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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Emerald Isle Indian Beach Pine Knoll Shores Atlantic Beach Shackleford Banks Beaufort Morehead City Cape Lookout Cedar Island Harkers Island New Bern
2nd Floor Ocean View Condo•Pet Friendl...

Settle into painless coastal living in this 2nd-story Ocean-View studio, styled with a calming, modern beach-inspired design and subtle retro appeal.Catch a glimpse of the ocean from your window, then wander through the private gazebo to a peaceful...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Silver Lining- Luxury Retreat in Dolphin...

HIGHLIGHTS:Sunday to Sunday during Summer months3rd Row home with a very short, convenient walk or golf cart ride to the beach access Bed Linens and Bath TowelsThe elevator that reaches all levels2 Refrigerators2 DishwashersIntelligent Mirrors in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Never Lost in Emerald Isle, NC

Welcome to Never Lost, a gorgeous new construction property in Emerald Isle. This modern getaway features a modern kitchen and living room, providing a classy and comfortable space for relaxation and entertainment. The cavernous layout includes 4...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...