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2026 Creswell Activities Guide

Private 3BR Historic Farmhouse near down...

Come stay at our historic New Bern farmhouse, constructed in 1870, on our family farm. The home is only five miles from Tryon Palace and at the end of a tree-lined drive. The farmhouse has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a full kitchen, an office...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Washington, NC History

Explored in the late 1500s it was finally settled in 1690. James Bonner started the town on his own farm in the 1770s. After serving in the Continental Army, Bonner returned home and in 1776 renamed his town, originally called ''Forks of the Tar,'...

Wyndham Fairfield Harbour - 2 Bedroom

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in striking New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Belhaven, NC

The little town of Belhaven may be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it town, but Eastern North Carolina visitors who decide to take the long way home along US Highway 264 will be rewarded with a visit to a picturesque waterfront town that is filled with...

Historic District: Downtown New Bern

Step back in time with a stay at the Historic Hartsfield House, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom historic home in downtown New Bern. This impressive abode offers a unique blend of historic ambiance, modern convenience, and quirky decor. The home's layout...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Oriental History

What we now know as Oriental was first settled about 1870 by Louis B. Midyette. He took shelter in the area's natural harbor on the Neuse River and the mouth of Smith Creek when he was blown off course on his way to New Bern.

Brand New Studio in a quiet neighborhood...

Located in a rather neighborhood in New Bern, appreciate what this 1-bedroom studio has to offer. Awe inspiring Architecture with “1 of a kind” kitchen. Trust me… you have never seen anything like it. You’ve seen the rest, now stay at the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Washington, NC Guide

The town of Washington is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of North Carolina's Inner Banks due to its small town charm, incredible location along the Pamlico River, and eclectic blend of boutiques, restaurants, and attractions. This small...

Outer Banks Speedway

Visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed demons can...

The Pettigrew State Park, located off the main road in the small town of Creswell, is an idyllic mixture of nature, history, and recreation for the lucky visitors who stumble upon this relatively undiscovered treasure. Isolated and peaceful, the...

The Somerset Place story officially began in 1785, when Josiah Collins I, Nathaniel Allen, and Dr. Samuel Dickinson, three NC residents and co-owners of the Lake Company, purchased 100,000 acres of overgrown and swampy land adjacent to Lake Phelps...