New Bern
Discover New Bern, North Carolina
A historic river city where the Neuse and the Trent come together.
New Bern is the kind of place that gives you room to spread out without giving up character. It is a full river city, North Carolina's first state capital, the home of Tryon Palace, and the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, set where the Neuse and Trent Rivers meet. The history is real and close at hand, but so is the everyday: a walkable downtown, riverfront parks, and neighborhoods that reach well beyond the old core.
Life along the water
Downtown is the heart of it, with shops and restaurants along Middle Street, museums, and the waterfront at Union Point Park where the two rivers come together. Tryon Palace anchors the colonial story with its gardens and the North Carolina History Center. Older, established neighborhoods like Riverside and Ghent give the city its texture, and the Croatan National Forest and the Neuse open up the outdoors just beyond town.
On the water
Two rivers mean a lot of shoreline. Waterfront living here runs from downtown riverfront homes to established communities along the Neuse and Trent. Boating access is part of the appeal, and the right setting depends on the river, the frontage, and how you like to spend time on the water. We are glad to help you sort through it.
Getting around
New Bern sits at a useful crossroads. The Crystal Coast at Beaufort and Morehead City is connected by the US-70 corridor, and Washington and the Inner Banks are an easy regional connection by way of US-17. It makes the city a natural base whether your week leans toward work, the water, or both.
Schools and local institutions
New Bern is served by Craven County Schools, with Craven Community College and CarolinaEast Medical Center among the institutions that serve the area.
Finding a home
This is the most varied market in our coverage area: historic homes near downtown and in named districts, established in-town neighborhoods, newer development beyond the core, riverfront and creekfront settings, and acreage in the wider county. Whatever you are looking for, there is a good chance New Bern has a version of it.
What is New Bern, NC known for?
New Bern is North Carolina's first state capital, the home of Tryon Palace, and the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, set where the Neuse and Trent Rivers meet.
Is New Bern a waterfront city?
Yes. New Bern sits at the confluence of two rivers, and waterfront living along the Neuse and Trent is central to the market.
How is New Bern connected to the coast?
The Crystal Coast at Beaufort and Morehead City is reached by way of the US-70 corridor, and the Inner Banks are connected by US-17.
What kinds of homes are in New Bern?
Historic downtown homes, established neighborhoods like Riverside and Ghent, newer development, riverfront and creekfront properties, and acreage in the wider Craven County area.
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