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Holiday lights, festive delights: A weekend getaway awaits

December 5, 2023 • 
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An exterior evening shot of Tryon Palace illuminated by fireworks.

There’s still time to reserve your tickets for the season’s last weekend of Candlelight.

Photo provided by Visit New Bern

Looking for a holiday-infused weekend getaway? Soak up the spirit of the season with a scenic drive + enchanting stay in New Bern, NC.

Look forward to:

  • Holiday décor + home tours
  • Picturesque bed and breakfasts
  • Late Night Shopping in historic Downtown New Bern
  • Festive live performances and music
  • Dozens of daily events (think: holiday pops, ice skating, parades, and much more)

Plus, feel the holiday magic come to life at the annual Candlelight Celebration at Tryon Palace, where the palace and gardens glow with the light of thousands of candles.

See New Bern’s holiday weekend itinerary

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