Overview
The Colonial Capital of New Bern Day Trip
Patty
500+ reviews
May 25, 2022
The Colonial Capital of New Bern Day Trip
New Bern NC
May 25, 2022
Patty
500+ reviews
$90
About your 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
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
Location
Loading Map…
1. New Bern NC
New Bern NCAbout your organizer
Patty
500+ 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
Photo gallery
