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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1br Deluxe Condo Outdoor Gold & River Fu...

Summary:New Bern, a striking city founded in 1710, is home to Fairfield Harbour, a community located on the banks of the Neuse River. Fairfield Harbour offers an array of amenities, including land and water sports, river cruises, live entertainment...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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
2-Bedroom Loft near Downtown New Bern

Escape to a calming getaway at Waterwood Townhouses in New Bern. This beautiful loft accommodates up to 8 guests and features a comfortable living room, a full kitchen, a fireplace, and a washer & dryer. Elevated on stilts with a private entrance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 newly refreshed amenities. Free: Wifi, Toiletries, and Coffee BarBedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Couch | Additional Sleeping...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Historic New Bern Charm with Unique Them...

This is a Historic Motel and All Rooms are Private. This listing is for a standard room, queen bed, modest refrigerator, microwave, tv/dvd, coffeemaker. Options for Upgrade to Oversized suites with full kitchens or 2BR 1 Bath cottages. with Living...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Charming 3-bedroom house with AC, WiFi, ...

Consider this home your home away from home while you visit New Bern. This handsome property features 3 bedrooms, a comfortable living room with a couch bed, grandiose room with TV & wood burning fireplace and all the essential amenities like a...

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

Pamlico Highlights

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...

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...

Oriental Hisory Museum

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...

Outer Banks Speedway

Visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed demons can...

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,'...

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