Things to Do in Jacksonville, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Jacksonville, North Carolina, features the top 58 nearby activities — including 29 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Jacksonville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Jacksonville, NC , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Surf City, Swansboro, Emerald Isle and Sneads Ferry
  • Our list of the best things to do in Jacksonville, North Carolina, features the top 58 nearby activities — including 29 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Jacksonville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Jacksonville, NC , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Surf City, Swansboro, Emerald Isle and Sneads Ferry
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31.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site Flanners Beach Road, New Bern, NC 28560 MoreLess Info
Situated next to the river, Neuse River Recreation offers visitors a campground, beach, picnic areas, and more. There are several trails for hiking that loop around the campground and the beach.
31.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Airfields 4335 C Street, Havelock, NC 28532 MoreLess Info
MCAS Cherry Point, NC is a military base that oversees number of military aircraft for deployment. The air station contains over 29,000 acres of land and serves as an emergency landing site for space shuttles from Cape Canaveral.
31.4 Miles
73% 30 votes
Walking Trails Croatan National Forest, New Bern, NC MoreLess Info
Managed by the USDA Forest Service, the Island Creek Trail is a lovely half-mile hiking trail. It is fairly flat and suitable for novice hikers, and affords breathtaking views of native and transplanted vegetation. The trail is free to use.
31.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Swimming Pool 1155 Laura Ln, New Bern, NC 28562 MoreLess Info
The City of New Bern Aquatic Center features zero-entry swimming pool depths, interactive water features, slides, swim lanes, and a deck. They also offer family locker rooms, concessions, office space, and a conference room.
31.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 600C Fontana Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532 MoreLess Info
Run by owners Don and Nancy Murdoch for over 20 years, Havelock's Picture Perfect gallery offers various services, including cutting and custom framing of documents and pictures. The shop also carries prints by local artists.
32.1 Miles
- 3 votes
Movie Theaters 2500 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562 MoreLess Info
An independently owned movie theater multiplex, the Neuse Blvd Cinema 3 shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in digital video and sound. The theater features reclining seats, and shows no commercials or trailers.
32.7 Miles
91% 592 votes
History Museums 529 South Front Street, New Bern, NC 28562 MoreLess Info
Tyrone Palace is the first seat of North Carolina's government. The palace offers historical reenactments spread across seven buildings, three galleries, visitors can enjoy 16 acres of gardens, and take guided tours.
32.8 Miles
88% 64 votes
Boat Tours 101 Craven St., New Bern, NC MoreLess Info
Patrons of TugBoat Cruises of New Bern, NC explore this fascinating area aboard small, canopied tug boats. Passenger space is very limited, and reservations are highly recommended. Customized itineraries are available at no extra charge.
32.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Historic Sites 610 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28562 MoreLess Info
Located on the site of North Carolina’s first state capitol, Tryon Palace Historic Site an NC History Center gives a glimpse into the colonial era. The attraction features gardens, interactive history exhibits, and other historic features.
32.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Water Parks 1160 Strawberry Branch Road, Kinston, NC 28501 MoreLess Info
Featuring four outdoor pools, West Water Park Inc has family oriented attractions such as water slides, swing ropes, and beach volleyball. The park has a roped off area for babies and parents in a 2 ft. deep pool.
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