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.
Anchored by the Arts in New Bern
This vibrant and historic coastal city is filled with festivals and events that celebrate creativity.
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.
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.
The Unshakable Sisters of New Bern
For most of the Civil War, three sisters lived on the third floor of their New Bern house, refusing to cross paths with the Union troops occupying the property.
New Bern: A Weekend Between the Rivers
Discover new favorites along the Neuse and Trent Rivers during a weekend away in one of North Carolina’s oldest — and most vibrant — cities.
