New Bern packs a lot into a walkable downtown. Tryon Palace, the riverfront, the bear statues, the birthplace of Pepsi and a calendar of festivals keep locals busy, and the rivers and the Croatan National Forest are minutes away.
These guides cover what is worth your time, free things to do, ideas for kids and easy day trips to the coast and beyond. For history, see history and culture; for time on the water, see rivers and outdoors; and for the seasonal calendar, see events and seasons. Hours change, so we point you to official sources for the details.
Every things to do guide
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Things to Do With Kids in New Bern and Craven County
Things to do with kids in New Bern: parks, Tryon Palace gardens, the firemen’s museum, river fun, rainy-day ideas and…
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Free Things to Do in New Bern, NC
Free things to do in New Bern, NC: historic district walks, Union Point Park, bear statue photo hunts, riverfront views,…
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Things to Do in New Bern, NC: A Local’s List
Things to do in New Bern, NC: Tryon Palace, the historic downtown, riverfront walks, Union Point Park, Pepsi history, bear…