River Bend Golf & Country Club

New Bern/Craven County CVC

Croatan National Forest

This coastal national forest contains 159,000

Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens

Tryon Palace was the 18th-century residence of the governor of the colony and state of North Carolina. The site 22 acres with 13 beautiful period gardens and three historic homes from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Aerie Inn

This delightful Victorian villa, circa 1882, is the favorite year-round spot for travelers to enjoy Eastern NC and truly understand that "North Carolina Begins Here."

The Emerald Golf Club

Home of the Curtis Strange Shrine Golf Classic. Site of 1992 and 1993 PGA Tour Qualifying School. Championship (6,924 yards, 73.8 rating, 129 slope); Back (71.8 rating, 124 slope); Middle (6,123 yards, 69.9 rating, 120 slope); Forward (4,813 yards, 68.2 rating, 114 slope); 18 holes, par 72;