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2026 Oriental Activities Guide

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
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.

Spacious Family Home with Outdoor Space....

Bring your whole family to this roomy three bedroom home with plenty of off street parking. You are a few blocks away from Lawson Creek Park with plenty of public boat launches. You are also a short bicycle ride to downtown where you can experience...

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

Historic District: Downtown New Bern

Step back in time with a stay at the Historic Hartsfield House, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom historic home in downtown New Bern. This beautiful abode offers a unique blend of historic ambiance, modern convenience, and quirky decor. The home's layout...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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Quiet studio

This studio is ideal for those looking for an upgrade from a traditional hotel. Located in a peaceful setting on the river, this unit has everything you need for a short or long stay. Coffee and all the essentials are supplied.

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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).

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 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...

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...