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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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3 Minute walk to the Ocean!

This completely refreshed and updated coastal unit is ready for you to appreciate the best of both worlds - the sound and the ocean! Savor the breeze on the deck or from the common spaces. Or just relax at the pool. Boats allowed (see additional...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Oceanfront/Poolside Summer Winds, ton of...

This oceanview, poolside condo is ideal for a fast hideaway or a week long family vacation. The amenities in the Summerwinds community are unlike any other in the area! Game room, Indoor heated pool, Gym, Grilling areas, Tennis Courts, Basketball...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Pet-Friendly Beaufort Home w/ Private Ya...

Intelligent TVs | Washer & Dryer | Fenced Yard | 3 Mi to North Carolina Maritime MuseumImmerse yourself in coastal elegance at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Beaufort with your adored ones and Fido! Exuding appeal, this getaway...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...