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2026 New Bern Educational Activities Guide

Crew Bern, A riverside retreat located o...

Welcome to the Crew Bern House, a riverside getaway located on the serene banks of the Neuse River. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or a fun-filled adventure with friends & family, our comfortable river home offers the ideal blend of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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,'...

LOVELY WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE WITH DOCK, K...
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The Wacky Turtle is an refreshed, striking two story townhouse with it's own dock on a delightful canal. Bring your fishing rod! Tie up your skiff or modest fishing boat on your own dock. This gorgeous home is in a "Norman Rockwell" like community...

  • 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.

Golf, country clubs, and beaches

The property has a gorgeous dining room set up for friends and family gathering then enter into the huge livingroom with giant windows and a humongous tv for entertaining. Then a elegant kitchen with stainless steel appliances for cooking many yummy...

  • New Bern
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Havelock Tourist and Event Center

The Havelock Tourist & Event Center and Marine Corps Aviation Exhibit, located just off of US 70 and close to the Havelock Chamber of Commerce is a must-stop for travelers who are new to this region of the Inner Banks. Stocked with military...

Sunflower Smile

Sunflower Smile is a private lot in a wooded area with a big impressive field in front of it. It is conveniently located 4 miles from the Havelock Walmart and the Cherry Point back gate. It is about 30-40 mins. from Emerald Isle or Atlantic Beach...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...

The Attmore-Oliver House is a unique destination on a historic Downtown New Bern walking tour, and is a stately 1790 home that has been transformed into a small museum, as well as the home base of the New Bern Historical Society administrative...

A tempting spot for both art lovers and history buffs, the Bank of the Arts is an eye-catching site in downtown New Bern that’s as renowned for its impressive façade as it is for its wealth of ever-changing attractions and activities.

The John Wright Stanly House is a unique stop along a historic New Bern exploration, and is a stately 1780s home that was designed by the same architect who created Tryon Palace, found just a block or two away.

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.

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.

Visitors exploring downtown New Bern can’t help but notice the impressive City hall which looms over the city landscape. This unmistakable landmark, which still serves as the home of local government offices, has a unique story and history...

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.