New Bern, North Carolina

Croatan National Forest

This coastal national forest contains 159,000

New Bern/Craven County CVC

Fairfield Harbour Golf Club - Harbour Pointe Course

Tiff Eagle Bermuda greens and wide fairways; Championship (6577 yards, 71.7 rating, 127 slope); Back (69.5 rating, 118 slope); Middle (5642 yards, 67.4 rating, 120 slope); Forward (4988 yards, 70.9 rating, 120 slope); 18 holes, par 72; lodge, range, chipping green, pro shop, rentals, school;

Christ Episcopal Church

Founded as Craven Parish in 1715, it is the third-oldest church in North Carolina. Visitors may walk the historic church grounds - including the outdoor chapel, which is built over the site of the first church building (1752)

River Bend Golf & Country Club

Front nine is wide open on sandy soil with no water holes, but look out for houses on both sides of fairways. Back nine is grouped with five water holes. Two distinct nines on the same course. 18 holes, par 7; clubhouse, range, putting green, chipping green, pro shop, rentals, school.