Guides, reviews, and highlights of local dining, shopping, recreation, and health services in Craven County.
New Bern is widely recognized as one of the most pet-friendly towns in coastal North Carolina. From dog-friendly outdoor dining patios to riverfront walking paths, pet owners can enjoy an active lifestyle alongside their furry companions. Pet-Friendly Outdoor Dining & Parks Downtown New Bern features numerous restaurants, cafes, and taverns with dog-welcoming outdoor patios. Popular Read: Wellness & Stewardship: Pet-Friendly Bear… »
One of the most charming and interactive ways to explore historic downtown New Bern is by following the Bear Town Bears Public Art Trail. Scattered throughout the downtown waterfront, boutique shopping districts, and municipal parks, these hand-painted, life-sized fiberglass bear statues celebrate New Bern’s Swiss heritage—named after Bern, Switzerland, where “Bern” means bear. The Bear Read: The Walkable “Bear Town Bears”… »
Between boat days on the Neuse and Trent Rivers and warm weekends at the nearby Crystal Coast, life in New Bern, North Carolina, offers plenty of reasons to want to feel confident in your own skin. However, many of us hit a wall. You eat clean, walk the historic downtown streets daily, and stay active—yet Read: Stubborn Belly Fat Won’t Budge?… »