New Bern is a riverfront city near the North Carolina coast that has been around for more than 300 years. The Tryon Palace complex includes a replica of the state's 1st capitol, historic homes, gardens, and the North Carolina History Center. The birthplace of Pepsi is the drugstore where the drink was invented in the 1890s. Nearby, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum highlights the Great Fire of 1922. New Bern is just down the road from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. South, Croatan National Forest has estuaries and diverse wildlife. Enjoy New Bern’s quaint shops, boutiques, art galleries, theater, live music, and locally-owned restaurants that offer a variety of dining experiences.