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2026 Picnicking Guide

Renovated Rustic Charm!

Take it painless at this unique and calming hideaway. You'll stay in a private studio apartment attached to a bigger country home on a giant private lot immersed in the sounds of nature. Your private back deck overlooks a backyard full of ducks...

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

Breathe Inn - Neuse River Retreat

Breathe Inn is a calming getaway located along the Neuse River, just across from New Bern. Within mins. by car, you can be in New Bern to take in the Pepsi Museum or Tryon Palace, shop at the many stores, or eat dinner.Travel a little further to...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Outer Banks Speedway

Visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed demons can...

Quiet Riverfront 3BR/2BA house with Spa,...

Escape to our serene river front getaway in New Bern. This short-term rental offers a river front dock, hot tub, master bedroom with a king bed, two full baths, a full kitchen, and sun room. Savor the convenience of additional golf cart units for...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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.

Neuse River House

The River House sits on multiple acres of wooded property with the home located near the bank of the Neuse River. With 4000 square feet of space this home has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms with accommodations to sleep 12, a chef's kitchen supplied...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Washington, NC Guide

The town of Washington is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of North Carolina's Inner Banks due to its small town charm, incredible location along the Pamlico River, and eclectic blend of boutiques, restaurants, and attractions. This small...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

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...

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...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

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.