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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

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4BR w/ Private Pool! 2nd Row to Beach

Serenity West is a semi-oceanfront duplex – just one lot from the beach – offering extraordinary ocean vistas! Savor your private 15' x 30' chlorine pool (exclusive to the West side) and direct beach access. This well-appointed home has 4...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4BR Historic Home Located in Downtown Ne...

Historic Downtown | Constructed 1907 | 3,000 Sq FtDiscover the historic, meticulously preserved home, The Queen’s Bee, located in historic downtown New Bern, steps away from the Neuse River waterfront and 45 mins. from the local beaches. Our...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

A Gritty Palace - Oceanfront House, 5BR,...

A Gritty Palace is a striking 5-Bedroom, 4.5-Bath Oceanfront home complete with a private pool, hot tub, and elevator for your convenience. Each of the three primary suites features a king bed and a Jacuzzi, while the top floor suite features an...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to 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.