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

Sand Castle Village Townhome-3BR, Pool, ...

Summary:Feel a calming stay in this family-friendly 3-bedroom townhouse, offering the amenities of home. Savor the convenience of a full kitchen, complete with a coffee maker and blender. Benefit from resort amenities including indoor and outdoor...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Secluded Riverfront Estate with 180 Degr...

Located in New Bern, this beautiful home is a marvelous getaway for families or groups. With four bedrooms featuring a king bed, two queen beds, and a twin bed, guests find plenty of space to relax. Three bathrooms with showers add convenience and...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Private 3BR Historic Farmhouse near down...

Come stay at our historic New Bern farmhouse, constructed in 1870, on our family farm. The home is only five miles from Tryon Palace and at the end of a tree-lined drive. The farmhouse has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a full kitchen, an office...

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

Located in Private waterfront community on the Neuse River, this spectacular ranch style, 2000 sf, four bed/2 bath, completely refreshed and refreshed home with open concept. Main living area features a double sided gas fireplace, 12' floor to...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Pups welcome!! 1 BR with large fenced ya...

⸻Located in historic Downtown New Bern, this beautiful one-bedroom bungalow is the ideal spot for a calming stay. The comfortable bedroom has a cozy king bed to help you relax after a day of exploring. Savor all the amenities of home with AC...

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

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
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Pamlico Highlights

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...

New Bern Civic Theater

Visitors who want to take in a fantastically performed local show while admiring one of New Bern's many historical gems should make a date to attend a production staged by the New Bern Civic Theatre. With a role of a lifetime as one of Craven...

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...

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...

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,'...

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.