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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath Towels (incl. in price but optional)Beach ChairsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksWiFi throughout HomePack N’Play and Booster SeatSurfboard2 Kayaks (ramp to sound less...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Relaxing Getaway at Atlantic Beach

Welcome to Seas The Day Villa, your sunny Atlantic Beach hideaway! Just a short walk from the sand, this vibrant Crystal Coast home is ideal for families or groups looking for fun, relaxation, and plenty of space. The entirely supplied kitchen makes...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Summer Winds B-237, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds B-237 is a Second Floor 4-Bedroom, 2 1/2-Bath condo with the ocean, pool, and sound vistas.Total Linens: 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double, 3 Twins.5 TVs: Giant Intelligent TV with Cable in living room, Cable TV in the King Bedroom...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 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...

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.