Things to Do in New Bern, Edenton - NC Coast

The charming towns of North Carolina’s coastal sounds have inspired those who’ve lived there for generations. Visit this region to retrace colonial women’s quest for freedom, walk in pirates’ footsteps, tour our state's first capitol and explore the settings for many of Nicholas Sparks’ most iconic works.

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Charming Small Towns & Colonial History
Birthplace of Pepsi
Nicholas Sparks Book & Film Sights
Tryon Palace
Blackbeard & Pirate History
River Fishing & Paddling

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Summer 88°

Fall 66°

Roanoke River Lighthouse on the Edenton waterfront
Tryon Palace, North Carolina's first capitol, in New Bern
Ghost Harbor Brewing in Elizabeth City
The Birthplace of Pepsi in New Bern
The Cupola House and historic gardens in Edenton
Sailing in Elizabeth City
Fall foliage on the Dismal Swamp Canal

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Ahoskie
Bath
Camden
Edenton
Elizabeth City
Hertford
New Bern
Oriental
Plymouth
Washington
Windsor

Getting There

Interstate 40

U.S. Route 17

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)

Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV)

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A Celebration of Freedom: Juneteenth in North Carolina

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Eastern Carolina Aviation Exhibit

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Croatan National Forest Cedar Point Tideland Trail

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I am walking around downtown a little this morning and I just love this little City! It's such a beautiful place to be and the people are so fabulous! If you ever get the opportunity, visit Elizabeth City!! #visitecity #ilovenc #smalltowngirl #shoplocal

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A Celebration of Freedom: Juneteenth in North Carolina

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Coast Through History Along Highway 17

Article

Directory

Attractions & Activities in this region

Bayview Golf Club

Bath

Directory

Places to Stay in this region

6 Byways Filled with Fall Foliage

List

Where the Road Ends, Adventure Begins: Feel Renewed by These Places to Travel by Ferry

Trips That Transform

Directory

Places to Eat & Drink in this region

Take an Trip Inspired by 'Where the Crawdads' Sing

Trip Idea

Directory

Events in this region

New Bern's Holiday Charm

New Bern

7 Hidden Treasures in Coastal Towns

Trip Idea

6 Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

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Birding, Kayaking & Fishing at Wildlife Refuges

List

Carolina Coastal Railroaders Train Show

New Bern

Eastern Carolina Aviation Exhibit

Havelock

15 Ways to Honor Year of the Trail

List

Stay on a Farm in North Carolina

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Proof aka Paradiso

Elizabeth City

Feast at Fall Oyster and Seafood Festivals

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