New Bern, North Carolina
Where the Neuse meets the Trent.
A little city worth knowing. Find dinner, see what is on, and follow the painted bears around town.
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Today in town
Thursday, October 8
Persimmons Waterfront RestaurantDinner, decided.
Put two or three places side by side: photos, hours, what they're known for, and Google reviews. Still torn? We'll shuffle and deal.
Make it a New Bern day
Tryon Palace
Start at the North Carolina History Center ticket desk, then choose the palace, gardens or galleries that fit your visit.
Union Point Park
bears, hiding in plain sight
Start the hunt →17things on this weekend
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MumFest, Oct 10–11: parking, shuttle, what to know
Read the guide →
The Birthplace of Pepsi
Cruise The Neuse Boat Tours
Bear Feet Street Tours
Ghosts of New Bern
MumFest photo: U.S. Marine Corps, public domain
Find all 101 bears.
Painted bear statues stand all over town. Browse the map to find your next bear, then sign in to track and save your Passport progress.
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Home Town Bear I
Bearon De Graffenried
Greenzly
Capt Black Bear’d
Welcome Bear
Judge Bear
Future Bear
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