\nNew Bern, NC is a historic city located on the east coast of North Carolina. This small city is known for its rich history and unique culture. Visitors to New Bern will find plenty of things to do, including visiting the Tryon Palace or taking part in the many festivals and events held throughout the year. The city also has an abundance of restaurants, bars, shops, and other attractions that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Reviews of New Bern often praise the town’s welcoming atmosphere and pleasant streetscape, noting that it’s a great place to visit or even call home. With plenty of activities for people of all ages and interests, it’s no wonder why so many travelers are drawn to this charming coastal town.
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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
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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
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