Within Craven County, North Carolina is the city of New Bern.New Bern, NC is the second oldest city in North Carolina. It isnamed after the capital of Switzerland and was originally a Swisssettlement. In the American Civil War the site of the Battle of NewBern took place within this city, and the town was captured andoccupied by Union Forces.New Bern, NC has beautiful scenery, especially within MCASCherry Point and the 157,000 acre Croatan National Forest. Thisbeautiful piece of land is renowned for its trails and recreationopportunities.Also found within New Bern, NC is the birthplace of the PepsiCompany. Tourists are able to relax and enjoy a Pepsi and purchasesouvenirs within the pharmacy where it was created by CalebBradham.New Bern Tours are also available by trolley rides and threece