Discover the top things to see and do around DIY Blog Cabin 2013.   See the Gallery

New Bern enjoys a long and proud military presence, with the Marine's Cherry Point airfield just outside of town. The annual air show draws thousands of spectators.   See the Image

The headquarters of the New Bern Historical Society, the Attmore-Oliver House features Craven County's oldest surviving brick building, an 1884 smokehouse and an antique doll collection.   See the Image

At the North Carolina History Center, history comes alive as craftsmen demonstrate blacksmithing and other arts, and Civil War re-enactors recount battles near New Bern.   See the Image

Cedar Grove Cemetery, final resting ground for two centuries of New Bernians, is one of the town's many historic cemeteries and churches. Guided tours are offered, and Cedar Grove ghost stories…   See the Image

Also known as the Southern Outer Banks, North Carolina's famed Crystal Coast is about an hour's drive from New Bern. Popular activities in this tourist hotspot include fishing, diving, horseback…   See the Image

One of only two spots in America where the warm waters of the Gulf Stream approach the coastline, the Crystal Coast offers optimal conditions for underwater exploration. A host of colorful marine…   See the Image

Preserved by the National Park Service, this 56-mile-long stretch of the Crystal Coast comprises three undeveloped barrier islands: North Core Banks, South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks. The…   See the Image

A herd of feral horses known as "Bankers" roams Shackleford Banks, a barrier island about 50 miles southeast of New Bern. These horses are believed to be descendants of Spanish stallions that …   See the Image

Located about 40 miles southeast of New Bern in historic Beaufort, the North Carolina Maritime Museum features an exhibit of artifacts from Queen Anne's Revenge, the flagship of notorious pirate …   See the Image