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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Sound Of The Sea West 503, Oceanfront Co...

Sound of the Sea West 503 is a Fifth Floor Oceanfront 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community.Boasting astounding vistas of the pristine ocean, savor the handsome ocean vistas from the Living Area or the Covered Oceanfront Deck with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Cabin by the Sea|1-Min Beach·Projector ...

Welcome to Cabin By the Sea, a beautiful beachside escape. Tucked among lush trees and surrounded by the calming sounds of birdsong, this appealing cabin offers a ideal blend of privacy and oceanside appeal. Savor peek-a-boo ocean vistas from the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

New to VRBO - Charming 3-bedroom Beach T...

Kick off your flip-flops and relax at a cheerful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome just steps from the handsome North Carolina Crystal Coast!Whether you’re chasing waves, building sandcastles, or soaking up sunset vistas, this bright and breezy getaway...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...