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2025 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

2br Loft River Fun for the Whole Family!

Summary:New Bern, a striking city founded in 1710, is home to Fairfield Harbour, a community located on the banks of the Neuse River. Fairfield Harbour offers an array of amenities, including land and water sports, river cruises, live entertainment...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.

Waterfront Retreat

Welcome to your peaceful half acre waterfront getaway with a boat slip and dock in the elegant residential River Bend Community mins. from historic New Bern. Unwind on the enormous, screened, covered porch overlooking the Trent River Canal or inside...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.

Cozy cabin in charming New Bern with AC,...

Feel New Bern like a local in this unique converted comfortable 1-bedroom shipping container with 2 decks. Located in a peaceful setting over looking the Trent River, this astounding getaway offers a cozy twin bed with a pull out trundle twin, AC...

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

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 peaceful 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
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...

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.

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...

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.