New Bern is not that town. Founded in 1710, this charming waterfront gem sits at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers, making it one of North Carolina’s oldest cities. And boy, does it wear ...

The crown jewel of New Bern’s historical landscape is Tryon Palace, a majestic Georgian-style mansion built in the late 1760s for Royal Governor William Tryon. I know what you’re thinking—”another ...