New Bern’s historical preservation has been at the forefront of the city’s planning for decades. Take a walk downtown. You are literally transported back in time, as there are nearly 200 historical homes and buildings to explore, including the colonial capitol of North Carolina, Tryon Palace. You’ll discover The Birthplace of Pepsi, the site where Caleb Bradham invented Pepsi Cola, and the famous clock tower, a gift from Berne, Switzerland, New Bern’s sister city. There are antique and specialty shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, museums, galleries, you name it. This is a town that takes its history and its future very seriously. There is truly a discovery around every corner. And, it’s all within a stroll or bike ride from River Station. Click here to Area Links