Ghent Travel Guide
New Bern
Popular places to visit

Tryon Palace
You can study the exhibits at Tryon Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to New Bern. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Union Point Park
Explore the great outdoors at Union Point Park, a lovely green space in New Bern.
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in New Bern Riverfront Convention Center during your trip to New Bern.
Pepsi Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pepsi Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to New Bern. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
New Bern Grand Marina
Explore the waterfront in New Bern with a trip to New Bern Grand Marina.
North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace
You can browse the exhibits at North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in New Bern. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Ghent

Candlewood Suites New Bern by IHG
Very nice and convenient.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

BridgePointe Hotel & Marina
The room was spacious and very clean. Breakfast was good, better than what I was expecting for continental breakfast. The staff were very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Clarion Pointe New Bern
Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was nice and the area was very clean!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Havelock Inn & Suites
Room was clean and spacious. Staff was nice. Easy check-in. Good for a couple day get away. Or on a business trip. Will stay there again.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Comfort Suites New Bern near Cherry Point
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Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ghent

Degraffenreid Historic District
Degraffenreid Historic District might not have many top sights, but Tryon Palace and North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lawson Creek
While Lawson Creek isn't home to many top sights, Tryon Palace and North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dryborough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dryborough and surrounding area, you can visit Tryon Palace and Pepsi Museum.

New Bern Historic District
While visiting New Bern Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Pepsi Museum and North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace.

Riverside Historic District
Though Riverside Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tryon Palace and New Bern Firemen's Museum.
