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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Vacation Rental

Featured Vacation Rentals

Waterfront Condo near Tryon Palace | Sle...

Escape to this calming 1-bedroom condo, ideal for couples or families seeking a calming hideaway. Located along the Neuse River, the unit features two queen beds, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and a private balcony or patio. Guests will savor...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Charming New Bern Cottage w/ Grill & Fir...
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Book this vacation rental in New Bern, NC, for a relaxing escape! Located near local attractions and outdoor activities, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow makes an ideal home base for whatever brings you to the area. Venture out and you can...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
2br Deluxe Condo Family Fun Right on the...

Summary:New Bern, a gorgeous city founded in 1710, is home to Fairfield Harbour, a community located on the banks of the Neuse River. Fairfield Harbour offers an array of amenities, including land and water sports, river cruises, live entertainment...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Harbourside Hideout

Welcome to our striking studio condo, your ideal getaway for a comfortable and convenient stay! Located in a prime location, this modest yet modren space offers everything you need for a enchanting hideaway.As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Cozy Bungalow by the Neuse River-\
5.0
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Located ideally along the Neuse river and only mins. from downtown New Bern, this warm and inviting sanctuary offers the ideal escape. Freshly modernized from top to bottom with 3 full bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, Laundry, living room and an...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
2BR Townhouse w/ Whirlpool in New Bern

Discover your ideal family escape at this cavernous 2BR + Loft townhouse in Sandcastle Village II, New Bern. With a full kitchen, whirlpool tub, washer/dryer, and serene riverside setting, this getaway caters ideally to families or friends. Savor...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Pamlico Highlights

New Bern Battlefield Park

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.

Washington, NC History

Explored in the late 1500s it was finally settled in 1690. James Bonner started the town on his own farm in the 1770s. After serving in the Continental Army, Bonner returned home and in 1776 renamed his town, originally called ''Forks of the Tar,'...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Kidsville at Seth West Parrot Park

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.

New Bern Civic Theater

Visitors who want to take in a fantastically performed local show while admiring one of New Bern's many historical gems should make a date to attend a production staged by the New Bern Civic Theatre. With a role of a lifetime as one of Craven...

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...