Walk the downtown area and enjoy the cute shops and restaurants of New Bern. See if you can spot the bears! "Bern" is the Swiss word for Bear, so New Bern is all about Bears. There are more than 50 unique fiberglass bears scattered around New Bern.
New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi Cola. This is actual site Pepsi was invented.
New Bern was the original state capital of North Carolina and Tryon Palace was the official residence of the British governors of North Carolina from 1770 to 1775. Although the wedding will be on the grounds and in the gardens, you can take a tour of the inside of the palace during the day.
Part of the Tryon Palace, the North Carolina History Center is a Museum that has rotating exhibitions and a wide variety of interactive historical activities.
A lovely boutique downtown with lots of cute clothing if any ladies want to shop!
Year-round Farmer's market with 150 diverse vendors. Open Saturdays 8:00 to 2:00.
Directly on the Neuse River, this is a great spot for an upscale lunch or dinner on the water and is located just down the street from the Courtyard Marriott.
The place to go if you want an authentic southern breakfast.
Contemporary mixed with old charm, the Chelsea is another great spot to dine. Features "New American Cuisine" with a variety of menu options.
Modern and sophisticated restraurant and bar with a big city feel. Gourmet food and a Bloody Mary Bar on Saturdays and Sundays til 3!
The spot for Craft beers.
Full service bar with outdoor seating located downtown.