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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

Love Nest on the Neuse in the heart of h...

Escape to this calming studio in photogenic New Bern. This comfortable getaway offers a peaceful ambiance for guests to relax and relax. With essential amenities, King size memory foam bed, WiFi, mini frig, microwave , Keurig and hair dryer. Your...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Bath, NC History

European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690's led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away--at Ocracoke Inlet.

Charming 3-bedroom house in quaint New B...

This appealing 1,062 sq. ft. single-story home in New Bern, NC, offers three comfortable bedrooms, a half and full bath, and a welcoming living area with a Roku TV. The open kitchen features granite countertops, essential appliances, and a dining...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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,'...

Circa 1810 Home - Downtown New Bern Hist...

This unique historic home was originally a dependency to the enormous Coor-Bishop House located a half block away, where President James Monroe stayed in 1819 while touring the South.The home contains two huge bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and new...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Beautiful 2 bedroom condo in the resort ...

All new furnishings, artwork, paint and floor for this handsome 2 bedroom , 2 bathroom condo overlooking the lake. This is within walking distance to the onsite recreation center. Recreation center membership is included during your stay. There are...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

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...

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.