Things to Do in New Bern, Edenton - NC Coast

Albemarle & Pamlico Sounds

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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Nicholas Sparks Book & Film Sights

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River Fishing & Paddling

Birthplace of Pepsi

Tryon Palace

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Take a Nicholas Sparks Tour of the North Carolina Coast

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Beach Biking: 3 Ways to Explore the North Carolina Coast

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6 Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

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5 Picturesque Summer Beach Vacations

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Celebrate the Holidays in Winston-Salem

Sweepstakes

Gardens on the North Carolina Coast

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Go Wild: 4 National Forests to Explore

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Flatwater Paddling in Eastern North Carolina

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Candlelight Christmas Celebration in New Bern

New Bern

El Parian Mexican Restaurant

Elizabeth City

Comfort Suites of New Bern

New Bern

Fairfield Harbour Golf Club - Harbour Pointe Course

New Bern

Annual Wassail Bowl at the Cupola House

Edenton

Camping on the Coast

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Sea Breeze: Golf Courses on the Coast

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Dog-Friendly Hotels Where Man’s Best Friend Is King

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A Girls’ Getaway to the Coast

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River's Edge Family Campground

Bayboro

Walk in Blackbeard’s Footsteps in North Carolina

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American Legion Fairgrounds

Edenton

Firsts That Last

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Birding, Kayaking & Fishing at Wildlife Refuges

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Tour North Carolina’s Historic Homes

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Beyond the Guidebook: Blackbeard’s Coastal Haunts

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