Located in downtown historic New Bern, NC, The Aerie Bed & Breakfast offers lodging conveniently located within walking distance of the town’s many wonderful attractions and activities. New Bern is an ideal North Carolina vacation destination, perfect for exploring the Outer Banks area and this former Colonial capitol of the Carolinas.

Also within driving distance of The Aerie are the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, and Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune.

Regardless of whether you are visiting New Bern for business or leisure, you’ll find the accommodations at The Aerie to be inviting, comfortable and convenient. Contact us and begin making plans for your stay with us today.

THE DRAW BRIDGE AT EXIT 417 IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION UNTIL 2009. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS TO THE AERIE BED AND BREAKFAST

FROM RALEIGH, NC: From I-40, follow Highway 70 East to New Bern. Upon entering the city limits, take the Jacksonville (HWY17/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) exit. At the base of the ramp, turn left onto HWY 17 N/MLKing Blvd. Continue straight on HWY 17 following the Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens signage. (HWY 17 N/MLKing Blvd becomes Broad Street). Continue on Broad Street and turn to the right onto Metcalf Street. Go one block to the stoplight at the intersection of Pollock St. Turn left onto Pollock Street and continue 1/2 block to The Aerie at 509 Pollock Street.

FROM GREENVILLE, NC: Follow HWY 43 South through Vanceboro. Outside of Vanceboro, just past the Rest Area, HWY 43 S will turn to the right. Continue straight on HWY 43 South. After passing the Trademart Gas Station, HWY 43 South will merge onto Neuse Blvd. Continue straight on Neuse Blvd. At the stoplight, turn left onto Broad Street. Continue on Broad Street following the Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens signage and turn right onto Metcalf Street. Go one block to the stoplight at the intersection of Pollock St.. Turn left onto Pollock Street and continue 1/2 block to The Aerie at 509 Pollock Street.

FROM WILMINGTON, NC: Follow HWY 17 17 North to New Bern. Upon reaching New Bern city limits, continue to follow HWY 17 North (which is also Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd). Continue straight on HWY 17 N/MLKing Blvd, following the Tryon Palace Historic Site & Gardens signage. (HWY 17 N becomes Broad Street). Continue on Broad Street and turn right onto Metcalf Street. Go one block to the stoplight at the intersection of Pollock st. Turn left onto Pollock Street and continue 1/2 block to The Aerie at 509 Pollock Street.

FROM FAYETTEVILLE: Follow I-95 North to Smithfield, NC. From I-95 at Smithfield, take HWY 70 East to New Bern. Upon reaching the New Bern city limits, take Exit #414 (the Jacksonville (HWY 17 N/ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd exit.) At the base of the ramp, turn left onto HWY 17 N/MLKing Blvd. Continue straight on HWY 17 N following the Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens signage. (HWY 17 N becomes Broad Street). Continue on Broad Street and turn to the right onto Pollock Street. Go one block to the stoplight at the intersection of Pollock St. Turn left onto Pollock Street and continue1/2 block to The Aerie at 509 Pollock Street.

FROM NORTHERN STATES: Follow I-95 South to NC Hwy 64 at the Rocky Mount Exit. Take Hwy 64 East to NC Hwy 17 South (Williamston Exit). Continue South on Hwy 17 and then cross the 1.5 mile long bridge over the Neuse River at the edge of Historic New Bern. Follow the signs to Exit 416 (Do not take exit 417) Exit at #416 and at the end of the ramp turn right. Follow the signs to Broad Street and turn right. Orange construction signs will direct you to Downtown. Continue to Metcalf Street and turn right onto Pollock Street. Go one block to the stoplight at the intersection of Pollock St. . Turn left onto Pollock Street and continue 1/2 block to The Aerie at 509 Pollock Street.

Our lighted, off-street parking area is located directly behind The Aerie.