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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

Drake's Cove - Waterfront Oasis

This Waterfront Home is in the gated resort community of Fairfield Harbour. Bring your boat or fish from the backyard. You can Swim, Play Tennis & work out at the Recreation Center or play a round of golf. Take a walk along the 4.5 miles of...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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.

Clean Comfortable Corner Home in Colonia...

Ideal location for family and friends during a visit to New Bern. Entirely furnished with all necessary amenities. Less than 2.5 miles to historic downtown and conveniently located near eateries, shopping and medical facilities. Our property is...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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,'...

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
Belhaven, NC History

Originally named Jack's Neck, Belhaven was once a bustling industrial town with a half-dozen lumber companies and a branch of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

Sleeps 6 in 4 Queen Beds, former farmlan...

SUMMARYFormerly an animal and vegetable farm, this pretty home sits on 10 acres and is only 2 miles from from hwy 55 and hwy 70 and not far from hwy 17. It has a roomy yard with back porch and wheelchair ramp. Surrounded by a mature forest, the...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The 7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2026

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...

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.