Your Guide to Pamlico, NC

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Pamlico, NC

The Pamlico region of North Carolina is a peaceful coastal area known for its wide riverfront views, maritime history, and connection to the state's inland sounds and estuaries.

Centered around the Pamlico Sound - the largest lagoon along the U.S. East Coast - this region includes charming towns like Washington, Bath, Oriental, and Belhaven. Visitors will find scenic waterfronts, historic districts, and an abundance of outdoor recreation, including boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. With its quiet creeks, wide open water, and slower pace of life, the Pamlico region offers a relaxing escape into North Carolina's coastal heartland.

Lodging options in the Pamlico region include cozy inns, waterfront cottages, and vacation rental homes. The area is ideal for travelers looking to explore hidden gems, enjoy water-based activities, and experience authentic small-town charm. Whether you're sailing along the sound, visiting North Carolina's oldest town, or simply watching the sunset from a dock, the Pamlico region offers a quiet and scenic getaway off the beaten path.

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Featured Vacation Rentals

3-Bedroom Home with King Bed, Smart TVs ...

Unwind with the whole family in this comfortable, refreshed home in a modest, peaceful neighborhood. Prepare home-cooked meals in the completely equipped kitchen, and let the dog out to play in the private, fenced-in backyard. Appreciate your...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Love Nest on the Neuse in the heart of h...

Escape to this relaxing studio in photogenic New Bern. This comfortable getaway offers a peaceful ambiance for guests to relax and relax. With essential amenities, King size memory foam bed, WiFi, mini frig, microwave , Keurig and hair dryer. Your...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Beautiful New Bern Studio Cabin w/ Fire ...

It’s time to plan your escape to one of North Carolina’s oldest towns. Whether you’re planning to discover the historical sites of New Bern or get out on the waters of the Neuse River, this vacation rental studio is the ideal place to return...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Historic District: Downtown New Bern

Step back in time with a stay at the Historic Hartsfield House, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom historic home in downtown New Bern. This appealing abode offers a unique blend of historic ambiance, modern convenience, and quirky decor. The home's layout...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour- 2 B...

*** Sanitation/Cleaning Update ***Wyndham resorts have always met the highest standards of cleanliness, and now we are exceeding those standards with enhanced cleaning protocols and disinfecting measures, including the use of hospital-grade...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Coastal Retreat w/ Balcony, Bikes & Pool...

Welcome to your calming coastal getaway in New Bern. This thoughtfully designed townhouse features 3 inviting bedrooms, including two comfortable queen beds and a cozy couch bed, along with 3 full bathrooms for added convenience.Unwind in the roomy...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Pamlico Highlights

Bath, NC

The small community of Bath hasn't changed that much since it was officially established in 1705, and locals and long-time visitors wouldn't have it any other way. The small town, barely over a square mile in area, hugs the waterfront of the Pamlico...

Bath, NC History

European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690's led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away--at Ocracoke Inlet.

Jarvis Mansion

The Jarvis Mansion is a small and hard-to-find bed and breakfast located along a quiet portion of New Bern's main Pollock Street, just a block or so away from the scenic waterfront. The historic two-story white home, built around the turn of the...

Glenburnie Park

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Belhaven, NC History

Originally named Jack's Neck, Belhaven was once a bustling industrial town with a half-dozen lumber companies and a branch of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

Belhaven, NC

The little town of Belhaven may be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it town, but Eastern North Carolina visitors who decide to take the long way home along US Highway 264 will be rewarded with a visit to a picturesque waterfront town that is filled with...