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

4bdrm/Gym/Arcade/Theater/Jacuzzi

Welcome to The Village Retreat, a roomy and comfortable home designed for families, groups, business travelers, and anyone looking to relax while exploring New Bern.The home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with plenty of room for everybody to...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Double Up in Downtown New Bern!

Welcome to our striking pair of homes, a unique and enchanting arrangement that offers the ideal setting for gatherings, celebrations, and memorable experiences with your appreciated ones. Our homes are located one mile from the heart of downtown...

  • New Bern
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Completely remodeled 3-bedroom house loc...

Savor a calming stay at this 3-bedroom home with tv's in every bedroom in James City {New Bern}. The striking home features two queen beds and one full bed, ideal for a restful nighttime. Guests can refresh in one of the two bathrooms, each equipped...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wyndham Fairfield Harbour - 2 Bedroom

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in beautiful New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wyndham Fairfield Harbour | 1BR/1BA Quee...

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in impressive New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
New Bern Retreat w/ Fire Pit ~ 1 Mi to D...

Feel the rich history and outdoor adventure that the town of New Bern has to offer with a stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, attractively refreshed 1940s vacation rental home! Boasting a fenced-in backyard, Intelligent TVs, and a well-appointed...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

Pamlico Highlights

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

Outer Banks Speedway

Visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed demons can...

Havelock, NC

While the small town of Havelock is often overshadowed by its Crystal Coast neighbors, the city is nonetheless a prime waterfront retreat for eastern North Carolina visitors who want to experience the real everyday life of the Inner Banks. Home to...

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...

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.

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...