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

Walkable to Downtown!

Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 2 bedroom 1940's remodeled bungalow walkable to Tryon Palace and everything downtown New Bern has to offer! Two marked parking spots available onsite with complimentary overflow parking...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Fairfield Harbour resort with  WI-FI and...

The Windjammer Villas I units are attractively located surrounding Forest Lake, one of three man-made lakes on the resort. Sit back and savor the natural beauty, and watch the birds from the screened-porch or deck. These units are within a 5 min...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming New Bern Log Cabin - Pets Welco...

You don’t need to leave modern life behind to savor the natural beauty of North Carolina’s central coast. This darling 1-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental cabin in New Bern is equipped with a full kitchen, a Intelligent TV, and a bunk bed for the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Perfect Family Location -  Beautiful  Li...

Recently refreshed property! Entire home has been modernized for your stay. Peaceful, peaceful home located just steps from the Neuse River. Fishing pier, and kayak launch. Recreation center steps away as well. Indoor/outdoor pool, exercise...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming New Bern Home, Walk to Historic...

Feel the historic town of New Bern up close and personal when you stay in this 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental! Ideally located within walking distance of downtown, this beautiful home provides painless access to all your sightseeing bucket list...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Historic Downtown New Bern Retreat - Pet...

Historic Downtown New Bern Retreat — Walk to Riverwalk!Come stay in the heart of historic New Bern, where appeal and comfort meet. Our 1900 home is full of character and modern touches, just 3 blocks from the Riverwalk and mins. from downtown...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5

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.

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.

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.

Lou Mac Park

The Lou Mac Park, although easily one of Oriental's smallest parks, is also one of its prettiest and most inviting for water lovers of all varieties, locals and visitors alike. Located on the corner of Freemason St. and South Avenue, this park has...

Oriental Hisory Museum

The Oriental History Museum is one of Oriental's "newest" attractions, and since opening its storefront doors less than a decade ago, the museum has welcomed thousands of visitors in search of an inside-look of Oriental's celebrated maritime...

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