TRYON PALACE HISTORIC SITES AND GARDENS
610 Pollock Street, (252) 5l4-900. Tryon Palace (c.1770) was known in colonial times as one of the most beautiful public buildings in America. The elegant Georgian-style mansion served as both home of Royal Governor William Tryon and the capitol of the Colony of North Carolina. After the Revolutionary War, Tryon Palace became the capitol of the independent State of North Carolina. Restored to its 18th-century glory Tryon Palace is furnished with an outstanding collection of antiques and art. The grounds are devoted to extensive gardens ranging from English formal gardens to a kitchen garden to wilderness garden areas. The complex includes two contrasting homes of exceptional beauty: the John Wright Stanly House (c.1783), a stately home built by the Revolutionary War patriot; and the Dixon-Stevenson House (c.1830), a prominent Federal-style home noted for its rare Neoclassical antiques. Interpreters in period costumes conduct tours all year and each landmark has a marvelous story to tell. An audio/visual orientation program and crafts demonstration, including cooking in the Tryon Palace kitchen, basket weaving and black smithing, are offered daily. There are a number of special events, such as the Christmas Candlelight Tours, Christmas Celebration Tours, The King's Birthday Chrysanthemum Festival, spring, summer, and fall flower displays, and Summer Drama Tours. In addition, The New Bern Academy, situated in New Bern's oldest residential district, invites exploration of New Bern's history from the settlement period of 1710 through the Civil War. Special focus is given to topics of early education, New Bern architecture and builders, and the story of New Bern as a Union city in the midst of the Confederacy.

ATTMORE-OLIVER HOUSE
513 Broad Street, (252) 638-8558. This home (c. 1790) headquarters for the New Bern Historical Society exhibits 18th- and 19th-century furniture and New Bern historical objects, including Civil War artifacts.

BANK OF THE ARTS
317 Middle Street, (252) 638-2787. This former bank building (c. 1913), headquarters of the Craven Arts Council and Gallery is both a cultural and an architectural treat. The classical facade of Ionic columns provides a grand entrance for the two-story gallery. Detailed pilasters and Corinthian columns have been highlighted by colors in the Beaux Arts motif. Changing exhibitions of various media such as painting, sculpture, photography, pottery and fiber art by artists of the southeastern United States are provided free of charge in the gallery area. Many special events such as concerts, lectures, and receptions are offered throughout the year.

BELLAIR PLANTATION
1100 Washington Post Road, (252) 637-3913. Bellair Plantation House is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is the last and largest 18th-century brick plantation country house in North Carolina. The site on which Bellair stands was acquired in the early 18th century by Mr. Jonathan Swift from the Lords Proprietors of the Carolina Territory. Rooms in the house have twelve-foot ceilings, wide heart-pine floors and original family furniture.

BIRTHPLACE OF PEPSI
256 Middle Street, (252) 636-5895 On this spot in his pharmacy Caleb Bradham invented "Brad's Drink" which later he patented as Pepsi-Cola. Today you can relax and enjoy a Pepsi Cola at the recreated soda fountain.

CEDAR GROVE CEMETERY
Corner of Queen and George Streets, (252) 636-4000. In this cemetery are graves that date back to the earliest days of our nation. There is a monument for the Confederate dead, which contains graves of 70 soldiers.

CHERRY POINT MCAS
Cherry Point, (252) 466-4906. This is the largest Marine Corps Air Station in the nation. Tours are available and might include observation of military working dogs, flying squadrons such as Harriers, search-and-rescue helicopters, a crash fire & rescue demonstration, or windshield tour of the air station.

CROATAN NATIONAL FOREST
141 E. Fisher Avenue, (252) 638-5628. This was one site of a battle that was fought in New Bern during the Civil War. Outdoor recreation opportunities include camping, picnicking, hiking, hunting and fishing.

FARMERS MARKET
421 5. Front Street, (252) 638-4408. Fresh local produce is available. Also a location for special community gatherings and events.

FIREMEN'S MUSEUM
408 Hancock Street, (252) 636-4087. This building, beside the modern Broad Street fire station in New Bern, houses steam pumpers and an extensive collection of early fire fighting equipment, along with rare photographs, Civil War relics, and even the mounted head of a faithful old fire horse named Fred, who died while answering an alarm.

NATIONAL CEMETERY
National Avenue, (252) 637-2912. The graves of brave soldiers who fought and died for our country make up this cemetery

NEW BERN CIVIC THEATRE (SAAX BRADBURY PLAYHOUSE)
414 Pollock Street, (252) 633-0567. The theater presents dramas, comedies, musicals and even performances in sign language.

NEW BERN TOURS (TROLLEY TOUR)
333 Middle Street, (252) 637-7316. Discover three centuries of history and architectural beauty in a 90-minute Trolley Car Tour of downtown New Bern. Professional guides will recount the fascinating details of this former royal capital of North Carolina.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Craven County Convention and Visitors Bureau
(800) 437-5767

New Bern Chamber of Commerce
(252) 637-3111

Havelock Chamber of Commerce
(252) 447-1101

Craven County Parks and Recreation Dept.
(252) 636-6606

Ferry Schedule Information
(800) 283-3779

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Fire, Rescue, Police
911 Craven County Sheriff
(252) 636-6620

New Bern Police Dept.
(252) 633-2020

Havelock Police Dept.
(252) 447-3212

NC Highway Patrol
(252) 637-3161

CLIMATE
Annual Temperature.. 62.2 F
Annual High....72.6F
Annual Low....51.7F
January....44.OF
July....79.2F