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2025 Oriental Activities Guide

Charming New Bern Cottage w/ Grill & Fir...
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Book this vacation rental in New Bern, NC, for a relaxing escape! Located near local attractions and outdoor activities, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow makes an ideal home base for whatever brings you to the area. Venture out and you can...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Cahooque Creek Recreation Area

The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream destination. With easy access to all three of these rivers, in...

Sunflower Smile

Sunflower Smile is a private lot in a wooded area with a big elegant field in front of it. It is conveniently located 4 miles from the Havelock Walmart and the Cherry Point back gate. It is about 30-40 mins. from Emerald Isle or Atlantic Beach. The...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
North Carolina History Center

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.

Unit A | Historic New Bern Stay!

Feel Victorian appeal in this restored 1880s New Bern apartment. This 2BR, 1BA unit offers antique furnishings, modern amenities, WiFi, in-unit laundry, Intelligent TV, a private porch, and more. Savor the Birthplace of Pepsi or the Governor’s...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
North Carolina Estuarium

The North Carolina Estuarium is one of the highlights of Little Washington's downtown scene, and for good reason. The 12,500 square foot structure, which has served as an educational center since it was first managed by the Partnership for the...

Crew Bern, A riverside retreat located o...

Welcome to the Crew Bern House, a riverside getaway located on the serene banks of the Neuse River. Whether you're seeking a calming escape or a fun-filled adventure with friends & family, our comfortable river home offers the ideal blend of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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.

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...

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...

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...

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).