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2026 Nature Spots Guide

Turtle Time Groove

Freshly refreshed 3BR/3BA waterfront home in New Bern, NC. Sleeps 7 with a king, queen, and three twin beds. Savor a sizable dining table, sun porch off the master, and handsome creek vistas. Kayaks are included for exploring, and you can fish or...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Asa Biggs House

The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...

Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Dow...

This historic bungalow known as the Alston-Charlotte dates back to the mid 1700's and it is one of ten oldest existing homes in Historic Downtown New Bern. This rare bungalow style home is brimming with character and appeal. The whimsical backyard...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Renovated Rustic Charm!

Take it painless at this unique and calming hideaway. You'll stay in a private studio apartment attached to a bigger country home on a giant private lot immersed in the sounds of nature. Your private back deck overlooks a backyard full of ducks...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Oriental Hisory Museum

The Oriental History Museum is one of Oriental's "newest" attractions, and since opening its storefront doors less than a decade ago, the museum has welcomed thousands of visitors in search of an inside-look of Oriental's celebrated maritime...

Quiet Riverfront 3BR/2BA house with Spa,...

Escape to our serene river front getaway in New Bern. This short-term rental offers a river front dock, hot tub, master bedroom with a king bed, two full baths, a full kitchen, and sun room. Savor the convenience of additional golf cart units for...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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,'...

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...