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

Wyndham Fairfield Harbour | 2BR/2BA Quee...

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in striking 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
Neuse River Retreat

Welcome to our gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom riverfront home, ideal for a calming hideaway or a fun-filled vacation. Located along the beautiful Neuse River and surrounded by lush, wooded scenery, this cavernous 3,100 sq ft property offers the...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
2BR Townhouse w/ Whirlpool in New Bern

Discover your ideal family escape at this cavernous 2BR + Loft townhouse in Sandcastle Village II, New Bern. With a full kitchen, whirlpool tub, washer/dryer, and serene riverside setting, this getaway caters ideally to families or friends...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Marina Vista Studio II

Come and savor nature at my handsome newly modernized studio at Fairfield Harbour, located just 20 mins from New Bern, NC and the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. This studio is comfortable, immaculate, and ready for your stay with everything you need to...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in enchanti...

New Bern is waiting for you at this 1-bedroom apartment. This incredible space features a comfortable living room with a full bed, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. Guests can savor the calming ambiance of the queen bed in the bedroom...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Amazing 3 BR Home | 5 mins to DT | Pet F...

Located in the heart of New Bern's beautiful neighborhood, this striking freshly constructed 3-bedroom home offers a ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and style for all travelers.5 mins. drive to downtown New Bern40 mins. to Morehead City7 mins...

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

Pamlico Highlights

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.

Oriental, NC

Many locals attest that Oriental is a "contagious destination," where vehicular travelers via the two lane US 55, or maritime travelers along the Neuse River or Pamlico Sound, tend to stop by for a night or two, and end up sticking around for an...

Carolina Creations

The Carolina Creations gallery is a downtown New Bern legend, and an instrumental contribution to the town's thriving art scene. Founded in 1989 by owners and artists Janet & Michael Francoeur, the gallery features their personalized...

Belhaven Memorial Museum

The Belhaven Memorial Museum clearly holds the title as one of the most distinctive and unique museums in Eastern North Carolina, with a collection that includes historical artifacts, scientific oddities, and everything in between.

Bath, NC

The small community of Bath hasn't changed that much since it was officially established in 1705, and locals and long-time visitors wouldn't have it any other way. The small town, barely over a square mile in area, hugs the waterfront of the Pamlico...

Asa Biggs House

The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...