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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Ocean View Home-Easy walk to beach/shops...

Very private 3 story, 5 bed, 3.5 bath home w/Ocean vistas and painless walk to the beach. The top floor has a king and a queen bedroom with vistas of the ocean, a twin room with vistas of the sound, & 2 full baths. The deck off the third floor...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Coral Cay - Oceanside home

Coral Cay is a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach home located in Emerald Isle. Just a short walk from the beach via the home's private beach path, this inviting getaway offers everything you need for a memorable Crystal Coast vacation. The...

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

Oceanfront 10 bdrm w/Pool/Elevator on Th...

The Pearl of The Point is the ultimate in Emerald Isle resort living. This rare gem offers exhilarating and sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Bogue Sound and the Channel. The generously sized 10 bedroom property with elevator and pool is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
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...

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.

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.

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...