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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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At the Beach: Third-row cottage with Vie...

This is a gorgeously refreshed third-row bungalow with partial vistas of both the ocean and the sound from the front and back decks. The primary bedroom has a queen bed and a ceiling fan. The primary bath features a enormous walk-in shower. In the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pierless Too, Oceanfront House in Atlant...

Pierless Too is an definitely spectacular Blue Pearl Home. Blue Pearl Homes are the best of the best featuring expertly-furnished and exceptionally-appointed decadent beach vacation units are draped like pearls all along our Crystal Coast.This...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Stunning dog-friendly coastal home with ...

Welcome to your ideal hideaway at Atlantic Beach, NC! This impressive dog-friendly home offers partial ocean vistas and is near the sandy shores. With a roomy deck furnished for relaxation, you can soak in the sun or appreciate a enchanting...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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.