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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Condo Near Beach w/ Screene...

Indoor & Outdoor Pool Access | 2 Mi to Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier | Intelligent TV Make lasting memories and experience the Crystal Coast's gorgeous beauty when you stay at this vacation rental in Emerald Isle! Located just steps from sandy shores...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Splash of Lime West, Oceanfront Duplex i...

Do you take your vacation with a Splash of Lime? Well, you should! Splash of Lime West is an Oceanfront Duplex (West Side) with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths located in the beach town of Emerald Isle, on the Southern Outer Banks. Splash of Lime West has...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Charming 1BR Beach Condo – Your Home b...

We are able to offer reservations in weekly increments with arrivals and departures on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. Escape to this striking 1-bedroom condo at Place at the Beach III, just steps from the sand and surf. Ideal for couples or modest...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

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...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.