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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Ocean Sands 204A, Oceanside Condo in Atl...

Ocean Sands 204A is a charming Oceanfront Studio Style Condo with 1 bathroom in Atlantic Beach. Just a short walk away from the handsome Crystal Coast beaches!Conveniences Include: Kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. You...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
????Spacious 5 bedroom Oceanside Pool Ho...

Renovated 5 bedroom home with pool sleeps 22 just steps from the beach. (Less than 5 min. walk) All new furnishings with luxury linens and all the amenities of home. Bedroom configuration as follows: #1 Master-King Suite#2 2 - Queen Beds#3 King...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Little Studio in fantastic Beaufort NC

Take it painless at this unique and calming hideaway as base near all the best that the Crystal Coast has to offer. Single car parking for this open concept studio with kitchen and full bath. Super peaceful, comfortable, clean and welcoming for a...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

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.

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...

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.