Location: New Bern
Top Things to do in New Bern
Top 8 Nature & Parks in New Bern, North Carolina (NC)
New Bern /ˈnuːbərn/ is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 29,524, which had risen to an estimated 30,242 as of 2013. It is the county seat of Craven County and the principal city of the New Bern Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in New Bern
1. Creekside Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By RussellW145 - North Carolina, United States
Our family has been enjoying Creekside park for 15 years, from when our children were little and played on the playgrounds to when they ran cross country, and played baseball for their schools. It's a large park, and a wide variety of activities can be enjoyed here. Locals schools play their team games here, including baseball, soccer, and cross country running. There are also tennis courts, disc golf, and docks for small boats on the river. Private parties may reserve covered picnic areas for functions. Multiple playing fields, and many playgrounds with a wide variety of pieces of equipment. Restrooms at the beginning, middle, and end of the park. Water bubblers. Spacious for walking. Great for all ages, and pets. Hours are posted at the entrance.
2. Isaac Taylor Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Premiere Event Venue in the Historic District of Downtown New Bern. Reserve the beautiful outdoor garden for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, private parties or ticketed fundraisers. The urban mansion was built in 1792 for Isaac Taylor, a successful merchant and plantation owner. A Carolinian wrought iron gate welcomes visitors to the garden.
3. Kidsville Playground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By SarahS233 - Spring Hill, United States
The kids LOVED this playground, so much to do for all ages of kids - enough for little ones to do up to the tweens who still enjoy monkey bars and swings. The castle, different climbing elements, tire swing, slides, see-saw, sand digging pit, too much to name, but all the equipment was extremely safe. Happened upon this park as we were passing through town, if we lived closer we would be there often!
4. New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
The New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park, site of the Battle of New Bern, is comprised of over 30 acres in near pristine condition, unmarked by development or agriculture. The “redans” or fighting positions remain as they were a century and a half ago. You can literally walk in the footsteps of young Confederate and Union soldiers who were here on that fateful day: March 14, 1862. The Gateway Plaza leads to a unique 24 foot diameter color ground map and signage that provides an overview of the battle and a starting point for tours. Around the Visitors Center and along the battlefield trails are arrayed 36 informative and well-designed interpretive panels that tell the Battle of New Bern and the impact of the Civil War in great detail. The Visitors Center Pavilion is handicap accessible; the trails leading to the redans are gravel and mulch. The Park, which is unstaffed, is open dawn to dusk 365 days a year. Guided tours by volunteer Battlefield Guides are available for only $5 per person and can be arranged by calling the New Bern Historical Society at 252.638.8558 (preferably at least 48 hrs in advance if possible). Only 5 miles from historic downtown New Bern, the battlefield is a perfect spot for history buffs, nature lovers, families, and dog walkers.
Reviewed By sunsetbeachgal - Ocean Isle Beach, United States
If you are a Civil war buff, as we are, this site is a hidden gem. Although there is no visitor center, there are a number of very good plaques that tell the story of the battle of New Bern and the human story of slavery in this area. There are well marked hiking/walking trails where you can visualize what took place in the battle. We are so glad we incorporated a visit into our New Bern touring.
5. Latham Whitehurst Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Nyrken - Raleigh, United States
Great county park with multiple trail options from .5 mi to 3-4 mi depending on how you combine them. The trails are well maintained and the boardwalk is very scenic and a nice place to just hang for a while. I think there was a lot of thought put into this park because there are picnic areas on the trails as well as near the parking area. I really liked the way they handled navigation and education, rather than having maps and loose leaf pamphlets you carry there are labels near the plants and trees with periodic signage that tells what all of them are. There are also signs periodically that describe the wildlife and at each trail intersection there is a map showing where each trail goes. Getting rid of all of the confusion as paper that can get spread around the trails. I also liked that the restrooms were open. They chose to supply sanitizer instead of just locking the doors.(good Job) The only thing I didn't like is there are no trash cans so the little bit of litter I collected on the trail had to go home with me.
6. Island Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By rcstroll - New Bern, United States
Thisz trail is ju st long enough along a stream to make it very enjoyable. Great for family, kids/grandkids.
7. New Bern Farm, Garden and Landscaping
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
8. Lawson Creek Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
