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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5 bedroom 2-story home with a full kitchen on each floor. Sits on the brim of downtown surrounded by breweries. This property is a 7-10 min. walk to downtown. On the way you'll see some of the best breweries New Bern has to offer. Or stay home and...
Located in the heart of downtown historic New Bern, this appealing apartment has 2 bedrooms 2 full baths. With one king, one queen, a pull out couch and blow up bed, there’s plenty of space for everybody. The space is dog friendly, so the whole...
Savor a chic experience at this centrally-located home. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar! Prepare a meal for the entire family in the completely equipped kitchen or cuddle up in the modren yet comfortable living room...
Escape to this three bedroom, three bathroom townhome in Fairfield Harbour, New Bern, with pretty marina vistas from your porch. Ideal for families, appreciate cavernous comfort and watch boats glide by. For a modest fee, access indoor/outdoor...
Savor a calming getaway at this striking 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow in New Bern, North Carolina! Sitting along the banks of the Neuse River with over 2 acres of land, this vacation rental offers families and friends a place to really get away from...
Cruise into your next adventure at this New Bern vacation rental! With vistas of the Neuse River from the open-concept living room and the wraparound deck, this 2-bed + loft, 2-bath home feels roomy and airy. The home's location just 6 miles from...
First time visitors should note not to ask for a Coke in the Inner Banks town of New Bern. The community has a proud history as the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola, and this claim to fame is celebrated at a number of locales around downtown, including the...
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...
The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream destination. With easy access to all three of these rivers, in...
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,'...
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.
Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...