New Bern, North Carolina

Situated at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers, New Bern is one of the most beautiful and most loved towns on the inner coastal region of North Carolina. Inviting visitors to enjoy beautiful water views, an old-fashioned but revitalized downtown, numerous shopping and dining options, historic attractions, antiques shops, festive annual events, abundant recreational opportunities and charming bed and breakfast inns, New Bern is the perfect place to spend a day or a weekend. The second oldest town in North Carolina, New Bern has a rich history and its townspeople honor their cultural heritage.

Anchoring the town's love of history is Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, the reconstructed home of 1770s British-Colonial Governor William Tryon. The site's impeccable gardens, home tours, costumed interpreters and other period homes are a destination attraction for learning about the history of North Carolina. Walking tours or trolley tours of New Bern's architecturally rich historic districts are other great ways to learn about the three centuries of New World life of this region. In more recent history, New Bern is known as the Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola.

New Bern abounds with things to do outdoors. Visitors and residents enjoy fishing and boating on the rivers, golfing on local courses, relaxing in waterfront parks, visiting farms, hiking and camping in nearby Croatan National Forest and much more. If you're intrigued by New Bern, you're in the right place. This website offers everything you need to know to visit New Bern, including the town's history, how to get here, where to sleep, eat and shop, and what to see and do. If you, like many people, fall in love with New Bern, you may want to start reading our information on relocation, including schools and child care, healthcare, real estate and neighborhoods, volunteering and more.

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