Shopping and Dining

Bring your appetite and someone to carry a lot of shopping bags because Craven County offers abundant opportunities to dine and shop. From casual diners and downtown favorites, to elegant fine dining or authentic coastal fare – we’ve got a variety of restaurants to satisfy almost any craving. When it comes to finding the perfect side table or just the right piece of art, Craven County doesn’t disappoint. With New Bern offering both large shopping centers and a vibrant downtown area filled with art galleries, gift shops, antiques and apparel, plus Havelock’s gift shops, military surplus, and furniture stores, you’re going to need a lot of trunk space.