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

Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, ...

Welcome to our cavernous 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath waterfront river getaway on Brices Creek—ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, or simply calming by the water. You'll adore the sizable acre lot in the outskirts of town with its own...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Walkable to Downtown!

Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 2 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...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
New Bern Home w/ Direct Access to Neuse ...

Appreciate a calming getaway at this appealing 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow in New Bern, North Carolina! Sitting along the banks of the Neuse River with over 2 acres of land, this vacation rental offers families and friends a place to really get away...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
301 on Hancock - One Bedroom Apartment, ...

301 on Hancock is the lower level of a duplex that was originally constructed in 1849. The property features all freshly refreshed amenities. Free: Wifi, Toiletries, and Coffee BarBedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Couch | Additional...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
2 Mi to Downtown: Pet-Friendly Home in N...

Quiet Location (End of Street) | Fenced-In Fire Pit Area | Massage Chair | Arcade ConsoleLocated in the striking city of New Bern, with simple access to eateries, museums, and outdoor recreation, this 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental home provides an...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Historic Downtown Clock Tower View Condo...

Historic Downtown New Bern two bedroom condo in the heart of our city. More than fifteen eateries/bars within one block. Specialty gift stores, turn of the century Hardware Store, Ladies and Men's clothing stores surround you. One block from the...

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

Pamlico Highlights

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.

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...

Creekside Park

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Kidsville at Seth West Parrot Park

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.

Birthplace of Pepsi

First time visitors should note not to ask for a Coke in the Inner Banks town of New Bern. The community has a proud history as the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola, and this claim to fame is celebrated at a number of locales around downtown, including the...

Roanoke River Lighthouse

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...