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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Featured Vacation Rentals

The Sandpiper

Come relax at one of the most special condos in New Bern. This 2 BR/ 2 BA unit has balconies facing the marina that are prime for calming. The side balcony that faces the fishing pier and kayak launch is a great spot to appreciate morning...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Quaint & Quirky- 5 Minutes to Downtown

Get ready to relax in this Private 1-bedroom suite in New Bern. Guests can appreciate this comfortable space with amenities like complimentary WIFI, Mini-Fridge, Microwave, & Free Laundry. In The Heart of the City. Great Location- just mins. to...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Cozy, Cute, and Peaceful!

Your comfortable hideaway awaits in New Bern at this impressive home. With 3 bedrooms, this terrific property offers plenty of space for guests to relax and relax. The home is equipped with heating, WiFi, AC, and a washing machine, ensuring a ideal...

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

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
Serene 1 Bedroom Getaway - Golf, Lake, S...

Fairfield Harbour is located along the Neuse River in historic New Bern, founded in 1710. This area offers diverse amenities, including sports, river cruises, and live entertainment, as well as nearly 300 years of historical treasures. The Wyndham...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Waterwood Townhouses, New Bern, North Ca...

*** Sanitation/Cleaning Update ***Bluegreen Resorts take great pride in meeting industry standards of cleanliness and safety in our resorts. They take great pride in meeting industry standards of cleanliness and safety at our resorts and continue to...

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

Pamlico Highlights

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,'...

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.

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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.

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.

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...