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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Sand, fun and those oh-so-perfect Crysta...

Savor the ocean view from one of two porches with vistas of the sea and the pool. The condo has been refreshed to feature modern, clean touches and accents to give you a sense of really getting away form it all. Appreciate a beer on the porch as you...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Just For The Halibut \nOcean Front Stay\...

West Side 3 bedroom (5beds) 2 full bath. Sleeps 8. Entirely outfitted kitchen. Ocean Front duplex. You can sit on our back porch rain or shine and watch the dolphins swim by. Fridge, dishwasher, and washer dryer available in unit. We have surround...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Glori West, Oceanfront Duplex in Emerald...

You will be sure to savor the Ocean at Glori West! This 3 Bedroom, 2 Full-Bath, 1 Half-Bath direct Oceanfront Cottage has the vistas you've been begging to see. High Speed Wireless Internet Included!Level One homes the Kitchen, Dining Room and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.