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

The Hideaway Suite**
4.0
(3)

This unit is uniquely laid out.. It offers 2 bedrooms.. each with a queen bed complete with linens. One has a glider rocker the other has loveseat. There is a 1/2 bath in the unit and just through an interior door is a 3/4 bath as well.. towels, etc...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Quiet studio

This studio is ideal for those looking for an upgrade from a traditional hotel. Located in a peaceful setting on the river, this unit has everything you need for a short or long stay. Coffee and all the essentials are supplied.

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Cozy, Cute, and Peaceful!

Your comfortable hideaway awaits in New Bern at this impressive home. With 3 bedrooms, this terrific property offers plenty of space for guests to relax and relax. The home is equipped with heating, WiFi, AC, and a washing machine, ensuring a ideal...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wyndham Fairfield Harbour | 1BR/1BA Quee...

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in appealing 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
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Time to relax and enjoy

Welcome to your ideal getaway in the striking town of New Bern, NC! Unwind and appreciate your stay in a gated golf community! This home features coastal amenities and modren décor, ideal space for family and friends to gather, relax and take...

  • 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

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...

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.

Havelock Tourist and Event Center

The Havelock Tourist & Event Center and Marine Corps Aviation Exhibit, located just off of US 70 and close to the Havelock Chamber of Commerce is a must-stop for travelers who are new to this region of the Inner Banks. Stocked with military...

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...

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, 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...