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2026 Swan Quarter Kayaking Guide

Kayaking in Other Towns
Little Queen on Craven

Come savor downtown life in historic New Bern! Little Queen on Craven was constructed in 1814. This gorgeous two-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Federal-Period home is ideal for a long weekend hideaway. Visit, relax, and discover! Whatever your motivation...

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

3 Mi to Dtwn: Home w/ Patio & Grill in N...

Close to Fishing, Boating & Hiking | Fenced-In Yard | Modern InteriorBig adventures await at this 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental in New Bern! This home features a full kitchen, a comfortable living area with a Intelligent TV, a private yard with a...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Down East Canvas and Gallery

The Down East Canvas and Gallery, located at the foot of the bridge in Oriental, is one of the Pamlico region's most interesting art spaces, with quite an unusual history to boot. With an avid collection that spans from the practical, (namely canvas...

Family-Friendly Townhome at Sand Castle ...

Summary:Feel a calming stay in this family-friendly 3-bedroom townhouse, offering the amenities of home. Appreciate the convenience of a full kitchen, complete with a coffee maker and blender. Benefit from resort conveniences including indoor and...

  • New Bern
  • 3 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...

Quiet suburban neighborhood

Welcome to your dream hideaway in New Bern! This elegantly refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is the epitome of comfort and convenience. Located on a peaceful dead-end street, this getaway offers a serene escape while being just a stone's throw...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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.

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.