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Shopping

The Accidental Artist, Paint your own pottery and other artistic endeavors, 220 Craven St. Tues-Sat 10-6, Thurs Night Ladies 6-9 (1/2 off studio fee). Sun 1-5. Open Mon starting in June. Hours extended by appointment. 252-634-3411 www.theaccidentalartistnc.com    joan@theaccidentalartistnc.com

Art & Materials. Art supplies, classes, pottery studio. 219 Middle St. Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-4:30.Extended holiday hours. 252-514-2787 www.artandmaterials.com   artmaterials@earthlink.net.  

 

Bank of the Arts - Local, regional and national artists represented in exhibitions throughout the year. 317 Middle Street, New Bern. Tues-Sat, 10-6 252-638-2577 www.cravenarts.org    cravenarts@esisnet.com 

Bern Bear Gifts. Features Swiss, German, Austrian imports, city & state souvenirs.

25 years at 301 Pollock St. Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Tue & Thurs from 1:00 pm. Phone/fax 252-637-2300.

Bear City Fudge Company. Freshly made cream and butter fudge in more than 30 flavors. 244 Craven St. Mon-Sat 11-5. 252-636-1360. www.bearcityfudge.com karen.bohland@yahoo.com.

 

Branch’s Furniture.  Home, Office, and Outdoor Furniture - Gifts and Accessories.  309 Pollock St. Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 Phone 252-638-5171 www.branchs.net   branchsnb@earthlink.net  

Bynum's Drug Store 240 Middle St. Mon-Fri 9am-6:30 pm, Sat.9-1. 252-637-3123.bynumsdrugstore@embarqmail.com.

Carolina Creations. Fine art and contemporary craft gallery. 317 Pollock St. Mon-Sat 10-6, Fri ‘til 7, Sun 11-4. Extended holiday hours. 252-633-4369. www.carolinacreations.com  info@carolinacreations.com

 

Flying Cat Beads. Selection of glass,stone,crystal & silver beads. Classes available for creating your own jewelry. 219 Middle St.   Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-4 asennott@hotmail.com 252-349-2577.

Framing Fox Collectible Art & Custom Framing. Over 30 years serving art collectors and providing custom picture framing. We ship anywhere. 217 Middle St. Open Mon-Sat. 252-635-6400 or 800-237-6077 www.framingfox.comframingfox@bcsfastnet.com

Fraser's Wine, Cheese & More. Specializing in friendly,knowledgeable customer service. Fine wines, beer, imported cheese and gift. 210 Middle St. Mon-Thurs 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6. Wine tastings 2nd Thurs of month 5-7pm. 252-634-2580. fraserwine@earthlink.net

Galley Stores & Marina. Gourmet foods, meats, beverages, bike & kayak rentals, full provisioning for boats and hotel guests. Marina offers high spped diesel & gas with transient dockage available up to 115' boats. 300 East Front St., Mon-Sun 6 am-10 pm. 252-633-4648.   www.galleystores.com     mark@galleystores.com.

Lou's Florist. Distinctive flowers for all occasion, greeting cards, balloons. 233 MIddle St. Mon,Tues 9-5, Wed 9-1, Thurs,Fri 9-5, Sat  9-12:00.    252-636-3484 www.lousfloristnewbernnc.com

Michael of New Bern - Florist. Originality in floral designs. 215 Middle St.Mon-Sat. 9-5. 252-633-4770 or 252-636-9971 www.michaelsofnewbern.com   michaelofnewbern@yahoo.com

Mitchell Hardware. New Bern's original, authentic, turn-of-the century hardware store. Whether you come to buy or browse, a trip to Mitchell Hardware is a must  on a visit to New Bern. It is a visit to the past with choices of the present , a place where friends bring their friends.  215 Craven St. 252-638-4261. www.mitchellhardwareonline.com

The Next Chapter.   Fiction, non-fiction, children & local authors books.  320 S Front St  Tues-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-5. 252-633-5774  www.thenextchapterbooks.com  nextchapter320@earthlink.net  

 

One World Shoppe - A LIfe is Good store and more. Organic, creative, comfortable clothing & accessories for the good outdoors. 236-A Middle St. Open 7 days a week. 252-633-3929. www.oneworldshoppe.com  sticktogether@oneworldshoppe.com

Poor Charlie's Flea Market & Antiques, Eastern North Carolina’s oldest flea market. 208 Hancock St. Open every day except Tues. (252)638-2798 www.poorcharlies.com antiques@poorcharlies.com 

Seaport Antique Market. Antique collectibles mall with sixteen different dealers. Tues-Sat 10:30 - 5:00, Sun 1-5.   252-637-5050.

Treasurers on the Trent. One of a kind gifts and home accessories. 250 Middle St., Mon-Sat 10-5. treasuresonthetrent.com snash@treasuresonthetrent.com

             

Dining

Almond Tree Cafe. Serving breakfast and lunch. Catering available.

208 Middle St.  Mon-Thurs 7:30 -8:00, Fri - Sat 7:30-9:00  252-637-9307.

Captain Ratty's Seafood & Steakhouse 202-206 Middle St. Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Roof top dining weather permitting. Great food, casual atmosphere.

252-633-2088 or 800-633-5292 www.captainrattys.com

The Chelsea Restaurant  Featuring distinctive regional and international cuisine, banquet facilities and catering services.  335 Middle Street  Mon – Thur 11 AM – 9 PM, Fri and Sat 11 AM – 10 PM  252-637-5469  www.thechelsea.com  greatfood@thechelsea.com.

 

Cow Cafe. 319 Middle St. Shopping and dining. A fun place for kids of all ages. 319 MIddle St. 252-672-9269.

Morgan's Tavern & Grill Great service with a casual,comfortable atmosphere, fresh seafood,hand cut steaks. 235 Craven St. Mon-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm 252-636-2430.

Mj’s Raw Bar & Grille.  Seafood, Pasta, Sandwiches, Burgers and Desserts. 216 Middle St.Mon-Sat 11am – 10pm, Sun noon – 9pm.  Open for lunch & dinner. 252-635-6890  www.mjsrawbar.com  mjsrawbar@earthlink.net

Accommodations

BridgePointe Hotel & Marina. Hotel and marina. 101 Howell Rd. Open 24/7. 252-636-3637. www.bridgepointehotel.com gcurry@colwenhotels.com  

 

Comfort Suites -Located on the Neuse River in downtown historic convenient to all downtown shopping.218 East Front St. 252-636-0022 - 800-517-4000 www.comfortsuitesnewbern.com

Howard House Victorian Bed & Breakfast: A gracious and comfortable bed & breakfast located in the heart of New Bern’s Historic District. 252-514-6709 or 1-800-705-5261 www.howardhousebnb.com 

 

Harmony House Inn. Bed and Breakfast 215 Pollock St, 10am-8pm  252-636-3810 or 800-636-3113 (reservations only). www.harmonyhouseinn.com  stay@harmonyhouseinn.com

It Must Be Heaven Bed & Breakfast. Located in the historic part of New Bern you are minutes away from fun, adventure and sites. 214 Pollock St. 252-638-2237 http://www.itmustbeheavenbnb.net/

 

Meadows Inn B & B. Located in the heart of the Historic downtown. 212 Pollock St. An Antebellum Inn offering 7 rooms + a 2 bedroom suite. 252-634-1776 www.meadowsinn-nc.com  meadowsinnbnb@earthlink.net  

Sheraton New Bern Hotel & Marina  Located on the banks of the Trent River in historic downtown New Bern within easy walking distrance to the area's most charming shops and restaurants.100 MIddle St., (252) 63803585 newbern

SpringHill Suites - Opening January 15, 2009. 300 Hotel Drive. (252) 637-0017(hotel direct) 252-637-0052 (fax)  ewnsh

 

Other Services

Advanced Attraction Salon. 204-C Craven St. 252-638-6191

American Yacht Company, Inc. Private and Corporate Yacht Charters and Events Worldwide 416A Craven St, 9am to 5pm 252-672-8747 www.boatbvi.com ;www.luxuryachtvacation.com ; www.boatmiami.com tony@americanyacht.net 

 

BB&T - Branch Banking & Trust Co. Best banking in town since 1872. Five locations with six local ATM's. Main office 375 South Front St. Mon-Thur 9-5, Fri 9-6.

252-638-7100 www.bbt.com

Clear Water Marketing. The market experts on Inner Banks waterfront land. Office located at 240 Craven St., 252-633-2059

Coastal Marketing & Development Co. Developing unique waterfront communities with the boater in mind.  309 Middle St. Suite #9.  252-633-6091 or 800-566-5263 www.coastaldevelopment.com 

Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith Co.  New Bern's Leading Real Estate Firm 115 Middle Street Mon-Fri 8:30-5, Sat 9-2, Sun 1-3 252-638-350, 800-334-0792 www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com  newbern@coldwellbankerhomes.com

 

Doug Jones & Associates, P.A. - Personal injury attorneys. 301 S. Front St., Ste 1. Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30  252-637-1117  dougjones@dougjonesassoc.com

Gillespie & Murphy, P.A.  Legal services in bankruptcy and disability law since 1986. Offices in New Bern & Wilmington. 320 Middle St. www.lawyersforchrist.com

Harbor Yachts. Outstanding selection of brokerage yachts both power and sail. Most listings are in and around New Bern. 222 Craven St. 252-635-9800.  www.harboryachts.com    nb@harboryachts.com

Heart of the Home Kitchens. Kitchen and bath design firm. Remodeling specialist, full service company. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-2.      252-636-0469  mroberts_hothk@embarqmail.com

Legal Aid of North Carolina. Legal representation in civil cases. 213 Pollock St., Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00, Thurs 1-5.www.legalaidnc.org  idab@legalaidnc.org

New Bern Signs & Designs, 301 S.Front St., Unit H, Mon-Fri 9-5 Sat 9-12
252-259-2732 www.newbernsigns.com   larry@newbernsigns.com   

New Bern Tours & Convention Services. 333 Middle St., 252-637-7316. www.newberntours.com  ballard@newberntours.com

Prudential Clear Water Realty Real Estate 242 Craven St. Open 7 Days a Week 8:30-6pm 252.638.5063 www.prucwr.com crystalglass@mac.com

RE/MAX By The Water. Real estate firm specializing in residential, commercial, investment properties. 242 Middle Street. Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-5. 252-633-9300. www.GoBalloon.com   remaxbtw@suddenlinkmail.com 

 

Quixote Travels. Full service travel agency. 327 Middle St., Mon-Fri 9-5. 252-637-7233 www.qtravels.com  pbb_quixote@hotmail.com

S.C.O.R.E. Service Corp of Retired Executives. Free confidential, one on one counseling. 233 Middle St. Suite 206, P.O. Box 790. Mon and Fri. 9-12, Wed 1-4.

252-633-6688 www.scorenewbern.org

Sixth Street Website Design & E-Marketing, LLC Website Design & E-Marketing, 408 Metcalf St. 252.571.0796 Call or email for appointment. www.sixwebsites.com   Bradley@sixwebsites.com 

  

Stubbs & Perdue, PA., Attorneys At Law.  Proven trial lawyers and knowledgeable counselors for a wide range of legal issues. 310 Craven Street (252) 633-2700 www.stubbsperdue.com  law@stubbsperdue.com.

Trent River Realty, Historic, Pam Michel, Broker, ABR, GRI.  Concierge level service and exceptional attention to every detail of your real estate transaction.  333 Middle St, Mon-Fri 9-5. Sat 10-3 or by appointment.  800-845-1919. 252-635-1619. www.pammichel.com    pmichel@cconnect.net

ViaMark Advertising. Advertising and marketing specialist - radio, television, print, web. O'Marks Bldg, Suite 211,Middle St.  252-636-1888  viamarkadvertising.com mark@viamarkadvertising.com