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2026 New Bern Scenic Spots Guide

New Bern Home w/ Direct Access to Neuse ...

Savor a calming getaway at this striking 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow in New Bern, North Carolina! Sitting along the banks of the Neuse River with over 2 acres of land, this vacation rental offers families and friends a place to really get away from...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oriental History

What we now know as Oriental was first settled about 1870 by Louis B. Midyette. He took shelter in the area's natural harbor on the Neuse River and the mouth of Smith Creek when he was blown off course on his way to New Bern.

Little Queen on Craven

Come savor downtown life in historic New Bern! Little Queen on Craven was constructed in 1814. This striking two-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Federal-Period home is ideal for a long weekend hideaway. Visit, relax, and discover! Whatever your motivation...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

Home in New Bern!

Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms home located on a peaceful street that is convenient to everything. Getting Around Tryon Palace 5.1 mins drive Coastal Carolina Regional Airport 10 mins drive New...

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

Downtown Riverside Lighthouse

In the Historic Downtown Riverside Community. The Riverside Lighthouse is a beautiful, historic home, tucked away on a calming street in the heart of Downtown just steps away from New Bern's rich history, vibrant dining, nightlife, stores, and...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oriental Hisory Museum

The Oriental History Museum is one of Oriental's "newest" attractions, and since opening its storefront doors less than a decade ago, the museum has welcomed thousands of visitors in search of an inside-look of Oriental's celebrated maritime...

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.