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New Bern: The Birthplace of Pepsi Cola, Northeast Jacksonville [Croatan National Forest]

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New Bern

New Bern is the birthplace of Pepsi Cola, located in Craven County in eastern North Carolina.

New Bern is located about 37miles (60km) northeast of Jacksonville, about 40 minutes by car.

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History of Pepsi Cola

These videos show the history of Pepsi Cola.

The inventor of Pepsi Cola was Caleb Bradham from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).

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5 Recommended Attractions in New Bern

Here are 5 recommended attractions in New Bern.

Birthplace of Pepsi Cola

Birthplace of Pepsi Cola is a store where you can learn about the history of Pepsi Cola, its inventors, and when it was founded.

If you like Pepsi Cola, this is the place for you!

Click the following to watch videos introducing Birthplace of Pepsi Cola.

Tryon Palace

Tryon Palace is a popular historical site and museum.

You can explore the palace, main house, formal gardens, and various outbuildings.

Inside the palace, you can learn about colonial life and history in North Carolina through period furnishings, artwork, and decorative arts.

The grounds also house North Carolina History Center, which offers additional exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs.

Pepsi Portal to History and Pepsi Family Center is also particularly recommended!

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New Bern Fireman's Museum

New Bern Fireman's Museum is a museum that exhibits the history of firefighters and New Bern Fire Department.

You can experience the history of firefighting through exhibits such as fireman's tools, equipment, uniforms, and photographs.

There is also a display of firefighting vehicles in the museum.

Click the following for introductory videos of New Bern Fireman's Museum.

New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park

New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park is the former battlefield of Civil War Battle of New Bern on March 14, 1862.

A large concrete battlefield map, 36 interpretive panels, a free audio tour app, and a self-guided tour brochure provide a comprehensive overview of the battlefield.

Click the following for introductory videos of New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park.

Croatan National Forest

Croatan National Forest is the only true coastal forest national forest in eastern North Carolina.

There are pine forests, saltwater estuaries, marshes, and raised wetlands called pocosins.

From deer, black bear, and turkey to waders, osprey, and alligators, all of these waters provide a variety of recreation and wildlife diversity.

Canoeing and fishing are popular in the blackwater streams and saltwater marshes.

Croatan National Forest is also home to the carnivorous Venus flytrap, sander, and pitcher plant.

Croatan National Forest is located in Havelock, not New Bern.

Click the following to watch videos introducing Croatan National Forest.

Summary

We introduced New Bern, the birthplace of Pepsi Cola, northeast of Jacksonville.

New Bern is the place to be for Pepsi Cola lovers!

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