Welcome to Craven County, North Carolina, the ideal vacation spot for sunseekers and history buffs alike. The two major cities, New Bern and Havelock, blend the past with the present, beckoning visitors from around the world to sample Craven County's rich history.
New Bern, the second oldest town in North Carolina, is situated where the Trent and Neuse Rivers meet. New Bern is abounding in history around every corner with over 150 historic landmarks, the magnificent Tryon Palace, Birth Place of Pepsi and a 157,000-acre national forest.