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

Charming Cozy Cottage Near Downtown New ...

Super comfortable 2BR/2.5BA 40s-era bungalow, cavernous & elegantly refreshed/modernized, in a peaceful, beautiful area bordering 2 historic neighborhoods. Each bedroom has 1 queen bed. Just a 5 min drive to vibrant, historic downtown New...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Waterfront Condo near Tryon Palace | Sle...

Escape to this calming 1-bedroom condo, ideal for couples or families seeking a calming hideaway. Located along the Neuse River, the unit features two queen beds, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and a private balcony or patio. Guests will savor...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Wyndham Fairfield Harbour | 2BR/2BA Quee...

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
Fairfield Harbor New Bern

Fairfield Harbour is located in the suburbs of New Bern, and a fifteen min. drive from downtown. You are entering a gated community with amenities such as a golf course, marina, boat ramp, kayaks and tennis courts. Security roams the area, making it...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Clean Comfortable Corner Home in Colonia...

Ideal location for family and friends during a visit to New Bern. Entirely furnished with all necessary amenities. Less than 2.5 miles to historic downtown and conveniently located near eateries, shopping and medical facilities. Our property is...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming, warm & tranquil historic downt...

1880 historic home, completely modernized in historic downtown adjacent to Tryon Palace gardens/stores/cafe. Home is all about comfort, southern appeal, modern amenities & has 4 gas fireplaces (living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms) a loft sleeps 3...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7

Pamlico Highlights

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...

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...

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...

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.

Jarvis Mansion

The Jarvis Mansion is a small and hard-to-find bed and breakfast located along a quiet portion of New Bern's main Pollock Street, just a block or so away from the scenic waterfront. The historic two-story white home, built around the turn of the...