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New
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This
historic inland port town, pronounced "Noobrn," was founded by the Swiss in 1710.
The downtown historic district is large and has many preserved homes
and buildings. It is half surrounded by the Neuse and Trent
rivers. There is a marina at the Sheraton Hotel downtown.
A
Pepsi memorabilia store and soda fountain stands on the
spot where the pharmacy stood, in which Pepsi-cola was invented. Tryon Palace (1770)
and garden tours are popular and expensive.
MUMfest is
the largest festival here. It features thousands of chrysanthemums and much to do for the whole family.
This
portion of the North Carolina coast has plenty of additional places
to see and enjoy, include Beaufort, 35 miles
southeast of New Bern.
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Location
Between
Greenville and Jacksonville
On U.S. Route 70
On the Neuse River
About 30 miles from the Atlantic Ocean
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Population
About
23,000
Museums
and Mansions
Airplane
Aviation Museum
Attmore-Oliver House (c.1790)
(New
Bern Historical Society) 18th and 19th century furniture,
Civil War artifacts, doll collection, etc. 252-638-8558
Fireman's
Museum www.NewBernMuseums.com
New Bern Academy Museum (nominal admission fee)
Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens (1770)
www.TryonPalace.org
252-514-4900
Other
Features
A
Day at the Farm (a nearby historic dairy farm)
252-514-9494
Antique
shops
Art galleries, including:
Bank
of the Arts (Craven Arts Council)
(free admission)
252-638-2577
Bakeries
Bed and breakfast inns
Birthplace of Pepsi www.PepsiStore.com
252-636-5898
Boat tours
Boutiques
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Condo rentals
Covered bridge (?)
Croatan National Forest (nearby)
Farmers
market 252-638-4408
Fine original crafts and collectibles
Fishing
Garden shop
Ghost walks
Gourmet confectioner (candy)
Gourmet coffee shops
Historical reenactments
Horse-drawn carriage tours 252-675-5360
Hotels and vacation rentals in this area
Ice cream parlors
Lighthouses (nearby)
Marina
New Bern Civic Theatre (live performances) 252-633-0567
New Bern National Cemetery 252-637-2912
Public gardens and sculpture
Quilt shops
Seafood markets
Totem pole (bears)
Tourist maps
Trolley bus tours www.NewBernTours.com
252-637-7316
Victorian architecture
Visitor information center
Walking tour
Waterfront
Hours
Most
shops are open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and are
open
on Sundays.
Festival
October:
MUMfest www.MUMfest.com
Recommended
stay
At
least one day for New Bern
Many people take one-week vacations along
this
stretch of the Atlantic coast.
Tourist
information
Craven
County Convention & Visitors Center
800-437-5767 www.VisitNewBern.com
Swiss
Bear Downtown Development Corporation
(nonprofit)
www.DowntownNewBern.com
City
government
www.ci.new-bern.nc.us
North
Carolina Division of Tourism
800-VISITNC
www.visitNC.com
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