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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Oceanfront, First-Floor Condo with Balco...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Sit down and take a load off in this handsomely furnished, oceanfront condo at Sands Villa Resort! Sands Villa 121 is located on the first floor of this charming, oceanfront...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Heverly House Retreat, walkable to the b...

Welcome to your ultimate beach haven! This charmingly modernized home in Emerald Isle has been thoughtfully designed to offer a opulent, comfortable, and convenient hideaway. With premium amenities, modern finishes, and plenty of space for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

Dock Holiday, Oceanview House in Atlanti...

Dock Holiday is a beautiful 3rd-row oceanview home in beautiful Atlantic Beach, filled with light, color, and comfort. The home is gorgeously furnished and features a convenient location within walking distance to two beach access points. You can...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 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...

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.