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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Sunset Views & Easy Beach Access in Emer...

Feel serene coastal living with expansive ocean and sound vistas from multiple angles at this inviting 3BR, 2BA home. Sleeps 6 with two Queens and two Twins, all linens supplied and beds made for you. A wrap‑around deck and west‑facing sunset...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Contemporary townhome with patio, grill,...

Discover Beaufort's historic appeal from this walkable townhome. Stroll along Front Street's waterfront sidewalk while admiring the handsome homes and neighborhoods on your way to the 18th-century town center bursting with local stores, eateries...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Sweetwater, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

Sweetwater is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom oceanfront home located in the heart of Emerald Isle, making all of our spectacular local stores, eateries, and family-friendly activities just a short distance away.. This home is the ideal place to bring the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

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.