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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

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Island Beach & Racquet Club G106Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'This sound-side condo is a fast walk to the beach and two-and-a-half miles...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
The Fishermans Paradise with 45' Boat Sl...

Unwind in Beaufort at this amazing home. With 3 bedrooms including 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, this adorable property is ideal for families or groups of friends. Savor the convenience of private a 45' boat slip located just a few miles down the...

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

SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hid...

Beachfront GetawayThis beautiful 5-bedroom oceanfront single-family home, offering over 2,900 square feet of living space, is available for rent for the first time in multiple years. With two oceanfront master bedrooms and a cavernous downstairs...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

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.