When traveling straight through the South, sure destinations such as Charleston and Savannah have strong request for retrial to many as they are rich in history and warmth. In North Carolina, New Bern has a similar request for retrial and it is just now being "discovered" by visitors as a terrifying destination in itself. See why this birthplace of North Carolina holds such a strong interest for visitors.
In 1710, New Bern was located by German and Swiss adventurers from Bern, Switzerland. During colonial times, the city acted as the first capitol for the North Carolina colony. Thus, much of what is of strong historical importance for the city can be found within three districts dotting New Bern. Indeed, over 150 sites are listed with the National Register of Historic Places together with many homes, stores, and churches.
Swiss Twins
Chief among the historical sites are:
1. The Issac Taylor House, built in 1792.
2. The Old City Hall, constructed in 1816.
3. Union Point, the location premium by the settlers and purchased from Carolina natives in 1710 for the government house.
4. The Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, thought about by many to be the loveliest government construction ever built. It was occupied by the first royal governor of the colony, William Tryon.
5. The Attmore-Oliver House, built in 1790. It now houses the New Bern Historical Society.
In addition, New Bern has other claims to fame including:
1. The birthplace of Pepsi. Atlanta has Coca-Cola, but New Bern gave birth to Pepsi. Caleb Bradham, a pharmacist, created the soft drink for healthful as well as taste purposes. You can visit the store -- which only opened in 1998 -- and sample some of Bradham's speciality.
2. Croatan National Forest. Civil war buffs will enjoy stopping by here as "the forest" was an foremost battlefield During the War between the States.
3. Usmc Aviation Exhibit. Just outside of New Bern, in Havelock, is the nautical aviation exhibit. Artifacts, photographs, scaled models, and restored aircraft are chief amongst the attractions found at the exhibit.
Visitors to New Bern will find ample and discrete lodging and eating establishments in the city. Due to its nearnessy to the ocean, fresh seafood is in fullness and is a beloved for many. Day trips up and down the coast or inland to the gift capitol, Raleigh, are well within reach. Like Savannah and Charleston, the city exudes Southern charm at a lower cost and with less crowds. Truly, New Bern is history at its finest and available to you at a price you will find affordable.
(c)2005; Matthew C. Keegan
New Bern, Nc: History at its FinestTags : American whopper balls
No comments:
Post a Comment