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2025 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Sunny, dog-friendly retreat with an outd...

Located within walking distance of the ocean, this three-story home is ready to welcome you to Bogue Banks - a impressive, 21-mile barrier island off the mainland of North Carolina.Boasting sunlit living spaces adorned with oceanside colors and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Marina Views, Walk to Beach: Atlantic Be...

Pool Access | Private Outdoor Space | Mariner's PointLet the adventure begin at this Atlantic Beach vacation rental — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo offering water vistas and a welcoming, open layout. Sip your morning coffee on the balcony as you map...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Steps to beach with views galore!

HIGHLIGHTS: Private hot tubOcean vistas and painless beach access2 Entirely equipped kitchensModern appliancesMultiple decks with seating and dining spaceOutdoor showerGas grilleWi-FiIntelligent TVsFull-size washer/dryerAmple parkingDESCRIPTION...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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...

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.

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.