The Colonial Capital of New Bern Day Trip

New Bern NC

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Patty
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360 reviews
May 25, 2022
Group size: 30 - 46
The Colonial Capital of New Bern Day Trip
New Bern NC

Patty
  • Email address verified
360 reviews

May 25, 2022
Group size: 30 - 46

About this trip

Join your Compass Pointe friends for a day of history, architectural gems, shopping and dining in the scenic historic riverfront town of New Bern.  The day includes two guided tours, one by trolley and one on foot.  The tour of Tryon Palace and its formal gardens is a living history tour with costumed interpreters.  The narrated Trolly Tour recounts the fascinating historical and architectural details of the former royal capital.  In between tours, there is time for lunch on your own as well as time for exploring unique shops, galleries and enjoying the fiberglass bear sculptures.     New Bern was settled by Swiss and German immigrants who used the name "bern" meaning bear in old German for their new city.  The bear is the city's mascot with bear flags and statues featured throughout town.  You will also have time to sample "Brad's Drink" aka Pepsi at the Birthplace of Pepsi Museum. 

Proof of Vaccination

Please note that proof of vaccination is required for this trip.  Following registration you will receive notification of how to provide your vaccine status to Patty.  

Activity Level

Walking and standing is required during the 90 minute tour of Tryon Palace

What’s included

  • Coach transportation
  • Guided tour
    Of Tryon Palace
  • Narrated tour
    90 minute trolley tour of the historic district
  • Extras
    Water and snacks on the bus

What’s not included

  • Lunch
    Plenty of options for lunch on your own will be provided

Available Packages

Trip Price
$90

Itinerary

Day One
Historic New Bern NC

8am - Departure from Compass Pointe

Approx. 10am - Arrival in New Bern

Morning trolley tour and Tryon Palace tour - there will be two concurrent tours

Lunch and shopping on own in Historic District

Afternoon trolley tour and Tryon Palace tour - repeat of two concurrent tours

4:30pm - Depart New Bern


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P
Patty
360 reviews
I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

Reviews

Great show! I would do one stop before the show rather than 2 - the mall would have been enough. The bus was very nice.
By Lisa V for Mama Mia at DPAC! on Aug 13, 2024
TK
I had a great time! Wonderful show and great company!
By Toni K for Mama Mia at DPAC! on Aug 09, 2024
Patty is a well-organized planner. This was my first trip with her and she is a lovely, friendly and courteous person to everyone on the trip. It was so much fun stopping at the glass and cermic place, then on to Crabtree Mall and finally to the play, Moma Mia. So much fun. I look forward to more trips.
By Catherine C for Mama Mia at DPAC! on Aug 08, 2024
Patty is a meticulous planner and so there is nothing to do but sit back and chat with friends while Donnie, the bus driver, smoothly transfers us from one location to the other. It was a day/evening filled with shopping, dining and enjoying Momma Mia at DPAC. Terrific experience.
By Pamela D for Mama Mia at DPAC! on Aug 08, 2024
Thanks, Patty, for a great trip! I really enjoyed the Gallery shopping and time at Crabtree Mall. The best part of the trip was Mama Mia at DPAC! Such amazing performers and music! Thanks to you and Donnie for a wonderful day! --Catherine LeMaster
By Catherine L for Mama Mia at DPAC! on Aug 06, 2024
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