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Water access tiny cabin, kayaks, dock, f...

Plenty to appreciate in a beautiful setting. You must be able to climb ladders to access sleeping lofts. 1 queen & 2 twin beds. Cabin has in-room full bath with toilet, sink and full size hot water shower. Bathroom is divided by a privacy curtain...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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.

New Bern Abode w/ Yard ~ 2 Mi to Neuse R...

Feel the outdoor adventure, rich history, and family fun that the riverfront city of New Bern has to offer with a stay at this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental home. Boasting a bright and comfortable interior, a location within proximity of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Down East Canvas and Gallery

The Down East Canvas and Gallery, located at the foot of the bridge in Oriental, is one of the Pamlico region's most interesting art spaces, with quite an unusual history to boot. With an avid collection that spans from the practical, (namely canvas...

River Retreat Condo: serenity with great...

Fairfield Harbour condo that overlooks the Neuse River and has painless access to Historic New Bern. Feel a wide array of attractions such as our colonial history and North Carolina's first capital at Tryon Palace; the birthplace of Pepsi Cola...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Pecan Grove Marina

The Pecan Grove Marina stands out among the marinas and boat slips that veritably overrun the small town of Oriental for three distinctive reasons: location, location, location. Set slightly inland from mile marker 182 along the Intracoastal...

2br Loft River Fun for the Whole Family!

Summary:New Bern, a gorgeous city founded in 1710, is home to Fairfield Harbour, a community located on the banks of the Neuse River. Fairfield Harbour offers an array of amenities, including land and water sports, river cruises, live entertainment...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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,'...

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

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.

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.

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...

Located just four blocks away from Tryon Palace in the heart of Historic Downtown New Bern, the New Bern Academy Museum presents a unique peek into the often tumultuous history of this small North Carolina town.

Visitors of all ages can celebrate the local arts scene and discover their own creative side at the wholly unique New Bern Arts & Wellness Center. Striving to be an oasis for folks who want to explore both their creative potential and overall...

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.