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CommunityPublished August 2, 2026
Pop the Cork on New Bern
POP THE CORK ON NEW BERN
Here is a fun fact that surprises almost everyone. New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi Cola, first mixed up right here in a downtown drugstore back in 1898. So it only makes sense that this town has been giving people a reason to celebrate ever since.
A Downtown Worth Toasting
Walk through historic downtown New Bern and you will see why people fall for this place before they even see a listing. Brick sidewalks, restored storefronts, and a skyline that has barely changed in a century make it feel like stepping into a postcard. Grab a coffee, browse a local shop, and you will start planning your next visit before you have left your first one.
Tryon Palace and the Town's Deep Roots
History buffs get their fix at Tryon Palace, once the colonial capital building and now a beautifully restored museum and garden. New Bern was founded back in 1710, which means this little river town has been quietly making memories for over three hundred years.
Life on the Neuse
Beyond the history, New Bern is a water lover's town. Boaters and paddlers use the Neuse and Trent Rivers as their personal playground, and the marina downtown stays busy from spring through fall. Add in waterfront dining, weekend farmers markets, and a genuinely friendly small town feel, and you get a place that is easy to love and even easier to call home.
Why Buyers Keep Popping Up Here
People do not just visit New Bern, they end up staying. Between the history, the water, and the walkable charm, it checks a lot of boxes for buyers who want small town character without giving up modern conveniences.
Cheers to That
So next time you crack open a cold soda, remember it started right here. New Bern has been giving people something to celebrate for over a century, and if you ask us, a new home in this town is worth popping the cork over too.

Donna Harmatuk
CEO | Donna & Team New Bern
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