As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Tryon Palace illuminates North Carolina’s unsung contributions in the fight for American independence with a brand-new tour.
Your Guide to New Bern
Situated between the Neuse and Trent rivers, New Bern’s history runs deep, from serving as our state’s first capital to a bustling port city and the birthplace of Pepsi. Today, this coastal city offers travelers a first-rate Southern destination.
Where Classic Meets Modern in New Bern
True to its name — new — this coastal town continuously showcases original ways to visit its riverside setting and discover the 300-years-worth of history still shaping it.
The Family Affair Behind Mitchell Hardware
A man built a reputation for welcoming locals and tourists outside a 125-year-old Craven County general store. Now, his daughters carry on the tradition.
Discover the Black Artisans Who Shaped New Bern
Recovering the stories of the spinners, coopers, brickmasons, and tailors who paved the way for their own and others’ emancipation.
A Night Out in New Bern
Find out where to grab dinner, drinks, and dessert; enjoy live music or a show; and take an end-of-the-evening stroll in this historic coastal city.
All Aboard for History
Guides on New Bern’s Historic Trolley Tour show off the varied and elegant architecture of the city — while also introducing the real people behind the stories and legends.
Beyond Biscuits in New Bern
For the owner of The Country Biscuit, welcoming diners is the fulfillment of a decades-long dream. And diners’ dreams come true when they try the glazed biscuit doughnut holes.
Good Bones in New Bern
After sitting empty for more than 20 years, a 19th-century home in Craven County was restored by a couple who kept poignant reminders of its storied past in place.
