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2026 New Bern Picnicking Guide

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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
Colony by the Sea 110 2BR/2BA Oceanfront...

Welcome to your ideal beachside escape! This roomy, freshly modernized 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers impressive ocean vistas and a sizable private balcony—ideal for appreciating the sights and sounds of the coast.Inside, you’ll find brand-new...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Nauti by Nature| Easy beach and Pool Acc...

Welcome to Nauti by Nature at Pebble Beach, your coastal hideaway in handsome Emerald Isle! This newly refreshed 1BR condo features a roomy king suite, full kitchen, and comfortable queen sleeper couch. Unwind on the screened porch or savor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.