THINGS TO DO

  • Franklin’s

    215 E Front St, New Bern, NC 28560

    Poor Charlie’s

    208 Hancock St, New Bern, NC 28562

    Picker’s Paradize

    3501 Trent Rd, New Bern, NC 28562

    Backyard Bees

    2107 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562

  • Atlantic Beach: Located approximately 35 miles away via US-70 E, this is the closest and most direct ocean beach destination, featuring popular public access points like The Circle at Atlantic Beach.

    Pine Knoll Shores: Situated about 41 miles from New Bern, offering quiet beachfront access next to the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

    Emerald Isle: About 45 miles away, known for clean sandy shores and family-friendly water activities.

  • Emerald Golf Club

    5000 Clubhouse Dr, New Bern, NC 28562

    252-633-4440 | www.emeraldgc.com

    Harbor Point Golf Club

    1105 Barkentine Dr #9328, New Bern, NC 28560

    252-638-5338 | www.harbourpointegolfclub.com

    River Bend Golf Club

    94 Shoreline Dr, New Bern, NC 28562

    252-494-9190 | www.riverbendgolfcountryclub.com

    Carolina Colors Golf Club

    3300 Waterscape Wy, New Bern, NC 28562

    252-772-7022 | www.carolinacoloursgolfclub.com

  • The New Bern Farmer’s Market is located downtown and is open year round on Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm.

    • 421 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560

A large brick mansion with a white door and a triangular pediment, surrounded by tall trees and a white picket fence, with a pathway leading to the entrance.
A farmers market stall displaying baskets of apples, zucchini, and butternut squash, with a woman selling produce, signs, and a painted rustic barn scene in the background.

PLACES TO SEE

Two people holding glass bottles of Pepsi Cola in front of a store window with the words "Bradham Pharmacy" in the reflection. The store has various products displayed inside, and the background shows a street scene with buildings and trees.

  • Surrounded. by water, this six-acre park is located in downtown New Bern, just over the Alfred A. Cunningham Bridge (over the Trent River). Festivals and music are often held here.

  • Local pharmacist Caleb Bradham invented the original formula of what would become Pepsi-Cola. Originally called “Brad’s Drink,” this popular beverage was crafted with a mix of sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, kola nuts, nutmeg, and other additives.

  • Established in 1955, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum is a unique experience. Our mission is to preserve the history of firefighting in New Bern, which boasts the first chartered fire company in the state of North Carolina.

  • Tryon Palace, also called the Governor's House and the Governor's Palace, is a two-story building located in the eastern part of New Bern, North Carolina. The building is a faithful reconstruction of the original 1770 residence built by architect John Hawks. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1798.

  • Including over 30 acres of the original battlefield. This park was awarded recognition by the National Register of Historic Places.