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2026 New Bern Nature Spots Guide

The Sanderling Tiny Cabin Water Access/P...

Only six mins. to historic downtown New Bern. The Sanderling is a tiny cabin ideal for a couple or a family of 3 or 4. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TINY CABIN WITH SLEEPING LOFTS. YOU MUST CLIMB A LADDER TO GET IN THE LOFTS. One Queen bed loft, one twin...

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

1 Mi to Historic District! Family Home i...

Close to Walmart & Eateries | Enormous Yard | 2,400 Sq FtFind your home away from home at this New Bern vacation rental! Set on a calming street and just a short drive to top attractions, the 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features multiple living areas...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Kidsville at Seth West Parrot Park

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.

Downtown Blue Manor 1

Downtown Blue Manor 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, and stores! As one of the few full-sized homes really located in...

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

Fairfield Harbour resort with  WI-FI and...

The Windjammer Villas I units are appealingly located surrounding Forest Lake, one of three man-made lakes on the resort. Sit back and appreciate the natural beauty, and watch the birds from the screened-porch or deck. These units are within a 5...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.