Awesome staff. Clean facility. I also loved walking around before to enjoy the beautiful…read morearchitecture of the area.

My family and I love the Civic Theatre! The whole building has been renovated recently, and the…read moreupdated interior is stunning. The seats are comfy, the bathrooms are clean, and they have a good variety of fairly priced concessions with beer and wine. There is clearly a lot of talent in New Bern, because the shows are always great and the people involved in the productions are obviously passionate about their work.

Decided to check out Nightmare Factory with my grandfather. I have to say it exceeded my…read moreexpectations. Actors gave it their all and the staff were amiable. Not the cream of the crop, but not god awful either. Worth a visit if I have to say so myself.

Pretty lackluster this year. Not sure why the inside part was closed or cancelled, but it was…read moreawful, short, just banging noises. 5 minutes after a 40 minute wait new management, short staffed, who knows, but until they figure something out don't waste your money.

I really enjoyed my visit to Tryon Palace! I learned a lot about the history of New Bern, which was…read morevery cool. This house is a very nice reconstruction, as the original one burned down. The guide was very knowledgeable, and they even had fake food set out in the dining room! The gardens were lovely, and you could wander in them for a while (we didn't, just because it was so hot). Definitely a reasonable price to pay for a 45-minute history lesson.

I enjoyed the history of this Palace and thought that the docent giving the tour was quite…read moreknowledgeable. The history was so interesting and I asked a lot questions as well - she didn't seem to kind! And I actually stumped bet on one of the equations. Make sure you walk around the grounds and the gardens as well. They have a pretend military camp based in 1774, so that was very interesting. Well worth it! If you are a senior make sure you ask for the discount - not advertised!

It's been a couple years since my last review and there's a new chef at the helm. I was glad to…read moresee he kept the old favorites (the burger, egg rolls, etc.) but the menu is much larger now. We enjoyed the watermelon carpaccio, fried green tomatoes, garden risotto with added shrimp. Everything was very good. The tomato portion was enormous and the beer batter was crispy and light. The risotto? It wasn't really risotto, it was more like a creamy rice but it was delicious. And those shrimp were big, juicy and tasted like they just came out of the sea. The watermelon, though, was a shocker. It was grilled! It had a really great smoky flavor that was totally unexpected and the dressing was light and fresh. We always sit at the bar and the service is always on point.

I had been so looking forward to dining at Baxter's 1892 with the speak easy feel and the live…read moremusic. I tried to make reservation but the restaurant would not take a reservation for one so I went early. My options were the bar or in the dark tunnel. I chose the tunnel as I thought I was going to get a table not a high top there. Then where the menu was placed that would have me facing the back wall as the other seat was near the kitchen entrance. So I moved there but I still didn't have a view of the performers. So things didn't start well but I ordered the boba boat mocktail and the mac n cheese with short ribs. My waitress then informed me that they were out of the short rib and would brisket be ok. I hate brisket so I said no and she went and got me the menu to order something else. While I was looking at the menu with my phone flashlight (other tables had actual flashlights, they came prepared) as the tunnel was too dark to see without it, I was given mac n cheese with short rib according to the food runner. I questioned him as I had been told they were out but he went and checked and told me it was the last of the short rib. It was not short rib and someone lied. When the waitress returned, she thought it was burnt ends and checked with the kitchen and they told her brisket. Whatever the mystery meat was, it was not what I ordered. Did they think I wouldn't notice or know the meats are prepared differently. It is dark there so it is hard to know what you are eating. The mystery meat dish was taken back to the kitchen and I asked if they could prepare it with vegetables instead as mac n cheese seemed like the safest option on the menu with the mystery meats. I wish they just had what I originally ordered. The specialty made veggie dish was good but I expected more flavors with the cheese. It was kind of bland. I did try the dessert too. I got the strawberry lemonade cake. The strawberries were the best part as the cake was on the dry side. While eating this, the check was brought to the table. This is my biggest pet peeve to not wait until the guest is finished eating. The most frustrating part was that while they refused to increase the lighting when I arrived and asked as I couldn't read the menu. They immediately turned the lights up when another guest asked as I was finishing my dessert. The chef came to the table from the front dining area. It was my understanding that things were going to be made right. I didn't expect to be charged the full price for the dish without the premium meat. Then there was the service failure of bringing out a dish I hadn't ordered to begin with. The decor here is outstanding, with the copper ceilings and the speakeasy feel. The clock out front caught my attention too. They went all out with the details and elegance. So it is disappointing that the food and service is not up to the same standards.

It was a great time. I bought my 9 year old son and we both had an amazing time. I would definitely…read morerecommend going

As I've seen a few Confederate things here and there lately including Beauvior (Jefferson Davis's…read moreretreat) in Biloxi https://www.yelp.com/biz/beauvoir-the-jefferson-davis-home-and-presidential-library-biloxi?hrid=BWsZt2A-u_ExRjKPtx8scQ and the Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans https://www.yelp.com/biz/confederate-memorial-hall-museum-new-orleans?hrid=8Yw80LszilMVhINuwhjdkw this was an interesting addition to the story of the Confederacy. You might not have known that the CSA had a brown water navy but they did. The Neuse (and two other ironclad ships) defended the rivers of the South from Union ships. The display here starts off with a ten to fifteen minute movie that tells the tale of the Neuse. And to be honest, if they hadn't hit a sandbar on the way to the battle of New Bern, they might have been able to have some affect on the Civil War. After the movie, you'll get to see what remains of this ship. And the first time i saw it, I was impressed with the size. I had no idea that it was this large! While all that remains is the below-the-waterline pieces, it is surrounded by memorabilia that tells the tale of the Southern side of the Civil War as well as what life was like on board the ship. Quite interesting and well worth the $5 entry fee. [Review 15477 overall, 981 of 2021, number 3020 in North Carolina.]

If you're interested in the history of the Lenoir county area - and especially the Civil War, this…read moreis a must see. Very interesting museum focusing on the history of Kinston area in the Civil War, with the CSS Neuse as the center piece. The relic of the old CSS Neuse is very interesting, but the museum is about more than the ship. Overall the museum has done a great job of making the history interesting and coming alive.

The owners are a wonderful young couple who wanted to provide an escape from reality to people in…read moreOnslow County and the surrounding area. They make sure players of all ages have a great experience with virtual reality games. They are really good about sanitizing, too.

Total blast. Staff was vEry helpful. SO much fun!!! Now addicted and buying our own Oculus 2's…read more Plan to consult with them to navigate the fun.

Had a wonderful time at the farm. The Christmas lights were great. I got to take a picture with…read moreOlaf and the Grinch. Everyone that works there is very nice and makes you feel welcomed. We walked in and took the trailer ride rather than drive our own car. It was a fun night. If you don't like crowds go in Nov. Went on a Friday night around seven and no one was there. Before leaving I purchased some cider and when I got home I noticed it expired back in June. Can't get through to the farm to let them know.

So much Christmas beauty! Definitely worth the price!!…read more You can choose to drive through with your car or take a tractor ride! Everyone must stay in their cars at all times! At the end, you can choose to walk around the farm or drive home. During the ride, I was blown away by the amount of unique decorations and Christmas sets they have! The reflections of the lights in the water is gorgeous. There's also speakers and Christmas music throughout. Once you enter Christmas town, there's a fake snow machine! I cannot imagine the time, energy and labor put into creating this magical light show! If you are in the area during Christmas, I highly recommend coming with family and friends!