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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Salty Breeze - 2nd floor Oceanview

Escape to your ideal beach hideaway at this appealing oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas in Building 4—an ideal spot for a calming family vacation. Step out onto balcony off both the living room, where you’ll be treated to the calming sounds...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
 SEAS THE DAY at this beautifully update...

Our Southwinds complex has been refreshed with all new roofs, new rails, and new awe-inspiring decks!! We are a PREMIERE PARTNER on Vacation Rental By Owner (for those with the best records) -we at SEAS THE DAY pride ourselves on providing the best...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

The Griffin House, Almost Oceanfront Hou...

Welcome to The Griffin House, a striking nearly oceanfront getaway in pretty Pine Knoll Shores. This cavernous 4-bedroom, 2 full bath, and 2 half bath home is thoughtfully designed across two levels, offering both comfort and privacy — ideal for a...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 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...

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.