Tryon Palace
A reconstructed British colonial governor’s palace and gardens in New Bern, the first capital of the North Carolina colony. It makes an excellent day trip.
Tryon Palace was the residence of British colonial governor William Tryon in 1770. The original building burned down, and it was rebuilt in the 1950s from original plans. The Georgian-style palace is furnished with 18th-century furniture, and it is surrounded by symmetrical French gardens and an interactive history centre. Old New Bern is also the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. A combined palace and garden ticket costs about $20. The palace is about 60 kilometers from Emerald Isle.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 9:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Croatan National Forest
- Swansboro
- Emerald Isle Beach
- Hammocks Beach State Park (Bear Island)
- Bogue Inlet Pier
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
- Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort