New Bern: Long History and Good Food in One Place
Regarded to be the birthplace of Pepsi, New Bern is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. The city is positioned at the convergence of the Neuse and the Trent rivers, near the North Carolina coast. New Bern, NC was settled in 1710 by the early colonizers from Bern, Switzerland. Presently, the city has grown into progress and it had a population estimated at 30,242 as of 2013. It is the county seat of Craven County. The nearest airport that offers domestic flights is the ISO-Kinston Regional Airport which is four miles from the town center.
Best Time to Visit
The absolute best time to come is in October for New Bern's grand festival the Mum Fest. Book your tickets ahead of time as prices may surge on this month. Hotels and Budget Inns are available but it may be expensive on peak tourist arrival months of late Apriltoearly Juneand fromearly Septembertolate October. The temperature usually ranges from36°F to89°Fand is rarely below23°For above95°F.
What to Do & Area Attractions
In visiting New Bern, one should not miss the historical places it has to offer, visit the North Carolina History Place, New Bern Fireman’s Museum and take a leisure walk at the New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battle Park. Experience local cuisine at the Morgan’s tavern and Grill, try the pizza at Big Apple Pizzeria or grab some burgers at Beef Army Burger Company. Check in at the charming Courtyard by Marriott New Bern and request for a riverfront room as the view is breathtakingly beautiful or try the Hampton Inn New Bern.