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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

The Cottage on Hancock - entire historic...

This private historic bungalow (c. 1850) is located in the heart of historic downtown New Bern and steps away from shopping, dining, and the waterfront. The bungalow was originally a law office and sits on the property of the historic Coor-Cook...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Belhaven, NC

The little town of Belhaven may be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it town, but Eastern North Carolina visitors who decide to take the long way home along US Highway 264 will be rewarded with a visit to a picturesque waterfront town that is filled with...

The Cozy Bear Bungalow

Welcome to the Cozy Bear Bungalow located in the historic Ghent District of New Bern. Our entirely equipped home offers the ideal location to discover downtown New Bern with great food and entertainment options located less than 2 miles away. Our...

  • 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...

New Bern Retreat w/ Fire Pit ~ 1 Mi to D...

Feel the rich history and outdoor adventure that the town of New Bern has to offer with a stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, attractively modernized 1940s vacation rental home! Boasting a fenced-in backyard, Intelligent TVs, and a well-appointed...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

New Bern Waterfront Sunset

This location is considered the best Sunset view in all of New Bern as the sun slowly lowers over the handsome Historic Downtown providing an array of colors cascading over the Neuse River. Appreciate the painted impressive view from the screened...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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.