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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Isle Be Back - Soundfront with Pool - 3B...

You'll be saying "Isle Be Back" when you stay at this amenities-filled home on Emerald Isle!Soundfront 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath House with Private Pool and Sound to Ocean Vistas! The Sound is in your back yard and access to the beach is only 350 feet...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront home with direct beach access...

Ocean SplendorOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Located in the beautiful coastal town of Pine Knoll Shores, this cavernous beachfront home...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Oceanview @ Peppertree, great beach acce...

Renovated in 2020. 2BR, 2BA, Great beach access, indoor/outdoor pools, game rooms, activities, equipment units. Peppertree Resort in Atlantic Beach is a vibrant family resort with painless access from the mainland at Morehead City, NC. Safe and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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.