New Bern, NC Reviews

Downtown in need of revitalization - 7/10/2009
I have traveled to New Bern a few times for business. I enjoy walking along the Neuse River where there is sidewalk that starts at Union Point Park near the convention center and feeds into many directions of sidewalks that wind through downtown. The colonial homes in one neighborhood near the river are lovely, though many are in need of extensive work. It is a shame to see that many of these historic homes have been divided into apartments, which ruins their allure for prospective buyers that wanted to enjoy the whole home and would have to tear walls down and reconstruct the interiors to restore the former beauty of the homes. The roads in this neighborhood are narrow and in desperate need of repaving. But the homes are convenient to downtown and the well-sidewalked areas, which will be nice if this city sees true revitalization in the future.

The small historic downtown district is an enjoyable walk as well. Many of the streets are undergoing repaving, and there are Read More

Adorable downtown in need of extensive revitalizat - 7/10/2009
I have traveled to New Bern a few times for business. I enjoy walking along the Neuse River where there is sidewalk that starts at Union Point Park near the convention center and feeds into many directions of sidewalks that wind through downtown. The colonial homes in one neighborhood near the river are lovely, though many are in need of extensive work. It is a shame to see that many of these historic homes have been divided into apartments, which ruins their allure for prospective buyers that wanted to enjoy the whole home and would have to tear walls down and reconstruct the interiors to restore the former beauty of the homes. The roads in this neighborhood are narrow and in desperate need of repaving. But the homes are convenient to downtown and the well-sidewalked areas, which will be nice if this city sees true revitalization in the future.

The small historic downtown district is an enjoyable walk as well. Many of the streets are undergoing repaving, and there are Read More