Guidebook for New Bern
Food Scene
Great Food...Every time! Nice bar area and if preferred, quiet upstairs dining.
38 locals recommend
The Chelsea
335 Middle StGreat Food...Every time! Nice bar area and if preferred, quiet upstairs dining.
This is a fun ice cream shop but has a nice lunch menu also. When you get to Middle Street, turn left. It's on the left just 2/3 of the way down the street.
18 locals recommend
Cow Cafe
319 Middle StThis is a fun ice cream shop but has a nice lunch menu also. When you get to Middle Street, turn left. It's on the left just 2/3 of the way down the street.
Arts & Culture
It's a high point in New Bern's history. Very interesting to all ages, includes History Museum and many beautiful gardens.
Has a shuttle service.
30 locals recommend
Tryon Palace
It's a high point in New Bern's history. Very interesting to all ages, includes History Museum and many beautiful gardens.
Has a shuttle service.
Fine Art at Baxters
323 Pollock StYou'll see when you walk in!
All hand made gift and art items that hit all price points. A great browsing experience especially if the weather is not so nice and you need entertainment.
10 locals recommend
Carolina Creations
317 A Pollock StAll hand made gift and art items that hit all price points. A great browsing experience especially if the weather is not so nice and you need entertainment.
More than a Gallery. There are sometimes music events here. This is a Community Arts Center in what used to be a bank building. It's beautiful, don't miss it.
10 locals recommend
Craven Arts Council & Gallery Bank of the Arts
317 Middle StMore than a Gallery. There are sometimes music events here. This is a Community Arts Center in what used to be a bank building. It's beautiful, don't miss it.
Parks & Nature
It's th!e tip end of the Outer Banks, a must see. Climb the lighthouse and see for yourself
78 locals recommend
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
It's th!e tip end of the Outer Banks, a must see. Climb the lighthouse and see for yourself
It's been said to be one of the nicest Forts to visit in the country. And....it's on the beach!
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdIt's been said to be one of the nicest Forts to visit in the country. And....it's on the beach!
Everything Else
If not there for a particular reason, at least walk through the building. Ask about "The Clock"! It's a piece of art! You can have lunch, browse a monthly show in their free gallery, and hop on the boardwalk to walk around town or head back home.
15 locals recommend
North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace
529 S Front StIf not there for a particular reason, at least walk through the building. Ask about "The Clock"! It's a piece of art! You can have lunch, browse a monthly show in their free gallery, and hop on the boardwalk to walk around town or head back home.
Shopping
lt's an experience! Don't leave town without checking it out. You'll be amazed at the inventory this one store includes.
21 locals recommend
Mitchell Hardware
215 Craven Stlt's an experience! Don't leave town without checking it out. You'll be amazed at the inventory this one store includes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Buy your wine JUST ACROSS THE STREET! And if you do, tell Cammie Deb said Hello! And if you see sweet little Savi...don't bother taking a photo, she won't show in it. That's right, Savi is a Ghost. This charming little shop is in an historical home where you can sit and enjoy a glass in the shop, in the back yard, or take your bottle back home. Must SEE!
Savi's Wine Shop
713 Pollock StBuy your wine JUST ACROSS THE STREET! And if you do, tell Cammie Deb said Hello! And if you see sweet little Savi...don't bother taking a photo, she won't show in it. That's right, Savi is a Ghost. This charming little shop is in an historical home where you can sit and enjoy a glass in the shop, in the back yard, or take your bottle back home. Must SEE!
Sightseeing
Quaint village, good seafood, shops, marina...if you're lucky you'll see the wild horses across the little creek on Shacklelford Banks Island.
165 locals recommend
Beaufort
Quaint village, good seafood, shops, marina...if you're lucky you'll see the wild horses across the little creek on Shacklelford Banks Island.