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2026 Oriental Activities Guide

Cozy New Bern Getaway < 2 Mi to Trent Ri...

Easily discover the city of New Bern from this beautiful home, ideal for families or friends looking for a hideaway! Complete with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and all the amenities of home, this vacation rental is ready to accommodate your every need...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Jarvis Mansion

The Jarvis Mansion is a small and hard-to-find bed and breakfast located along a quiet portion of New Bern's main Pollock Street, just a block or so away from the scenic waterfront. The historic two-story white home, built around the turn of the...

Lovely 1 BR with King bed Apt 1

♥ Your own Entirely Furnished Private Apartment, freshly refreshed, in downtown New Bern♥ 1.5 mile to Carolinas East Hospital. Drive, Bicycle, or even walk if it's not too hot!♥ IF you are booking direct, PLEASE READ. We no longer do security...

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

Family-Friendly Cabin ~ 5 Mi to Dtwn New...

Surrounded by towering trees in a peaceful area, this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental is the ultimate destination for your next vacation! Located in the Half Moon Cabins community, this New Bern log cabin features a well-equipped kitchen, a...

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

Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Dow...

This historic bungalow known as the Alston-Charlotte dates back to the mid 1700's and it is one of ten oldest existing homes in Historic Downtown New Bern. This rare bungalow style home is brimming with character and appeal. The whimsical backyard...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Havelock, NC

While the small town of Havelock is often overshadowed by its Crystal Coast neighbors, the city is nonetheless a prime waterfront retreat for eastern North Carolina visitors who want to experience the real everyday life of the Inner Banks. Home to...

Oriental Harbor Marina

The Oriental Harbor Marina, located at the mouth of the wide open Neuse River, is a paradise for local boat lovers or mariners just passing through along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).

Pecan Grove Marina

The Pecan Grove Marina stands out among the marinas and boat slips that veritably overrun the small town of Oriental for three distinctive reasons: location, location, location. Set slightly inland from mile marker 182 along the Intracoastal...

Old theater

Visitors can get a taste of Oriental's small but thriving art scene with a visit to The Old Theater, a stark white and impressively large two-story building located on the corner of Broad and Church Streets. Showcasing a number of performances...

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...

Lou Mac Park

The Lou Mac Park, although easily one of Oriental's smallest parks, is also one of its prettiest and most inviting for water lovers of all varieties, locals and visitors alike. Located on the corner of Freemason St. and South Avenue, this park has...