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2025 Nature Spots Guide

Neuse River Front

The photos say it all. 1 acre on the water. Near Cherry point. Ranch style with plenty of water vistas. Appreciate kayaking, canoeing SUP and sailing. Hole home is available for 1 year minimum. Must pass background with Wheless and Wheless.

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
New Bern Battlefield Park

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.

Turtle Time Groove

Recently refreshed 3BR/3BA waterfront home in New Bern, NC. Sleeps 7 with a king, queen, and three twin beds. Appreciate a enormous dining table, sun porch off the master, and delightful creek vistas. Kayaks are included for exploring, and you can...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Cozy 2BR on Neuse River w/ Kitchen + Res...

Feel laid-back comfort at this appealing 2 Bedroom Condo at Sandcastle Cove, located along the spectacular waterfront in New Bern, North Carolina. Ideal for families or modest groups, this inviting getaway features a entirely equipped kitchen, a...

  • New Bern
  • 2 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,'...

  Waterfront 3 bedroom dog-friendly cott...

Visit “Roost on the Neuse”, a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom dog-friendly bungalow located on 2 acres on the Neuse River with a million dollar view. What makes this property unique is the location. It is only 8 miles from downtown New Bern and 30 miles...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Belhaven, NC History

Originally named Jack's Neck, Belhaven was once a bustling industrial town with a half-dozen lumber companies and a branch of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

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...