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2026 Nature Spots Guide

Cozy 1-bedroom condo with fitness room o...

This New Bern condo features 1 inviting bedroom with a king bed. The living room offers a comfortable couch bed for additional guests. With heating, a completely equipped kitchen and stackable washer/dryer, guests will have all the amenities of...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Lou Mac Park

The Lou Mac Park, although easily one of Oriental's smallest parks, is also one of its prettiest and most inviting for water lovers of all varieties, locals and visitors alike. Located on the corner of Freemason St. and South Avenue, this park has...

Charming 2-bedroom townhome in delightfu...

Home away from home. Escape to this townhome in photogenic New Bern. This magnificant rental features 2 bedrooms with a queen and full bed, 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer, and essential amenities like AC, heating, WiFi, and a washing machine and...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Bath, NC

The small community of Bath hasn't changed that much since it was officially established in 1705, and locals and long-time visitors wouldn't have it any other way. The small town, barely over a square mile in area, hugs the waterfront of the Pamlico...

Harbourside Hideout

Welcome to our impressive studio condo, your ideal getaway for a comfortable and convenient stay! Located in a prime location, this modest yet beautiful space offers everything you need for a enchanting hideaway.As you step inside, you'll be greeted...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Oriental Harbor Marina

The Oriental Harbor Marina, located at the mouth of the wide open Neuse River, is a paradise for local boat lovers or mariners just passing through along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).

Downtown New Bern Retreat • Full Kitch...

Located in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, this beautiful 1-bedroom, 1-bath hideaway offers high-speed internet, full kitchen, and just steps from historic streets, waterfront vistas and local dining. Whether you're on a...

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

North Carolina Estuarium

The North Carolina Estuarium is one of the highlights of Little Washington's downtown scene, and for good reason. The 12,500 square foot structure, which has served as an educational center since it was first managed by the Partnership for the...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

Many visitors coming to the Outer Banks from the west or the south have most likely spent a chunk of their journey driving right through the refuge, and unless they noticed the small brown signs along the way, may not have even noticed it. The...

The wetlands environment made available to the public by the Walk holds an unbelievable amount of information about the ways in which waterways affect the land. Wetlands are transitional zones between land and water. The water is usually near or...

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...

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...

Lake Mattamuskeet is the largest natural lake in North Carolina. It is a shallow body of water averaging only two feet in depth. It is 18 miles long, 5 to 6 miles wide, and contains about 40,000 acres.

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 on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.

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...