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2026 Scenic Spots Guide

Charming 3-bedroom house with AC, WiFi, ...

Consider this home your home away from home while you visit New Bern. This gorgeous property features 3 bedrooms, a comfortable living room with a couch bed, sizable room with TV & wood burning fireplace and all the essential amenities like a...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
New Bern Battlefield Park

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.

Charming 3-bedroom house in welcoming Ne...

Welcome to our simple and comfortable 3-bedroom home, ideal for those who savor a no-fuss stay. Located in a peaceful neighborhood just mins. from downtown New Bern and the hospital, the home offers cozy beds, a entirely equipped kitchen for basic...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Washington, NC History

Explored in the late 1500s it was finally settled in 1690. James Bonner started the town on his own farm in the 1770s. After serving in the Continental Army, Bonner returned home and in 1776 renamed his town, originally called ''Forks of the Tar,'...

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 gorgeous abode offers a unique blend of historic ambiance, modern convenience, and quirky decor. The home's layout, with...

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

Quiet studio

This studio is ideal for those looking for an upgrade from a traditional hotel. Located in a relaxing 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
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...

Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...

Havens Gardens Park

Life in Little Washington revolves around the water, and this extends to all forms of recreation, including the local parks. The Havens Garden Park is a peaceful retreat located just off of Park Drive and Washington's thriving downtown, and offers...

Roanoke River Lighthouse

Edenton visitors who haven't explored this northern corner of the Inner Banks in a few years may be surprised to find a new, stunning structure perched above the open sound-facing waters of Edenton Harbor. This remarkable site is the Roanoke River...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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 Mattamuskeet Refuge was established in 1934 and consists of 50,000 acres of water, marsh, timer and croplands in and around Lake Mattamuskeet, the largest natural lake in North Carolina.