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Live
The Good Life In New Bern North Carolina |
New
Bern, North Carolina A Great Place To Call Home
Sailors
and "landlubbers" enjoy New Bern's many sailing
regattas. The regattas, held year-round, attract hundreds
of sailors, would-be sailors, and spectators. The annual
Michelob Regatta featured over 90 entries alone. For
hikers and campers, Croatan National Forest offers 155,000
acres of forest, 40 miles of streams, and 4,300 acres of lakes.
Fisherman can cast their lines year-round into the Neuse River,
reeling in bass, catfish, bream, flounder, and drum.
Several major fishing tournaments are held in and around New
Bern during the summer and fall. New Bern suits golfers
to a tee. The area features seven acclaimed, championship
18-hole golf courses with waterfront fairways, pro shops and
PGA staff members. The City of New Bern and Craven County
governments sponsor two diverse recreation departments with
youth sports, adult leagues, and senior activities.
Both recreation departments operate ball fields, public parks,
boat launching ramps, and other educational and recreational
programs. The YMCA and a private sports club offer even
more recreational diversities. |
Golf
and Country Clubs 
| Name: |
Distance: |
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| Brandywine |
30
miles |
| Carolina
Pines |
12
miles |
| Emerald |
In
city |
| Fairfield
Harbour |
8
miles |
| Minnesott
Beach |
26
miles |
| New
Bern |
In
city |
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| Quakerneck |
12
miles |
| River
Bend |
6
miles |
| Star
Hill |
30
miles |
| Silver
Creek |
26
miles |
| Taberna |
5
miles |
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Marinas
- Ramada
Inn Marina
All slips with water, metered electricity, cable TV, phone
hook-up.
252-637-7372
- Northwest
Creek Marina
Fairfield Harbour, New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 638-4133
- Duck Creek Marina
Sandy Point Road, Bridgeton, NC 28519
(252) 638-1702
- Bridgepointe
Marina
101 Howell Road, New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-7372
- River
Bend Yacht Club & Marina
1 Marina Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-2006
- Tidewater
Marina Co. Inc.
300 Madame Moore Ln., New Bern
(252) 637-3347
- Sheraton
Grand New Bern
100 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560
(252)
638-3585
- Cypress
Point Marina
1101 B. Street, Bridgeton, NC 28519
(252) 514-2288
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Campgrounds
- Neuse
River Campground
U.S. Hwy. 17 N., Bridgeton, 1½ miles north of the
Neuse River Bridge • (252) 638-2556
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Fishers Landing
Croatan National Forest, U.S. Hwy. 70 E., Riverdale
(252) 638-5628
- Neuse
River (Flanners Beach) Campground
Croatan National Forest, U.S. Hwy. 70 E .(252) 638-5628
- Pinecliff
Croatan National Forest,
Havelock • (252) 638-5628
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Outdoor
Recreation
Glenburnie
Park
Glenburnie Drive
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 636-4137 |
Kidsville
1225 Pinetree Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 636-4138 |
Lawson Creek Park
Lawson Creek Drive
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 636-4137 |
On the Wind Sailing Charter
Fairfield Harbour
P.O. Box 763
Bridgeton, NC 28519
(252) 633-0032 |
Adams Creek Gun Sports
6240 Adams Creek Road
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-6808
(252) 447-7688 |
Peace & Plenty
2028 Willmar Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-2180 farm
(252) 244-3083 preserve |
SEA Charters
P.O. Box 868
Bridgeton, NC 28519-0868
(252) 638-5614 |
Coastal Kayak Outfitters
P.O. Box 3065
New Bern, NC 28563
(252) 636-0373 |
Dixon's Scuba
1400 East US 70 Highway
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 638-8682 |
B & R Guns & Outdoor Range
1775 Lake Road
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 447-5826 |
Tarheel Divers
2216 Trent Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 638-3432 |
Croatan National Forest
141 East Fisher Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 638-5628 |
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Union Point Park
East Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 636-4137 |
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The Arts
The arts are
a vibrant part of New Bern's character. Contemporary
visual and performing arts draw from New Bern's historical
traditions. For example, the Craven Consort is an assembly
of recorder musicians who incorporate violin and cello for
an acoustic, baroque sound. The Craven Historical Dancers,
perform baroque and Renaissance dances. The Sounds of
Summer is an outdoor concert series at Union Point Park along
the waterfront. Contemporary local bands offer free
entertainment. The Jazz Brunch features regional jazz
trios and quartets that play to sold-out audiences.
The Atlantic Dance Theatre, a professional dance company,
performs in Craven County for general audiences. For
classical tastes, Craven Concerts, Inc. sponsors four major
concerts annually, including one by the North Carolina Symphony.
Also, Pro Musica, a group of a capella singers. perform madrigal,
classical and pop music for concerts and festivals.
Art lovers will want to visit the Craven Arts Council and
Gallery. Housed in a former turn-of-the-century band
building, the council hosts nine exhibits annually.
Theater lovers will enjoy performances by the New Bern Civic
Theatre. In 1993, the Theatre celebrated 25 years of
producing comedies, dramas, musicals and concerts. Training
and performing includes all ages. |
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Festivals
and Events
While
New Bern's historic charm is a popular tourist attraction, our
fall arts and crafts festival attracts many visitors as well.
The annual Chrysanthemum Festival, sponsored by Swiss Bear,
in cooperation with Tryon Palace Historic 
Sites and Gardens. Held the second weekend in October
- just when the air becomes cool and the leaves start to turn
- the Chrysanthemum Festival is a weekend extravaganza of arts,
crafts and music. Festival-goers can enjoy performances
by street musicians, browse among the works of local artists,
attend a quilt show, or kick up their heels at the Octoberfest.
"This is more than a street festival," says Susan
Moffat, Director of Swiss Bear. "It's a great gala
event. Each year presents new activities. In the
past we've had antique car shows, Civil War reenactments, a
quilt show, Coast Guard ships, and hot air balloons. Also
Tryon Palace opens their gardens free of charge each year."
In the spring you'll want to see the Historic Homes and Gardens
Tour, jointly sponsored by the New Bern Historical Society and
the New Bern Preservation Foundation. This Historical
Society hosts and autumn "New Bern at Night" tour
of homes, which features local actors in 18th and 19th century
dress. Sports
enthusiasts, conservationists, and art lovers will enjoy the
Annual North Carolina Wildlife and Sportsman's Show, sponsored
by the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce. The wildlife
show features art and educational display booths on wildlife
and conservation, with artists and carvers from around the nation
in attendance. |
Shopping
and Antiquing 
Craven County offers many shopping opportunities,
from large department stores to specialty shops and boutiques.
Scattered among the streets that comprise New Bern's historic
downtown, you'll discover antiquing, arts and crafts, clothing,
jewelry, and much more. Outside of the historic district,
New Bern offers many shopping centers.
Shopping opportunities continue to expand in Havelock,
where there is plenty of variety. Among these are furniture
stores, gift shops, music stores, and military surplus outlets,
just to name a few. As a visitor to Craven County, your
shopping experience is sure to be one of the highlights of your
stay! |
Our Military Influence 
A driving force in the local economy is nearby Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station, located just east of New Bern.
Cherry Point is the world's largest Marine Corps air station.
Approximately 9,000 Marines are based here. Civilian
employment on base totals 2,670 workers and 152 non-governmental
workers. Commissary, Exchange and hospital facilities
are available. Tours are available and might include observation
of military working dogs, flying squadrons such as Harriers,
search and rescue demonstrations, or a windshield tour of the
air station. Camp Lejeune and New River MCAS (helicopter)
are both located in the Jacksonville area of Highway 17 South. |
Area Industry
Community
leaders have recruited modern manufacturing firms to the area,
providing local residents with a sound economic base.
Manufacturing makes up about 25 percent of Craven County's workforce.
These companies include: Moen, Inc., a plumbing fixture
manufacturing operation that employs 500 people; Craven County
Wood Energy, L.P., an $82 million wood-fueled generating plant;
Hatteras Yachts, a builder of some of the finest luxury yachts
in the world employing approximately 500 people; Weyerhaeuser
Corporation, a wood pulp and paper products manufacturer, employing
705 people; Amital Spinning Corporation, and acrylic yarn manufacturing
firm with 304 employees, Tredegar Film Products, a $30 million
manufacturer of extruded plastic film; and S-B Power Tools with
500 employees. |
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