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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Nash Cottage

Nash Cottage radiates coastal appeal and luxury with its prime location on acclaimed Ocean Ridge Drive. This gorgeous getaway features 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, offering ample space for relaxation and entertainment.Upon entering the first floor...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Third Floor, Oceanfront Condo with Excel...

With three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and access to fantastic, shared amenities that include outdoor pools, grilles, and elevators, this oceanfront condo is ready for you! Conveniences include a completely-equipped kitchen, an on-site...

  • 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...

Quiet Beachfront Location, Great separat...

Looking for relaxation? Come stay in our home and listen to the lull of the ocean. All bedrooms open to the ocean. Take a nap on the first floor loungers in the shade with the cool ocean breeze or sun yourself on the top deck. Two living areas...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

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.