Charm, History, Sights And Sounds Found Only In New Bern
Three Craven County Events Named in Top 20 by Southeast Tourism Society
New Bern, and Craven County, have long been known for hosting a variety of incredible festivals and events throughout the year. Locals and visitors alike typically have a hard time choosing just one, as a favorite, and it appears we’re not the only ones. The...
Couple Takes On New Bern B&B and Give it a Flavor All Their Own
There was no reason for Beth and John Blackwelder of Atlanta to question their timing when they bought The Aerie Luxury Inn & Event Center in New Bern, North Carolina, in late 2019. The city was thriving, and its cultural life and nightlife were taking off....
Featured Event: Plein Air New Bern
Our area is gearing up a brand-new event, Plein Air New Bern, featuring artists from across the United States and our own backyard. Twenty-eight artists will paint the natural and historical beauty of New Bern and the surrounding area in their chosen medium for one...
New Bern’s Distinctive Architecture on Display During B&B’s Holiday Open House
Bed & Breakfasts of New Bern Holiday Open House will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.The annual event showcases some of the premier B&Bs along Pollock Street, Historic Downtown New Bern’s B&B Row.Participating in this year’s event are: The...
A year after Florence: New Bern’s resurgent prosperity
(September 10, 2019) A year after Hurricane Florence barreled through in mid-September 2018, New Bern and Craven County have once again proven resiliency in the face of catastrophe. Craven County Manager Jack Veit said Craven County has led the state in federal...
MumFest Looks Forward to Bigger Year
Downtown New Bern celebrates its annual MumFest street festival on Oct. 11-13, expecting to draw more than 120,000 visitors to one of the many sections of the city that were under water just 13 months earlier during Hurricane Florence. It’s not the first MumFest...
The Rich, Quirky History of North Carolina’s Oldest Fire Department
New Bern is the second oldest city in North Carolina, so it is no surprise that much of its history stands out. Among them is the rich history of the New Bern Fire Department, the oldest in the state. The New Bern Fire Department is a unique organization, starting...
New Bern: Attracting boaters for centuries
New Bern and water go hand and hand, something that may seem obvious considering it is located at the confluence of two rivers and near numerous navigable creeks and lakes. New Bern was settled by Europeans in 1710 because of its proximity to navigable waters, and...
Happy Girl Tasting Tours: A delicious exploration of Downtown New Bern
Exploring some of Downtown New Bern’s finest dining experiences, Beth Hardy shows her small group of newfound friends what it’s like to be treated like celebrities. We entered The Chelsea around lunchtime. Beth exchanged nods with the manager, who launched an...
The Great Trent River Raft Race returns for second straight year (this time around) on June 21-22
Sometimes the best ideas are rekindled old ideas. That certainly seems to be true about The Great Trent River Raft Race, which returns to New Bern for the second consecutive year. Before last year’s event, there had been a lull of 30 years. Back in the 1970s and...
The Perfect Vacation
Everyone has a different idea of what defines a good vacation. For some it is luxury hotels, fine dining and spa time. For others it may be a weekend at a theme park filled with thrill rides and fast food. But for many reasons, camping is on the rise in popularity....
New Bern in Rare Company for Top Brew Spots in the State
April is North Carolina Beer Month and there are three New Bern brew spots included in Our State Magazine’s statewide guide to “must-visit wineries and breweries.” New Bern Beer Army Burger Company, Brewery 99, and Brütopia Brewing Company were included among 350...
April 12-14 in New Bern: One weekend, many events
You’ll want to get your taxes done and your schedule freed up for the myriad of events and activities in and around Downtown New Bern the weekend of April 12-14. The weekend is packed with home tours, a concert, art gallery tours, a 5K run, and wine, beer and...
New Bern: A vintage town bursting with antiques and uniques
There are two things that go hand in hand: historic towns and antiques. That’s certainly the case in New Bern, North Carolina. Coming up on its 310th year, New Bern is the second oldest city in North Carolina. Heirlooms abound and go back many generations....
Heritage Homes Tour celebrates Five Historic Neighborhoods
New Bern’s history is a story of remarkable strength and resilience. It has survived the test of time since it was founded in 1710, but what stands out these days is Hurricane Florence, which scoured and flooded the city in September 2018. Much of the downtown and...
2019 Marks 60th Anniversary of Tryon Palace Open as a Museum
On April 8, 1959, Tryon Palace reopened its doors to the public as a state museum, sharing North Carolina's colonial past with the nation. This year, Tryon Palace invites you to celebrate 60 years of education, preservation, and inspiration in North Carolina's...
Discover The Croatan National Forest
Croatan National Forest is a mere 2½ drive from Raleigh and five hours from Charlotte, but it is the only true coastal national forest in the Eastern United States. It is close to the North Carolina cities of New Bern, Havelock and Morehead City and surrounds...
B&B Incorporated: The perfect corporate retreat
A great corporate retreat has the power to transform your organization’s product and processes and can be a powerful tool for your bottom line. The value of corporate retreats is that they remove the team from outside distractions and allow them time to focus. They...
New Bern Included Among ‘America’s 100 Best Places to Retire’
New Bern, North Carolina, was selected as one of the nation’s top retirement destinations and one of its best small retirement towns by WhereToRetire.com in its sixth edition of “America's 100 Best Places to Retire,” a guidebook of the country's most appealing...
The Art of Gift Giving
Gifts wear out or go out of style – except electronic gadgets, which become obsolete pretty much as soon as you buy them. So why not take a different approach. This Holiday Season, give something that is unique, handmade, and, best of all, enduring. Artists abound...
A 308-Year-Old City Shows its Resilience
Not long after it was a mere tropical wave over western Africa on Aug. 30, future Hurricane Florence’s course was set. Never straying far from its east-by-northeast path, Florence headed straight for North Carolina, strengthening as it went. It began its assault on...
Christmas in North Carolina’s First Capital 2018 Edition
-inNew Bern is Christmas City, USA List the things you want in a traditional holiday getaway and plug the words into an online search engine. Snow, sledding, Christmas parade, Christmas tree lighting, Santa Claus, fine dining and lodging, and while we're at it, why...
5 Places You Won’t Need Your Umbrella On A Rainy Day In New Bern
When it’s raining and it’s pouring, your day can still be full of excitement. With so much to do in New Bern, a little rain is perfectly fine when you are visiting. Join us as we take you on a tour of a few of our favorite places to visit, Rain or Shine! 1. New...
Sweet Treats to Beat the Summer Heat in New Bern
Staying Cool with Sweet Treats in New Bern Although National Ice Cream Month is quickly coming to an end, that doesn’t mean the celebration to indulge in America’s favorite frozen treat needs to, especially when most days this summer, New Bern has been in the midst...
Five Must-See Attractions in New Bern
This week, May 6-12, is National Travel and Tourism Week. During this time, travel and tourism professionals across the nation join together to promote and celebrate the importance and influence the industry has on businesses and economies. Here in New Bern,...
The City of Bears on the Day of Love: Your One-Stop Guide to Valentine’s Day in New Bern
The Dilemma: We've all been there—you want to make a good impression on Valentine's Day. You've got the right outfit, flowers, chocolate, the perfect playlist ready for the car, and you've already bought the movie tickets. The problem is that nowhere seems quite...
Fun Things To Do In North Carolina Start In New Bern
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway on a budget, you just found it. If you’re like me and want to plan some fun weekend events and getaways, New Bern is a great place to start. There are so many fun things to do with the cool fall weather quickly approaching...
The Best Place to Drink is Downtown New Bern
If you’ve never been to New Bern and plan to enjoy a few drinks during your stay, there are several ways to go about it. People who appreciate the occasional adult beverage can usually be categorized in several ways: the “craft beer connoisseur,” the “wine...
Spring is Here and New Bern is in Full Bloom
If the winter blues have got you down, a trip to New Bern, NC may be your best medicine. Warmer weather always brings this charming town to life and sets the stage for numerous local events and tours. During this time, the flowers are blooming and the beautiful...
A “Locals” Guide to the Best Restaurants in New Bern
If you're planning a visit to historic New Bern, NC and want to know where the locals go for the best food in town, look no further. There are numerous locally owned restaurants in the area to satisfy whatever you crave- from Down East BBQ, to authentic Indian...