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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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2 Bed, 2 Bath Oceanfront Condo at Island...

***Updated 2026*** The Yacht Club is the ideal spot for your next beach hideaway! This cozy two bedroom, two bath oceanfront unit with a private screened in porch is located at Island Beach & Racquet Club. This property features many great...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Inviting Atlantic Beach Townhome ~ 1/2 M...

Savor your next oceanside escape when you book a stay at this inviting Atlantic Beach vacation rental! Located only 1 mile from the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk, the 4-bedroom, 4-bath multi-level townhome features all the basics — like a well-equipped...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Third-Floor Ocean-View Condo Overlooking...

This third-floor courtyard condo has a great view of the ocean! The primary bedroom has a queen bed and a 29-inch flatscreen TV. The second bedroom has two twin beds. The living room has a sleeper couch, a 32-inch flatscreen TV, and a DVD player...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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.