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Attractions
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Tryon
Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
-610
Pollock Street, (252) 514-4900. Known in colonial times as one
of the most beautiful public buildingsin 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.
Attmore-Oliver
House
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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. Can be rented
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New
Bern Tours
(Trolley Tour)
- 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.
Birthplace
of Pepsi
- 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.
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National
Cemetery - National
Avenue, (252) 637-2912. The graves of brave soldiers who fought
and died for our country make up this cemetery.
New
Bern Civic Theatre
(Saax
Bradbury Playhouse) - 414 Pollock Street, (252) 633-0567.
The
theater presents dramas, comedies, musicals and even performances
in sign language. Call for a complete listing of performances and
dates.
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 Area
Attractions
New Bern and Craven County offer a
variety of cultural, educational and historical
attractions, from museums to a beautiful palace, there is
something available for everyone. Tryon Palace, Firemen's
Museum, Historic Trolley Tour tickets and an "All
Attraction Pass" are available at the Convention and
Visitors Center.
Fireman's Museum
- 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
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Day at the Farm
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183 Woodrow McCoy Road, Cove City, (252) 514-9494. Enjoy this
historic dairy farm where you'll see the old dairy barns, milking
equipment and period antiques. Other areas of interest include a
pumpkin patch, peanut patch, fish and duck pond, farm animals, a
swinging playground, hayrides and much more!
Farmer's
Market
- 421 South Front Street,
(252) 638-4408. Fresh local produce is available. Also a location
for community gatherings and events. Can be rented for special
occasions.
New
Bern Academy Museum
Corner of New Street and Hancock
Street, 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.
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Bank
of the Arts
- 317 Middle Street,
(252) 638-2787. 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.
Croatan
National Forest
- 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.
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Cherry
Point MCAS - Havelock
(252) 466-4906. The largest MarineCorps 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.
Airplane
Aviation Museum - Havelock
Havelock
Tourist Center - Havelock
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.
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