Introduction
87 miles NE of Wilmington
Less than 50 miles inland, on U.S. 70 and U.S. 17, New Bern is the state's second-oldest town (after Bath), lying between the Neuse and Trent rivers, where swimming, boating, and both fresh- and saltwater fishing are favorite pastimes. Its Historic District merits a visit -- it's filled with Georgian, Victorian, and classical-Revival architecture.
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Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens
This 19-room museum, built from 1767 to 1770 as both the state capitol and the residence of the royal governor, has been authentically restored....
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New Bern Firemen's Museum
The original firefighting equipment of New Bern, dating back to the early 19th century, is on display, including an 1884 horse-drawn steamer and...
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The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola Store
The antique storefront that contains this place once functioned as Caleb Bradham's Pharmacy, the site where the entrepreneur invented the formula...
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