north carolina New Bern

Try On New Bern

Visitors often come to New Bern from near and far to explore well-known attractions like Caleb Bradham’s Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola and North Carolina’s first state capitol building, Tryon Palace.

However, it doesn’t take long for them to discover the hidden gems that are New Bern’s outdoor recreational activities. New Bern is home to one of four national forests in North Carolina.

The Croatan National Forest spans across 159,000 acres of coastal landscape. Here, visitors have the opportunity to hike on a variety of trails, bike, and explore the best of North Carolina wildlife.

Get out of the woods just in time for a tee time at one of the five public golf courses. If golf isn’t for you, New Bern has 25 parks strategically located around town that also offer recreation like disc golf, volleyball, boat launches, and other thrilling activities. The 30 square miles of waterways provide guests the prime opportunity to throw a line in the water and try their hands at fishing.

After participating in an outdoor adventure, there is no doubt you will have worked up a thirst. Stroll over to the Beer District to enjoy live music, cornhole, and local eats alongside family and friends.

As the day comes to a close, take a scenic boat cruise. Locals say that there is no better place to watch the sunset than at the point where the Trent and Neuse rivers intersect.

For more information on booking your trip to New Bern, go to VisitNewBern.com. Upon entering the website, the automated travel guide, Ellie, will greet you.