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2026 New Bern History Guide

Quiet studio

This studio is ideal for those looking for an upgrade from a traditional hotel. Located in a peaceful setting on the river, this unit has everything you need for a short or long stay. Coffee and all the essentials are included.

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Belhaven Memorial Museum

The Belhaven Memorial Museum clearly holds the title as one of the most distinctive and unique museums in Eastern North Carolina, with a collection that includes historical artifacts, scientific oddities, and everything in between.

Riverfront New Bern House: Gourmet Kitch...

Gourmet Kitchen | Neuse River Vistas | Outdoor Dining AreaDiscover the rich history of North Carolina when you visit New Bern and stay at this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental on the Neuse River. Watch the sunrise over the water from one of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Unique Restored Barn Rental Perfect for ...

Constructed in the 1940s, this unique barn rental is near the Croatan National Forest and provides guests access to the Neuse River. It is a calming glamping hideaway with all the amenities of home. The rustic ambiance is complemented by antique...

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

Charming 3-bedroom house with AC, WiFi, ...

Consider this home your home away from home while you visit New Bern. This striking property features 3 bedrooms, a comfortable living room with a couch bed, grandiose room with TV & wood burning fireplace and all the essential amenities like a...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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...

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...

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 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.

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.

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.

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...