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

WATER FRONT! Marina <br>Family friendly,...

Our home is waterfront with beautiful vistas of the marina and sailboats. It's in a resort community and really offers something for everybody! A super location for families, couples - everybody! All our guests will receive special pricing at one of...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lakefront Condo with Indoor Pool, Hot Tu...

Summary:Feel a amazing family vacation in this handsome 2-bedroom condo located in New Bern, NC. Appreciate resort amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, and a hot tub. The condo features a completely equipped kitchen, a hottub tub, and...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming 2-bedroom townhome in delightfu...

Home away from home. Escape to this townhome in impressive New Bern. This awe-inspiring rental features 2 bedrooms with a queen and full bed, 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer, and essential amenities like AC, heating, WiFi, and a washing machine and...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Work, Relax, Explore! 3 Bdrm House with ...

Your New Bern adventure begins at this enchanting 3-bedroom home. Each bedroom features three comfortable queen beds, ensuring a ideal nighttime's sleep for all guests. With 2 bathrooms equipped with modern amenities like a bidet and hair dryer...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
3 Bedroom Home with King Bed, Fenced Yar...

Just 2 miles from Copper Ridge Wedding Venue, this comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the ideal blend of privacy, entertainment, and convenience. Located in a peaceful neighborhood, it’s an ideal stay for families, wedding guests, and those...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Spotless, comfortable and safe. Great lo...

This home is a little jewel with a handsome fenced in back yard which you and your furry friends will appreciate. Cozy Scamozzi also features a kitchen outfitted by a professional chef. Ideal for an opportunity to meet with family, to attend a...

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

Pamlico Highlights

Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...

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.

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...

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...

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,'...

North Carolina History Center

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.