottages. With the Convenience of Outdoor Showers and Bathrooms at the Beach Access.Principal Queen2nd Bedroom- 2 Twins *2-3 WEEK RENTALS WILL CHARGE 1 1/2 FEES FOR LINENS ...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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.