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2026 Oriental Activities Guide

4 BR Home / 5 mins to DT / Game Room / 5...

Summary:This striking, freshly refreshed home, designed by Sharon Duncan, is the ideal hideaway for families or big groups coming to New Bern. With 5 beds, this home sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably! Kick back and savor cavernous living room while...

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

Marina View Bliss

Escape to this three bedroom, three bathroom townhome in Fairfield Harbour, New Bern, with elegant marina vistas from your porch. Ideal for families, appreciate cavernous comfort and watch boats glide by. For a modest fee, access indoor/outdoor...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
New Bern Civic Theater

Visitors who want to take in a fantastically performed local show while admiring one of New Bern's many historical gems should make a date to attend a production staged by the New Bern Civic Theatre. With a role of a lifetime as one of Craven...

Spencer Cottage, Charming Home Near Down...

Welcome to Spencer Cottage — a peaceful, light-filled home in New Bern’s historic Ghent neighborhood.Just 1 mile from downtown (an simple walk or 5-min. drive), this thoughtfully designed bungalow blends classic Southern appeal with modern...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oriental, NC

Many locals attest that Oriental is a "contagious destination," where vehicular travelers via the two lane US 55, or maritime travelers along the Neuse River or Pamlico Sound, tend to stop by for a night or two, and end up sticking around for an...

2-Bedroom 1-Bath Home with WiFi and acce...

This striking 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is located in the gated community of Fairfield Harbour and offers the ideal getaway for your New Bern hideaway. Savor a completely equipped kitchen, an all-season sunroom, a roomy deck with a grille, and peaceful...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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.

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).

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...

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...

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...

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...