New Bern & Havelock
North Carolina Begins Here
As the second oldest town in North Carolina (in 2010 the town celebrated its 300th anniversary!), New Bern has a classic Main Street feel, ripe with historic buildings and landmarks. Named after Berne, Switzerland, New Bern was founded by Swiss and German immigrants in 1710 and has been a critical part of North Carolina history ever since.
In the latter half of the 18th century, New Bern was the first permanent seat of the colonial government of the state. Then, after the Revolutionary War, the former palace of British governor William Tryon became the original state capital building of the independent state until the 1790s when it was destroyed by a fire. More than 150 years later, a new palace was built, reconstructed from the original drawings and plans. A visit to the historic building and beautiful gardens or a trip to the newly built North Carolina History Education Center, is a great way to start off a day exploring New Bern.
Learn more about the town’s fascinating past on a walking, carriage or trolley tour through the historic downtown area. Successful merchants and sea captains have built many beautiful homes in the town, and the downtown buildings have been preserved beautifully. Professional guides tell stories of the town’s long history and explain interesting architectural details. Afterward, explore today’s New Bern, with its variety of cute shops, antique stores, restaurants and specialty stores.
Wedged on a section of land where the Neuse and Trent Rivers meet, New Bern also boasts extraordinary water views and loads of recreational opportunities. Tee off at one of the area’s top-notch golf courses, set sail on the stunning Neuse River, or just relax in one of the waterfront parks.
A variety of restaurants, familiar hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts offer guests an abundant choice of dining and lodging.
Just 15 miles down Highway 70 East is the small, cozy community of Havelock, which took the name of the British General, Sir Henry Havelock. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is located in Havelock. Home of the Harrier Jet, Cherry Point occupies nearly 16,000 acres in Craven County and is the largest Marine Corps Air Station in the world.
For more information, contact the New Bern/Craven County Convention & Visitors Center at 800-437-5767 or visit www.visitnewbern.com.
Did you know…?
• New Bern was the first state capital of North Carolina and is home to the first permanent state capital building.
• Pepsi-Cola was invented here by local pharmacist Caleb Bradham.
• New Bern is home to the first fire department, postal service, public banking institution, incorporated school and printing press in the state of North Carolina.
• The best-selling author Nicholas Sparks is from New Bern and used the town as the setting for three of his novels, including The Notebook, The Wedding and A Bend in the Road.
New Bern & Havelock Listings
| Coastal Carolina Regional Airport New Bern, NC CoastalCarolinaAirport.com  Emerald Golf Club 5000 Clubhouse Drive New Bern, NC 252-633-4440 www.emeraldgc.com   Lake Road Winery 1120 Lake Road Newport, NC 252-622-0930 www.lakeroadwinery.com  Little Caesars Pizza Havelock-217 E. Main St. • 252-447-5600 Newbern-2309 Neuse Blvd. • 252-636-3339 Morehead City-5208 Hwy 70 St • 252-240-0026 |
New Bern VisitNewBern.com • 800-437-5767 NewBern300.com • 252-635-1710 Olivia's Caberet Lollipops Gentlemen's Club 400 Fontana Blvd. Havelock, NC 252-447-7178 Pizza Hut 3404 Arendell Morehead City 252-726-7117 www.pizzahut.com Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens 529 Front Street New Bern, NC 800-767-1560 • 252-639-3500 www.tryonpalace.org
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