Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
GOING 17 North (FROM WILMINGTON) - take 17 Bypass to Hwy 70 East, exit (147A). Follow 70 East to exit 417 onto Hwy 17 North (toward Washington). Campground on left in 4.8 miles on Hwy 17 North.
GOING 17 South (FROM WASHINGTON) - Campground on right 5 miles from historic New Bern.
GPS: N35.136150, W77.027164
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610 Pollock Street, (252) 514-4900 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 Palace 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.
333 Middle Street (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.
256 Middle Street (252) 636-5895 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.
408 Hancock Street (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 fire-horse named Fred, who died while answering an alarm.
The new North Carolina History Center has revolutionized the visitor encounter at the state's premier historic site and sets a new standard for the museum experience. History Navigator tours using portable interactive devices add an exciting new dimension to our historic sites. Rotating exhibitions and the wide variety of interactive historical activities keep the experience fresh and exciting with each visit.
http://www.tryonpalace.org/nc_history_center.php
421 South Front Street (252) 638-4408 Fresh local produce is available. The Farmer's Market is a location for community gatherings and events and can be rented for special occasions.
Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Saax Bradbury Playhouse 414 Pollock Street (252) 633-0567 The New Bern Civic Theatre presents dramas, comedies, musicals and even performances in sign language. Call for a complete listing of performances and dates.
Corner of New Street and Hancock Street (252) 514-4951 The New Bern Academy Museum building originally served as a school house for boys and girls, then served as a hospital in the Civil War and in 1881 became part of the New Bern Graded School System. Today there are four permanent exhibits: Early New Bern History, Historic Architecture of New Bern, Civil War and History of Education in New Bern. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 1:00pm until 4:00pm and admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students.
National Avenue (252) 637-2912 The graves of brave soldiers who fought and died for our country make up this cemetery.
Our camping facilities are truly full-service. Plus, we've taken the "roughing it" out of camping by offering camping cabins and deluxe cabins all equipped with heat, air conditioning, fans, and wood framed beds with soft mattresses
513 Broad Street (252) 638-8558 This home (c.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. The house can be rented for special occasions and business meetings.
317 Middle Street (252) 638-2577 This former bank building (c.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.
Only a 30 minute drive from the campground you will find the Crystal Coast. Whether you just want some fun in the sun with a little sand in your shoes, this coast is a gorgeous spot to spend the day.
Take a boat trip three miles off-shore to the islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Here you can enjoy remote beaches, watch wild horses and other wildlife, or visit one of the historic districts. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch for the day. Catch a boat trip out of Harker's Island, Morehead City or Beaufort and enjoy a full day of fun.
Only a 30 minute drive, Fort Macon offers public access to the surf, sun and sand of the Crystal Coast—as well as a historic landmark. Located at the eastern end of Bogue Banks, one of a series of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast, the park is surrounded on three sides by water—the Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort Inlet and Bogue Sound. This area of undisturbed natural beauty is the perfect place to explore salt marshes and estuaries vital to the coastal ecosystem.The park is also home to a Civil War fort with a history as intricate and unique as the waterways of the sound. Visit Fort Macon to enjoy the land's natural beauty and soak up some history.
(252) 466-4906 The largest Marine Corps air station in the nation. Tours are available and might include observation of military working dogs, flying squadrons such as Harriers, search and rescue helicopters, a crash fire and rescue demonstration, or a windshield tour of air station.
141 East Fisher Avenue (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.
Visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort for a taste of coastal cultures and maritime history. Exhibits feature the state's rich seafood industry, life-saving stations and lighthouses, and sailboats and motorboats. The Museum is the official repository for artifacts from Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge, which ran aground near Beaufort in 1718.
The Havelock Tourist Center, a multi-purpose meeting facility that can accommodate up to 600, features an aviation exhibit that highlights Marine Corps aviation in Eastern North Carolina. Four aircraft on loan from the United States Marine Corps and Department of the Navy will be on display, along with several static exhibits featuring local aviation "aces." The Tourist Center Complex includes a waterfront park along Slocum Creek featuring a nature boardwalk and boat ramp.
Beary The Hatchet Axe Throwing Co. in downtown New Bern provides a fun and relaxed AXEperience in a safe and unique setting. Check out their page for further details.
Short drive from New Bern is the beautiful historic town dating to the early 1700s, and gently nestled beside the lovely jewel known as the Pamlico River. The first and oldest Washington in the United States, this town is full of history and new life. Music In The Streets, Summer Festival, Smoke on the Water, historic homes, antique stores, art galleries, friendly people, and a more laid back way of life make Washington the ideal place for a quiet getaway at the Heart of the Inner Banks.
Spend the day being a Paleontologist and take home a piece of the past! The museum houses a wide variety of Miocene and Pliocene marine fossils with most displays showcasing specimens collected from the neighboring Nutrien Phosphate Mine. Featured in our shark hall are the remnants of the terror of the Miocene-Pliocene seas, C. megalodon! Check website for more info.
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The true beauty of the Carolina Colours Golf Club is in the way land, water, and sky blend together into striking vistas that draw the golfer away from the demands of the world. More details on website.
Explore the beauty of North Carolina's Neuse and Trent Rivers. Our tours take you through picturesque landscapes, quaint towns, and historic sites. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a family adventure, we have the perfect destination for you. Check website for more details.
Nestled within the inner banks, Oriental sits along the beautiful Neuse River, intertwined with several smaller creeks, where the boating season never ends. Wide waters beckon year-round sailing, cruising, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and for those who enjoy racing, there are regattas just about every month of the year. More details on website.
Have you ever wondered what Southern plantation life was like in the 1800s? Step back in time and learn about a fascinating tale of love and war and the strength of a Southern family. It is definitely a tour you won't want to miss. With three floors and a working basement, cemetery, garden, forest, plantation land, and the Trent River at the back of the property, there is certainly much to see.
A real life interactive game where a group of people have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles, riddles and find clues to solve a mystery. Check website for more info.
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