How Do You Visit New Bern, North Carolina?
New Bern, North Carolina, is the second oldest town in the state and a popular visitor and retirement destination. The riverfront city, filled with homes and landmarks listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a treasure trove for visitors and vacationers. Noted attractions include Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens and the pharmacy where Pepsi Cola was invented. Noted best-selling author Nicholas Sparks also calls New Bern, North Carolina home. Here’s how to make the most of a visit to historic New Bern, North Carolina, whether you’re staying for a day, a weekend or a week. In planning your visit to New Bern, the first steps is to gather area visitor information. A top source for area information is the Craven County Convention and Visitors’ Center. Through their website (see Resources below) you can request a free visitors’ guide–email a visitors’ guide request to info@visitnewbern.com or call (800) 437-5767. The guide details area history, accommodations, landmark
