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

Treasure Cove Retreat - Charming waterfr...

Treasure Cove Retreat is located in one of the most spectacular areas of Fairfield Harbour in New Bern, North Carolina. This short-term rental property is a 1,046-square-foot, one-bedroom, two-bath waterfront unit with a roomy balcony facing the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Enjoy the comforts of home while you're ...

The handsome Hunter's Ridge neighborhood is mins. from the EWN airport. Savor a peaceful stay and impressive sunsets from the screened-in patio in the back yard. A short 15 min. drive to any of the three BSH campuses in New Bern.

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
3BR/3BA Updated Townhome on the Marina ...
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Savor beautiful sunsets and watch the sailboats come and go to the Neuse from one of the three balconies in this refreshed 3BR/3BA townhome. This peaceful community on the marina is filled with walking trails and lakes so you can experience...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  Waterfront 3 bedroom dog-friendly cott...

Visit “Roost on the Neuse”, a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom dog-friendly bungalow located on 2 acres on the Neuse River with a million dollar view. What makes this property unique is the location. It is only 8 miles from downtown New Bern and 30 miles...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Riverwalk to Downtown New Bern

Discover this century old 3-bedroom gem in New Bern. This home features 1 king bed, 1 couch bed, and 2 queen beds, ideal for a relaxing hideaway. With a jetted bathtub and shower in the 2 bathrooms, guests can relax and relax. The living room offers...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour- 2 B...

*** Sanitation/Cleaning Update ***Wyndham resorts have always met the highest standards of cleanliness, and now we are exceeding those standards with enhanced cleaning protocols and disinfecting measures, including the use of hospital-grade...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Pamlico Highlights

New Bern Firemans Museum

The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...

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.

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...

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...

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, 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...