Ghent Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

Tryon Palace
You can study the exhibits at Tryon Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to New Bern. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Union Point Park
Explore the great outdoors at Union Point Park, a lovely green space in New Bern.
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in New Bern Riverfront Convention Center during your trip to New Bern.
New Bern Grand Marina
Explore the waterfront in New Bern with a trip to New Bern Grand Marina.
Pepsi Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pepsi Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to New Bern. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center
Learn about the events happening in New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center during your trip to New Bern. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Our pick of the best Ghent Hotel Deals

3 Mins to DT | Pickleball | Hot Tub | Game Room
Wonderful location and very clean with many amenities!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

BridgePointe Hotel & Marina
Last minute stop on the way home to New Jersey from Florida. We chose to stop in to new Bern as some of our ancestors had lived there and glad we chose your hotel. It was clean , people were helpful beds were comfortable if we ever come back into town surely we will stay with your hotel. Thank ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Candlewood Suites New Bern by IHG
The staff went above and beyond to accommodate and provide a comfortable night.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Bern Medical Park by IHG
The property appears to be fairly new, very clean; however, one elevator was broken and no one came to repair.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Clarion Pointe New Bern
Perfectly fine guest experience. Annoying that prices are set to demand (Air show) but everywhere else was doing it too.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Havelock NW- New Bern by IHG
The room was very comfortable and the staff were very pleasant. The breakfast provided excellent selections and the eating area was roomy and clean. I was very pleased and would visit again.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ghent

Degraffenreid Historic District
Degraffenreid Historic District might not have many top sights, but Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lawson Creek
While Lawson Creek isn't home to many top sights, Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dryborough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dryborough and surrounding area, you can visit Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre.

New Bern Historic District
While visiting New Bern Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like New Bern Civic Theatre and Pepsi Museum.

Riverside Historic District
Though Riverside Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tryon Palace and New Bern Firemen's Museum.
