Things to do... New Bern Tours (Trolley Tour) (252) 637-7316  Discover three centuries of history and architectural beauty in a 90 minute trolley car tour of downtown New Bern. Professional guides will recount the fascinating details of this former royal capital of North Carolina. The trolley is enclosed and heated in winter, has rain curtains for inclement weather during the rest of the year.
GHOSTWALK! An exciting annual New Bern event in October. Ghosts from the past haunt Historic New Bern Homes and Cedar Grove Cemetery. Check it out!
MumFest Colorful event happens every October in New Bern. Visit the website to see details of this fun event and learn more about the planned happenings next year! http://mumfest.com Ferry System
North Carolina has an extensive and pleasurable ferry system to enable you quick access to the Outer Banks and more! Visit their website for daily schedules and locations.
Places to Visit in New Bern... Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
(800)767-1560
Known in colonial times as one of the most beautiful public buildings in America, the elegant Georgian-style mansion served as both home of Royal Governor William Tryon and the capital of the Colony of North Carolina. Restored to its 18th-century glory, Tryon Plaace is furnished with an outstanding collection of antiques and art. The grounds are devoted to extensive gardens ranging from English formal gardens to a kitchen garden to wilderness garden areas. The complex includes four contrasting homes of exceptional beauty. Interpreters in period costumes conduct tours all year. An audiovisual orientation program and crafts demonstration, including cooking in the Tryon Palace kitchen, basket weaving and blacksmithing, are offered daily.
The New Bern Academy Museum
(800)767-1560 Site of North Carolina's first public school, which opened in 1766 and taught students until 1971. The current structure, built in 1806, contains artifacts that focus on education, architecture, and the Civil War. A part of the Tryon Palace complex. Attmore-Oliver House (252) 638-8558 This home (ca. 1790), headquarters for the New Bern Historical Society, exhibits 18th and 19th century furniture and New Bern historical objects, including Civil War artifacts, and a unique doll collection. Birthplace of Pepsi (252) 636-5898  On this spot in his pharmacy, Caleb Bradham invented "Brad's Drink", which later he patented as Pepsi Cola. Today you can relax and enjoy a Pepsi Cola at the recreated soda fountain and purchase a souvenir. Firemen's Museum (252) 636-4087 This building houses steam pumpers and an extensive collection of early fire-fighting equipment along with rare photographs, Civil War relics, and even the mounted head of a faithful old firehorse named Fred, who died while answering an alarm. Bank of the Arts (252) 638-2577 This former bank building (ca. 1913), headquarters of the Craven Arts Council and Gallery, is both a cultural and an architectural treat. Changing exhibits of various media such as painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, and fiber art by artists of the southeastern United States are provided free of charge in the gallery area.
New Bern Civic Theatre (252) 633-0567 http://www.newberncivictheatre.org  Performances at the Saax Bradbury Playhouse include dramas, comedies, musicals and one production in sign language. For more information on tickets and group rates, please visit the website.
RiverTowne Repertory Players - New Bern
Producers of comedy, drama & musical shows at Sudan Shrine Auditorium.
Day Trips... North Carolina Acquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (252) 247-4003 
Newly renovated, our acquarium is ready for your visit! Please click on the link below to see more pictures and information.
North Carolina Estuarium - Washington Features unique environmental artworks, living aquariums, audiovisual, historic artifacts and boats. (252) 948-0000 North Carolina Maritime Museum - Beaufort (252) 728-7317 Cruise the Crystal Coast - Beaufort and Morehead City Waterfront Choose among 17 regularly scheduled scenic tours, party cruises, lunch or dinner cruises or Mystery Tours. (252) 728-7827 Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks Tour - Beaufort 
Beaufort Historic Site - Beaufort (252) 728-5225 or (800) 575-SITE Cape Lookout - Harkers Island Visitors Center (252) 728-2250 Core Sound Waterfowl Museum - Harkers Island (252) 728-1500 Fort Macon State Park - Atlantic Beach (252) 726-3775 The History Place - Morehead City (252) 247-7533 The Aurora Fossil Museum (252) 322-4238 A Day at the Farm (252) 414-9494 or (877) 514-1251 - toll free
Enjoy this century old farm where you will see the old dairy barns, milking equipment, old kitchen, and a restored Pack House for parties and loft for sleep overs! Other areas of interest include a fish and duck pond, lots of farm animals including Abraham, the trick goat who has been seen on "World's Funniest Animals". Hayrides and butter making are available for groups of 12 or more. There is also an ice cream shop with gift items available, as well. Please call for an appointment and directions from your location.
Croatan National Forest
(252) 638-5628 This was one site of a battle that was fought in New Bern during the Civil War. Outdoor recreation opportunities include camping, picnicking, hiking, hunting, and fishing. Baxter Street Clock Located on Pollock Street. A restoration of one of the few turn-of-the-last-century, four-faced clocks still in use. Christ Church 320 Pollock Street This Episcopal parish was established in 1715. The first church building was constructed in 1750. A second building was destroyed in the late 1870's; today's church was built on the old foundation. Stones in the graveyard date back to 1784. Lady Blessington Cannon Corner of Pollock and Middle Streets Embedded in the sidewalk at the corner of Christ Church fence, it was taken from a British ship during the Revolution, and was used as a surveyor's landmark in laying out the city. First Presbyterian Church 418 New Street Established in 1817, the church building was used as a hospital and lookout during the Civil War. The belfry still shows carved names and initials of Union Soldiers.
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