Lately more people are starting to call North Carolina the greatest spot to retire, particularly New Bern. Florida has usually been a mainstream retirement state, though climbing house taxes and many areas being over crowded, New Bern, Nc is starting to move forward. Many retired people who move South from the North part with the United States are looking to move far from the extreme cold climate that they have known almost all their life. New Bern, NC is the harmony between the two. With an extremely quick, mild winter season (around 50F), you can still receive a taste of home without all the hassle and irritation.