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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Ocean View Condo on the 2nd Floor with W...

Welcome to your ideal hideaway at this impressive ocean-view condo in Atlantic Beach, NC! This family-friendly getaway offers a blend of adventure and relaxation, making it an ideal destination for everybody. With a roomy balcony and patio...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Salt & Light, Oceanfront House in Indian...

Salt & Light is a 9 bedroom, 9 full bath, 2 half bath oceanfront home located in the enchanting Sea Isle Plantation subdivision located in Indian Beach, North Carolina. This broad, freshly constructed home features 9 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 2...

  • Indian Beach
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Sun Life East - Oceanfront-Secluded-beau...

Oceanfront Duplex, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath. King * King * Queen * 2 Singles. Island Club linen service with beds made. This fresh property with its quality furnishings and décor gives an unbeatable vacation experience for your family and friends! The...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

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.