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2026 New Bern History Guide

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

Feel laid-back comfort at this beautiful 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 completely equipped kitchen, a...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Victorian New Bern Vacation Rental In Do...

You can have a Victorian experience firsthand at this refurbished North Carolina apartment. Constructed in 1880 and refreshed with all the modern amenities, this vacation rental features antique furnishings, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, WiFi, and more. This...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Birthplace of Pepsi

First time visitors should note not to ask for a Coke in the Inner Banks town of New Bern. The community has a proud history as the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola, and this claim to fame is celebrated at a number of locales around downtown, including the...

Riverwalk to Downtown New Bern

Discover this century old 3-bedroom gem in New Bern. This home features 1 king bed, 1 couch bed, and 2 queen beds, ideal for a calming hideaway. With a jetted bathtub and shower in the 2 bathrooms, guests can relax and relax. The living room offers...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Jarvis Mansion

The Jarvis Mansion is a small and hard-to-find bed and breakfast located along a quiet portion of New Bern's main Pollock Street, just a block or so away from the scenic waterfront. The historic two-story white home, built around the turn of the...

Large 3 bedroom townhome with cable and ...

This three bedroom handsome townhouse style unit overlooks the Sand Castle Lake, and features all the amenities of home. This is the ideal unit for a family vacation. Appreciate all the animals and natural beauty surrounding the lake as you watch...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
New Bern Civic Theater

Visitors who want to take in a fantastically performed local show while admiring one of New Bern's many historical gems should make a date to attend a production staged by the New Bern Civic Theatre. With a role of a lifetime as one of Craven...

Jarvis Mansion

The Jarvis Mansion is a small and hard-to-find bed and breakfast located along a quiet portion of New Bern's main Pollock Street, just a block or so away from the scenic waterfront. The historic two-story white home, built around the turn of the...

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...

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.

Situated in the heart of the downtown New Bern region, the Cedar Grove Cemetery is a local landmark that’s a popular spot on many historical or even ghost-themed walking tours that wind through the downtown streets.

The Greenwood Cemetery may be an often overlooked landmark in the historic town of New Bern, but it’s a unique and historic destination that has a collection of stories all its own.

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.