2025 New Bern Gifts and Specialty Items Guide

First time visitors should note not to ask for a Coke in the Inner Banks town of New Bern. The community has a proud history as the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola, and this claim to fame is celebrated at a number of locales around downtown, including the...

Anchored in New Bern, NC, has a lot to offer for locals and visitors.  Carrying a large variation of T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and Sweaters.  From artful gifts and jewelry to exciting and funny home ideas.   Anchored in New Bern...

Located in the center of the downtown area, and distinctive for its Swiss-inspired sign and accompanying awning, Bern Bear Gifts is a delightful little stop for area shoppers who want to celebrate the past and present of this historic town...

Sweet southern living is celebrated at Blue Magnolia – a charming little shop in the center of historic New Bern that is brimming with chic home décor, artisan pieces, and many other surprises and treasures to uncover. A colorful...

Everyone deserves a little paradise in their lives, and shoppers will find a heaping taste of the resort lifestyle and plenty of great times along the coastline with a visit to Calypso Cottage. Tucked away in a little shop that’s easy to reach...

Well known as New Bern’s family bike shop since 1977, Flythe's Bike Shop is the place to go for any and all biking needs in the Inner Bikes region and beyond. From perusing the shop’s line of top cycling equipment and gear, to signing up...

From music instrument rentals for local band or orchestra students to try, to stellar new instruments by the top brands in the world, Fuller's Music truly has it all. A fun destination for local and visiting musically-inclined shoppers alike, this...

Find the perfect gift, card or other little treasure to mark any special occasion with a visit to the established and always charming Jan's Hallmark Shop in New Bern. Situated just off the beaten path and easy to reach from both the downtown area as...

Discover a delightful assortment of apparel, jewelry and gifts with a bit of a southern inspiration with a visit to the charming Juliette's Boutique. Well known as a popular boutique in the heart of the historic district, this enticing little store...

Art lovers, fashionistas, and anyone with an individualized and creative sense of style will appreciate the bright and colorful goodies that are found at the Lula Balou boutique. Located in the heart of Downtown New Bern, this unique little shop is...

All the flavors and great tastes of North Carolina are waiting in the heart of downtown New Bern, thanks to the eclectic and always tempting Made in NC. A gourmet food shop that has tons of goodies and additional gifts from all corners of the state...

There’s a little something for everyone at Mitchell Hardware - a unique store in the heart of Downtown New Bern that has a rich history and a lot more than just the basics. Though visiting mariners will find everything they need and more to...

Treat everyone in the family to a few New Bern goodies – even the furry family members – with a visit to the Nauti Paws Pet Boutique & Bakery. This wholly unique store that’s tucked away in the heart of the downtown area has a...

From breezy apparel that’s perfect for the coastal scene of New Bern, to unique gifts that friends and loved ones of all ages will adore, Nautical Wheelers New Bern certainly has a lot to offer its patrons. Selling a variety of popular...

Life is truly good in New Bern, and fashionable visitors and locals alike can celebrate this mantra with a visit to the charming One World Shoppe. A sister shop of the acclaimed Surf, Wind and Fire outdoor adventure store, this unique boutique has...

With a stunning display of artworks and goodies that are individually designed and crafted by regional artists, Small Batch Graphics + Goods is the place to go to discover a gift or souvenir that is truly unique. Working with craftspeople and...

Young and young-at-heart visitors alike will be enthralled with the toys, games, books, and other little treasures that are on full display at the Snap Dragon toy store. Renowned as one of New Bern’s most beloved and wholly unique toy stores...

Find everything you need to outfit a home in true southern style with a visit to the Southern Chateau. This chic little shop on the edge of Downtown New Bern is stocked with unique home accents, décor items, and gifts that will add a little...

Art and craft aficionados of all tastes will find something to admire at Southern Persnickety – a unique shopping destination that showcases a wealth of talents from the New Bern region and beyond. Situated just south of the downtown area...

When it comes to the great outdoors, Surf, Wind and Fire has New Bern visitors and locals covered, regardless of their adventures in the Inner Banks. This all-encompassing outdoor company is situated in the heart of the historic downtown area, and...

Renowned as the place to go for “randomly inspired fun,” The Black Cat Shoppe is a distinctive and beloved addition to the New Bern shopping scene that will have visitors grinning from ear to ear. A novelty store at heart with an...

New Bern is historically a maritime community at heart, and visitors can celebrate this costal culture in style with a visit to one of the most popular maritime-themed shops on the downtown scene, The Boat House of New Bern. Featuring a wide variety...

There’s a little something special for every nature lover at Wild Birds Unlimited – a unique shopping destination that fits right into the wildly natural terrain of New Bern and the Inner Banks. With an array of items that birdwatchers...