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2025 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

Downtown Riverside Lighthouse

In the Historic Downtown Riverside Community. The Riverside Lighthouse is a striking, historic home, tucked away on a calming street in the heart of Downtown just steps away from New Bern's rich history, vibrant dining, nightlife, stores, and...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

New Bern Vacation Rental on Farm w/ Fire...

Feel the best of coastal North Carolina when you book this gorgeous farmhouse! Exuding Southern hospitality and an modren feel, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the modest-town getaway you've been craving. When you're not strolling...

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

3BR Retreat with King Suite and Pet-Frie...

Unwind with the whole family in this comfortable, refreshed home in a modest, peaceful neighborhood. Prepare home-cooked meals in the entirely equipped kitchen, and let the dog out to play in the private, fenced-in backyard. Appreciate your morning...

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

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

This gorgeous 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 cavernous deck with a grille, and...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Belhaven, NC History

Originally named Jack's Neck, Belhaven was once a bustling industrial town with a half-dozen lumber companies and a branch of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

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...

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.