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Craven County, NC Area Guide

Craven County, NC General Information

Two beautiful rivers meet in one of the major cities in Craven County, New Bern, where you’ll find Tryon Place, the first home for the Royal Governor, dating back to 1722.  New Bern and Havelock anchor the perfect vacation spots that have something for everyone.  It doesn’t matter if you’re a history buff or a sun baby, you’ll enjoy it here, with its beautiful beaches and historic sites as well as parks and museums. 
Farther south, you can relax and kick back at MCAS Cherry Point or the 175,000 acre Croatan National Forest, nationally recognized for its great trails and the opportunity to get away from it all. 

To learn more, visit:  http://www.visitnewbern.com/index.php?s=home&p=home

Craven County, NC History

Named in honor of William, Earl of Craven, the official Craven County seal was designed and adopted in 1981, using the coat of arms of the Earl and his nephew William, Lord Craven, who succeeded him as Lord Proprietor of Carolina.  The motto of the seal, “Virtus in Actione Consistit” stands today.
Originally included as a precinct of Bath County, Craven was established in its present form in 1712.  New Bern became the county seat in 1722 as well as the capital of the colony and the first capital until 1794.  Because of its locations, Craven County grew in size and importance during the mid 18th century thanks in large part to being the county seat as well as a river port.  As Craven County moved forward into the 19th century, it flourished along with the railroad system, creating a commercial dominance along with cultural sophistication and wealth of its residents.  Today, Craven County is a vacation stronghold and home to families who can trace their heritage back to the Civil War.
To learn more, visit:  http://www.cravencounty.com/admin/history.cfm

Craven County, NC Nearby Attractions & Activities

Golf
With so many golf courses to choose from, you may have a problem picking one to start with, but when you do, you won’t be able to stop.
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For the Kids
Spend a day at the farm or the Cow Café or any of the great, kid friendly places just waiting for you come have a funtastic day!
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Museums/State Parks
Visit the Fort Macon State Park and see what life was like back in the day or travel even further back to the Aurora Fossil Museum and even find a fossilized shark’s tooth!
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Craven County, NC Parks and Recreation 

Craven County Parks and Recreation offers something for everyone, no matter if they’re young or young at heart.  To see what’s going on at these parks, use any of the links below!

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City Park

Cedar Point

Havelock-Cherry Point Rotary Waterfront Park

Fort Totten

Glenburnie Park

Lawson Creek Park

Union Point Park

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Craven County, NC Events Calendar

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