Dear Readers,
We really appreciate your advice and feedback as you’re the reason we do what we do to promote the greater New Bern area.
As we celebrate our 10th year anniversary, we’re stepping into uncharted territory as we created a map of Downtown New Bern with the below points of interest for the upcoming magazine.
In the past, we relied on our dear friend, Rich Sheridan of the Crystal Coast Discovery Map. His map is still growing strong, but due to copyright restrictions, we are limited when it comes to publishing it as “an advertisement”.
We want to provide a map for that highlights our Downtown Advertisers, Historic Landmarks, and Points of Interest for everyone to explore!
Please know this is the first time I’ve ever used Adobe Illustrator. I’m not an artist or graphic designer. I’m sure there are things that I missed and that’s why I’m reaching out to you. I would love to hire a professional, but since the money generated by advertisers goes back into the costs of printing it, that’s not an option.
I’m reaching out to you to ask for your advice before the Magazine goes to print. I welcome any constructive criticism as my goal has always been to promote our great town and connect locals and visitors to the community we love.
Here’s the Legend for areas marked on the map.
Must visit Businesses (our Downtown Advertisers)
1 Baker’s Kitchen
2 Beer Army Burger Company
3 Birthplace of Pepsi Store
4 The Brown Pelican
5 Carolina Creations
6 The Four C’s
7 Hanna House Bed & Breakfast
8 Michaelé Rose Watson Art Studio
9 Law Offices of Oliver & Cheek
10 Poor Charlies Antiques & Flea Market
11 Mitchell Hardware
12 New Bern Web Design
13 Wit Clothier/Jillybird Boutique
Historic Buildings
14 Athens Theatre
15 Attmore-Oliver House (New Bern Historical Society)
16 Centenary United Methodist Church
17 Christ Episcopal Church
18 Craven County Courthouse
19 Federal Courthouse
20 First Baptist Church
21 Isaac Taylor House
22 New Bern Fireman’s Museum
23 North Carolina History Center
24 St Mary’s Free Will Baptist Church
25 Sudan Temple
26 Tabernacle Baptist Church
27 Tryon Palace
28 Tryon Palace Waystation
Points of Interest
29 City Hall
30 Craven County Clerk of Court
31 Craven County Register of 33 Deeds/Tax Office
32 The Cub House
33 Charles Tendell Studio/NewBernLive
34 New Bern Convention Center
35 New Bern Trolley pickup
36 New Bern Farmers Market
Outdoor fun
37 Bear Plaza
38 James Reed Lane
39 Union Point Park Gazebo
I’m making the finishing touches and my goal is to have it published online on Monday and send it to the printers.
If you have a business/non-profit that isn’t listed and want to be added, let me know as you can’t find a better deal by advertising with us! The Deadline for submissions is Sunday, June 30 for this edition.
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions via email or call 252-259-6853.
Sincerely,
Wendy Card