The Colonial Capital of New Bern Day Trip

New Bern NC

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

Patty
  • Email address verified
424 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


Your Organizer


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Patty
424 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

The trip was well organized, as usual. We had time for a nice lunch and the play was great - just not fantastic. That is not Patty's fault. I just didn't get "moved" by it. Thanks, Patty!!
By Dotty K for Kimberly Akimbo Theater Trip on May 12, 2025
Fun trip. Patty does a great job, handles all the details so we can relax.
By Claire L for New Bern Heritage Homes Tour on May 11, 2025
All trips I’ve been on have been great. I wish we had more time to see all the houses on the New Bern trip.
By April B for New Bern Heritage Homes Tour on May 11, 2025
We had a great trip. As a group we all saw the 1st 3 houses. Then we went to town and had the freedom to enjoy lunch, more houses on the house tour, or maybe help boost the economy by visiting a few shops. Patty was, as always, a great hostess.
By Katherine H for New Bern Heritage Homes Tour on May 11, 2025
We had a great time. The play was a hit and of course Patty and her team made the traveling up to Raleigh enjoyable.
By Janet R for Kimberly Akimbo Theater Trip on May 09, 2025
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