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

2 Mi to Downtown: Pet-Friendly Home in N...

Quiet Location (End of Street) | Fenced-In Fire Pit Area | Massage Chair | Arcade ConsoleLocated in the beautiful city of New Bern, with simple access to eateries, museums, and outdoor recreation, this 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental home provides an...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
New Bern Vacation Rental on Farm w/ Fire...

Feel the best of coastal North Carolina when you book this impressive farmhouse! Exuding Southern hospitality and an modren feel, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the modest-town getaway you've been craving. When you're not...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Breathe Inn - Neuse River Retreat

Breathe Inn is a calming getaway located along the Neuse River, just across from New Bern. Within mins. by car, you can be in New Bern to take in the Pepsi Museum or Tryon Palace, shop at the many stores, or eat dinner.Travel a little further to...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Sanderling Tiny Cabin Water Access/P...

Only six mins. to historic downtown New Bern. The Sanderling is a tiny cabin ideal for a couple or a family of 3 or 4. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TINY CABIN WITH SLEEPING LOFTS. YOU MUST CLIMB A LADDER TO GET IN THE LOFTS. One Queen bed loft, one twin...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
New Bern Lakeside Getaway-Modern 2BR Apa...

Summary:Indulge in a calming vacation at this inviting 2-bedroom apartment in New Bern, North Carolina. This apartment, located within a resort, offers access to a range of amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, and a hot tub...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Downtown Blue Manor 1

Downtown Blue Manor is a striking, historic home, tucked away on a relaxing street in the heart of downtown just steps away from New Bern’s rich history, vibrant dining, nightlife, and stores! As one of the few full-sized homes really located in...

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

Pamlico Highlights

North Carolina History Center

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.

Oriental, NC

Many locals attest that Oriental is a "contagious destination," where vehicular travelers via the two lane US 55, or maritime travelers along the Neuse River or Pamlico Sound, tend to stop by for a night or two, and end up sticking around for an...

Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...

Roanoke River Lighthouse

Edenton visitors who haven't explored this northern corner of the Inner Banks in a few years may be surprised to find a new, stunning structure perched above the open sound-facing waters of Edenton Harbor. This remarkable site is the Roanoke River...

Oriental History

What we now know as Oriental was first settled about 1870 by Louis B. Midyette. He took shelter in the area's natural harbor on the Neuse River and the mouth of Smith Creek when he was blown off course on his way to New Bern.

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,'...