Mr. Martin was so helpful and polite. All of the staff were kind and efficient. If you need to go…read moreto a Social Security office this is the one to go to

Great service. My wife and I had an appointment. We went in got friendly professional service.read more

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!

Synopsis - Gorgeous venue with great staff and good vibes…read more Was in town for a powerlifting competition at the Riverfront Convention Center and was blown away by the venue. From the parking lots to the halls, concessions, and bathrooms, this place was beautiful and well taken care of. You can tell the staff take pride in their space. Not only was there enough room for the competition, there was plenty of seating for the crowd, good quality bathrooms for all, and easy to access staff areas to help break everything down at night. Really can't beat the views and location! Great experience all around. 5 Riverfront Stars out of 5!

We walked in just to check out brochures on Labor Day (this is also the tourist office) to see if…read morethere was something we could do around town, since most attractions were closed. We didn't find anything new (we had gotten marketing material in other places the day before) but the attendant was very friendly and it was nice to be able to use their facilities and to just look around this waterfront building. They have a statue of Caleb Bradham, creator of Pepsi Cola, right by the water front entrance and a very beautiful painting of Tryon's Palace in its hay days. A nice convention venue for this little costal town.

Pretty much the middle of nowhere along US Highway 17, this marker is not far from Deppe Park and…read morethe Deppe Fire Tower. The marker reads, "Hofmann Forest. Named for J. V. Hofmann. Research forest of 80,000 acres in Jones & Onslow counties. Acquired, 1934, for use by North Carolina State University." Online, there is more information. "Hofmann Forest is located in the coastal region of North Carolina and is a major project of the Forestry School of North Carolina State University, encompassing nearly 80,000 contiguous acres. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann arrived in Raleigh to establish the program in 1929 after working in a similar project in Pennsylvania. Hofmann and the North Carolina Forestry Foundation purchased the property in Onslow County to serve as a field laboratory for forest studies." "Since Hofmann's pioneering work, the work of the NCSU Forestry School has expanded to include several other study forests. Hofmann Forest continues to support academic programs through graduate fellowships, basic and applied research, and outdoor-classroom instruction. Recent research has studied a wide range of topics including fire ecology, wildlife, seed quality of pond pine, survival and growth of the Atlantic white cedar, forest hydrology, bio-diversity, tree spacing, cattle grazing, forest economics, and water quality." I'm not a camper (at least not in a tent) so I'm not going to be exploring the forest. But maybe that's something that appeals to you? [Review 18888 overall - 3373 in North Carolina - 2411 of 2022.]

A beautiful, well preserved, historic building is the perfect location for the New Bern Historical…read moreSociety. Rumored to be haunted, so tread lightly. We were greeted upon entry by a volunteer in the front office and advised on what the building held and how to properly tour it on our own. We were given a handout that explained the particulars of the building and its history. There are so many artifacts and stories on the walls and in displays. I really enjoyed our time here, and would love to do a tour after dark some night if that was an option. The backyard is accessible as well, which has manicured gardens and a couple of headstones resting under some bushes. I'm sure there's a story behind them, but I'm not familiar with it to share with you. The Ghosts of New Bern tour took us to this location and shared several stories about old ladies, children, and cats.

City of New Bern!! It has been an honor and a privilege to visit your city and assist with the…read moredisaster relief efforts from Hurricane Florence! Our disaster relief team from Los Angeles, CA (specifically Torrance) arrived on a late Saturday and some of the team was wearing our team shirts from the organization we had worked with. New Bern residents that saw us in a restaurant or other places went out of her way to say thank you to us for being there to help. Love the people, places, and the charming Bear statues everywhere. New Bern was founded in 1710 by a Swiss entrepreneur from Bern, Switzerland. Bern in Swiss means bear which is why there are many bear statues. We thank you so much for the kind hospitality. In the short time we were there, we did did our best and worked hard. We know there is still much work to be done as New Bern is one of the hardest hit cities in NC affected by the hurricane. We believe New Bern is on its way to a make an amazing comeback. We love you, New Bern! #CarolinaStrong

It had been quite awhile since we'd spent any time in this beautiful, historic town snuggled up…read moreagainst the Neuse and Trent Rivers - but I can say without a doubt that we will be back for a visit between Thanksgiving and Christmas, when they go all out to make it a magical wonderland for kids of all age. So much of the architectural integrity of the the central downtown area has been preserved, even highlighted, as the city has grown and spread out in a much more modern fashion. There are over 160 houses and buildings within in walking distance of the waterfront that are on the National Register, and that area contains almost 2000 crape myrtles, the city's official flower. It is a great deal of fun to walk around the downtown area, especially at night when the buildings are all lit up, especially the beautiful City Hall building. New Bern was founded in 1710 by Swiss and Palatine German immigrants, and it is the second oldest city in North Carolina to be settled by Europeans. The town was named for Bern, the capital of Switzerland, and the hometown of many of the initial settlers. The coat of arms of Bern contains the symbol of a bear, and there are brightly painted statues of bears all over the historical area of New Bern, and even an attractive little section named Bear Park.

Craven County is named for William Craven, who was the 1st Earl of Craven and was a Lord Proprietor…read moreof colonial North Carolina. This building is the main courthouse and houses the County Superior Court and the County District Court of the 3rd Judicial District. The rectangular-shaped red-brick building is two stories and faces east. There is a tall square tower with an entrance on the ground floor with a steep roof that rises above the roof line on the east front. At the north and south extremities are one story arched porticos, while the second story windows are arched. The structure's roof is mansard-shaped. The first story's interior has a cross hall layout with a central hallway. The second-story courtroom takes up the entire width of the structure. Street parking and a dedicated lot are nearby. [Review 18899 overall - 3383 in North Carolina - 2422 of 2022.]