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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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3BR + Loft, Walk to Beach, Porch Swing &...

Charming Soundside Cottage in Gated Royall Oaks – Walk to the Beach! Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the private, gated community of Royall Oaks (off Coast Guard Road), this elegantly furnished bungalow has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocean Club F204, Oceanfront Condo in Ind...

Ocean Club F204 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Oceanfront Condo overlooking the pretty Atlantic Ocean! Additional flex space adds to the ease of accommodating your family, couples and kids alike! This attractively decorated condo has great vistas of the...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

3 NIGHT MINIMUM! Gorgeous Ocean Side Con...

Superb location with private access to sandy beaches for sunbathing or 2 on-site swimming pools.Principal Bedroom - Kind2nd Bedroom -QueenSleeper Couch- Queen *2-3 WEEK RENTALS WILL CHARGE 1 1/2 FEES FOR LINENS & CLEANING PRICE WILL NOT REFLECT ON...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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.