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New Bern, Edenton and Eastern NC Golf Courses
Around New Bern, Edenton and Eastern North Carolina...
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spacer.gif (818 bytes)Much of Eastern North Carolina is rural, the scattered towns deriving their character from their industries--agriculture, fishing, clothing manufacturing, boat building, cabinet making and, in the case of Camp Lejeune, producing U.S. Marines. Few visit the area on golf vacations, but there are quality courses nonetheless. The locale is quiet, and most courses are just enough off the beaten path to be appreciated by golfers who like to include a relaxing round with their vacations.

Bath is North Carolina's first town, founded in 1705, and the notorious pirate Blackbeard reportedly was one of its early residents. Today you can enjoy the historic district with the state's oldest church and three restored historic house museums from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The river town of New Bern is the second-oldest city in North Carolina, named by its Swiss settlers in 1710 after the Swiss capital, Bern. The black bear emblem emblazoned throughout the town also came from Bern. New Bern is at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers, which join to make the widest river in the country and influence most of the area's recreational pursuits. New Bern's downtown has been carefully restored to display a panoply of architecture along with antiques shops, restaurants, specialty shops and art galleries. One of the city's many claims to fame: New Bern is where Pepsi-Cola originated.

Don't plan on wild nightlife or fast-paced activities here: go to Myrtle Beach for those. Just come to New Bern for some peace and quiet, and to appreciate its history--along with watersports and golf.

Historic Edenton lies on Edenton Bay at the head of the Albemarle Sound, and it's home to a prestigious collection of 18th-century buildings. A guided tour of the historic district includes St. Paul's Church, Cupola House, Chowan County Courthouse National Historic Landmark, James Iredell House State Historic Site, Barker House and other outstanding examples of period architecture. Little has changed in this small town while centuries have crawled past; only the new golf courses, downtown shopping boutiques and modern conveniences will remind you of the date.

In fall of 1999, portions of eastern North Carolina suffered tremendous and devastating floods. The area is slowly recovering and many golf courses sustained damage. Thus it's particularly important to call ahead before playing the courses listed in this chapter. Check to see that all 18 holes (and greens) are open. And be patient: The people of this area went through hell and, literally, high water, and are working hard to put their lives back together.

For more information on Eastern North Carolina, pick up a copy of The Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Central Coast and New Bern or The Insiders' Guide to North Carolina's Outer Banks (both available online at www.insiders.com).

 

 
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