Fort Macon State Park
"New Bern visitors come for a coastal day trip that combines history with beach time. The city also offers lodging, restaurants, and access to the Crystal Coast."
Historic coastal park with a restored Civil War fort, beaches, and excellent birding.
Hammocks Beach State Park
"New Bern travelers visit for a coastal side trip that pairs well with a Crystal Coast beach day. The park offers a more natural shoreline experience than many developed beaches."
A coastal park known for Bear Island’s undeveloped beaches, marshes, and wildlife.
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
"New Bern travelers can enjoy a scenic drive inland for swimming, paddling, and forest trails. The park makes a good change of pace from coastal sightseeing."
A scenic eastern North Carolina park known for river bluffs, swimming, paddling, and forest trails.