Your Guide to 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.
Find your perfect Pamlico
Escape to the waterfront community of Fairfield Harbour in New Bern! This thoughtfully designed 3BR townhouse offers splendid marina vistas from every floor. Savor complimentary access to Wyndham’s resort-style amenities, including the pool and...
Feel the southern appeal of New Bern, North Carolina, with a stay at this gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2-bath home! This vacation rental is located near the Neuse River, accepting you to indulge in water activities with ease. In the morning, prepare a cup of...
Escape to this relaxing 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...
Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 3 bedroom 1940's refreshed bungalow walkable to Tryon Palace and everything downtown New Bern has to offer! Two marked parking spots available onsite with complimentary overflow parking...
Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 3 bedroom 1940's refreshed bungalow walkable to Tryon Palace and everything downtown New Bern has to offer! Two marked parking spots available onsite with complimentary overflow parking...
Transport yourself back in time when you stay at this completely restored Victorian-era North Carolina vacation rental. Constructed in 1880, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom New Bern apartment is the ideal hideaway for those looking to experience a piece...
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...
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.
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...
Edenton visitors who haven't explored this northern corner of the Inner Banks in a few years may be surprised to find a new, stunning structure perched above the open sound-facing waters of Edenton Harbor. This remarkable site is the Roanoke River...
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.
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...
