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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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Bogue Shores Poolside Studio: Marina Access & Room for the Boat!Appreciate the ultimate Crystal Coast vacation at Bogue Shores Unit 201. This second-floor studio overlooks the pool and offers rare amenities for water sports enthusiasts, including a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beaufort Pad w/ Patio: 3 Blocks to Water...

Sunny days and sandy shores are calling you to this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental home in the beloved town of Beaufort! Spend your days splashing around at Radio Island Public Beach, exploring Front Street’s stores and eateries, and hitting...

  • Beaufort
  • 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...

My Happy Place  overlooking  intercostal...

Appreciate sitting on the screen porch watching the boats coming in and out … short walk to beach access… eateries close by … striking vistas of the inter coastal waterway / gorgeous sunsets on the sound

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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.