A Day In New Bern

North Carolina locals insisted that I take a day to explore the town of NEW BERN. So at the end of September I did. Here are a few highlights from my day.

Baron Christopher de Graffenried, or the man above with the wig, founded New Bern back in 1710. He wasn't the first to step in the region though — Tuscarora Indians had settled here first.  

Elvis was silent and motionless, but the young woman playing a ukulele just past  Bear Plaza was not. She had the attention of a few pedestrians and dog. She was actually quite good.

Captian Ratty's Seafood Restaurant with rooftop dining.

Having lived in Newport, Rhode Island (a few blocks from Narragansett Bay and a mile from the Atlantic Ocean), I grew accustomed to living by the water. I didn't think I had missed it as much as I had until I stumbled upon the Northwest Creek Marina in New Bern.