New Bern Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tryon Palace, formerly called Governor's Palace, Newbern, was the official residence and administrative headquarters of the British governors of North Carolina from 1770 to 1775. The palace was often at the center of state occasions and hospitality. The residence was seized by patriot troops in 1775.
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Gouverneurspalast | Tryon-Palast
529 S Front StTryon Palace, formerly called Governor's Palace, Newbern, was the official residence and administrative headquarters of the British governors of North Carolina from 1770 to 1775. The palace was often at the center of state occasions and hospitality. The residence was seized by patriot troops in 1775.
The Birthplace of Pepsi, located in historic New Bern, North Carolina, is the actual site where Pepsi-Cola was first invented by Caleb Bradham in his pharmacy in 1898.
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Geburtsort von Pepsi-Cola
256 Middle StThe Birthplace of Pepsi, located in historic New Bern, North Carolina, is the actual site where Pepsi-Cola was first invented by Caleb Bradham in his pharmacy in 1898.
Established in 1955, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum is a unique experience! Bring the kids for an educational and fun day of learning! Find out about New Bern’s fire history and special programs. Learn about the oldest fire company in the state, experience the Great Fire of ’22 which destroyed over 1,000 buildings in downtown, talk to Fred, the beloved fire horse, and be part of something unlike any other!
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New Bern Firemen's Museum
420 Broad StEstablished in 1955, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum is a unique experience! Bring the kids for an educational and fun day of learning! Find out about New Bern’s fire history and special programs. Learn about the oldest fire company in the state, experience the Great Fire of ’22 which destroyed over 1,000 buildings in downtown, talk to Fred, the beloved fire horse, and be part of something unlike any other!
The North Carolina History Center has revolutionized the visitor encounter at North Carolina’s premier historic site, and set a new standard for the museum experience. Rotating exhibitions, shopping, rare artifacts, and a wide variety of interactive historical activities keep the experience fresh and exciting with each new visit. This truly is the best place to begin your Tryon Palace experience.
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North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace
529 S Front StThe North Carolina History Center has revolutionized the visitor encounter at North Carolina’s premier historic site, and set a new standard for the museum experience. Rotating exhibitions, shopping, rare artifacts, and a wide variety of interactive historical activities keep the experience fresh and exciting with each new visit. This truly is the best place to begin your Tryon Palace experience.
City/town information
New Bern is a riverfront city near the North Carolina coast. The Tryon Palace complex includes a replica of the state's 1st capitol, historic homes, gardens and the North Carolina History Center. The Birthplace of Pepsi is the drugstore where the drink was invented in the 1890s. Nearby, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum highlights the Great Fire of 1922. South, Croatan National Forest has estuaries and diverse wildlife.
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New Bern
New Bern is a riverfront city near the North Carolina coast. The Tryon Palace complex includes a replica of the state's 1st capitol, historic homes, gardens and the North Carolina History Center. The Birthplace of Pepsi is the drugstore where the drink was invented in the 1890s. Nearby, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum highlights the Great Fire of 1922. South, Croatan National Forest has estuaries and diverse wildlife.
Food scene
Since 1999, Captain Ratty’s has served locals and tourists alike on the corner of Middle Street in New Bern, North Carolina. The award winning establishment has coupled a culinary scene that fosters a diverse menu with a trendy chic atmosphere.
With multiple spacious dining rooms, a modern wine bar, the newly renovated Stubbs Pub, and a roof top that boasts views of downtown and the river, diners can enjoy the most diverse dining experience that New Bern has to offer.
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Captain Ratty's Seafood
202 Middle StSince 1999, Captain Ratty’s has served locals and tourists alike on the corner of Middle Street in New Bern, North Carolina. The award winning establishment has coupled a culinary scene that fosters a diverse menu with a trendy chic atmosphere.
With multiple spacious dining rooms, a modern wine bar, the newly renovated Stubbs Pub, and a roof top that boasts views of downtown and the river, diners can enjoy the most diverse dining experience that New Bern has to offer.
Opened in August of 2010, Persimmons is a locally-owned waterfront restaurant located on the shores of the Neuse River in New Bern, NC. Features an elegant yet casual atmosphere and three distinct dining venues: a downstairs great room, a private upstairs dining room, and a picturesque outdoor waterfront dining area. Persimmons focuses on modern cuisine made from locally-sourced ingredients by our award-winning chef and hosting a variety of special events with waterfront dining, fresh food, and the friendliest service around.
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Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant
100 Pollock StreetOpened in August of 2010, Persimmons is a locally-owned waterfront restaurant located on the shores of the Neuse River in New Bern, NC. Features an elegant yet casual atmosphere and three distinct dining venues: a downstairs great room, a private upstairs dining room, and a picturesque outdoor waterfront dining area. Persimmons focuses on modern cuisine made from locally-sourced ingredients by our award-winning chef and hosting a variety of special events with waterfront dining, fresh food, and the friendliest service around.
Activities
Looking for information about paddling, winging, foiling, or other watersports? You can rent paddle boards and many other watersport craft.
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Stand Up Outfitters
1305 Country Club RdLooking for information about paddling, winging, foiling, or other watersports? You can rent paddle boards and many other watersport craft.
https://www.standupoutfitters.com