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2026 New Bern History Guide

Wyndham Fairfield Harbour - 2 Bedroom

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in beautiful New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, ...

Welcome to our cavernous 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath waterfront river getaway on Brices Creek—ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, or simply calming by the water. You'll appreciate the huge acre lot in the outskirts of town with its...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oriental, NC

Many locals attest that Oriental is a "contagious destination," where vehicular travelers via the two lane US 55, or maritime travelers along the Neuse River or Pamlico Sound, tend to stop by for a night or two, and end up sticking around for an...

Tryon Palace, Neuse River, Birthplace of...

Visit this modern and unique resort sitting along the banks of the Neuse River. New Bern is a appealing and historic city. Fun Fact: Pepsi was invented here! You'll savor the bustling downtown scene, watching the sunrise over the rivers, the...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Havelock, NC

While the small town of Havelock is often overshadowed by its Crystal Coast neighbors, the city is nonetheless a prime waterfront retreat for eastern North Carolina visitors who want to experience the real everyday life of the Inner Banks. Home to...

Cozy 2-bedroom condo with a view of the ...

Escape to this terrific condo in gorgeous New Bern. This comfortable getaway features 2 bedrooms with a queen and full bed, 2 bathrooms including a calming jetted bathtub, and essential amenities like AC, WiFi, washing machine and dryer. Our place...

  • 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...

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.