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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Beachwalk 202, Oceanfront Condo in Pine ...

Come soak up the sun along the North Carolina Coast! Savor a marvelous vacation in this beachy 3-Bedroom, 3-Bath Oceanfront Condo! Spend hours leisurely calming on the beach, by the community pool, or around the grilling area when you stay at...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps...

Sitting a short walk from the beach, this Emerald Isle vacation rental promises calming days spent on North Carolina's shores. Outdoor adventure can be found at Hammocks Beach State Park where you can discover sand dunes or rent a kayak for a day on...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Blondie East, Oceanfront Duplex in Emera...

New Features:-New floor-Reverse osmosis water filter (no bottled water needed)-Lift Chair-Motorized recliner in one bedroom for those who can't sleep in a bedBlondie East is the East side of a duplex on three living levels. Located oceanfront on a...

  • 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...

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.