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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

3 Mins to DT | Pickleball | Hot Tub | Ga...

Feel the ideal blend of historic appeal and modern comfort. Located in a serene and impressive neighborhood, our attractively appointed home is just a short 5-min. drive from downtown New Bern, offering you simple access to the city’s vibrant...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Pinecliff Recreational Area

The Pine Cliff Recreation Area can certainly serve as a lovely picnic venue, a wide open area to take the pets out for a well-deserved walk, or simply a scenic locale to take a mile hike through sections of the Croatan National Forest.

Charming 1-bedroom apartment in enchanti...

New Bern is waiting for you at this 1-bedroom apartment. This fabulous space features a comfortable living room with a full bed, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. Guests can appreciate the calming ambiance of the queen bed in the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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
Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...

Charming 3-bedroom house in welcoming Ne...

Welcome to our simple and comfortable 3-bedroom home, ideal for those who appreciate a no-fuss stay. Located in a peaceful neighborhood just mins. from downtown New Bern and the hospital, the home offers cozy beds, a completely equipped kitchen for...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Bath, NC

The small community of Bath hasn't changed that much since it was officially established in 1705, and locals and long-time visitors wouldn't have it any other way. The small town, barely over a square mile in area, hugs the waterfront of the Pamlico...

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...

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...

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.